Global Critical Minerals Mining Lead

Planate Management Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401K plan

Health Savings Account

Life/AD&D Insurance

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Wellness Offering

Training and Development

License/Certification support

Recognition and Rewards program

Travel Insurance

Job summary

Planate Management Group (PMG) seeks a Senior Mining Subject Matter Expert to support the USTDA Global Critical Minerals Project Scoping Services. You will provide strategic technical oversight, quality assurance and international mining expertise.

This full‑time role focuses on leadership, rigorous analysis, and compliance with international standards, with travel and global collaboration across regions. If awarded, the contract is approximately two years.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, with international project experience preferred.
• Strong reporting and communication skills.
• Experience in critical minerals, mining infrastructure, Africa, Latin America, or Indo-Pacific assignments preferred.
• This position is subject to contract-specific eligibility requirements; U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and analysis.
• Support project scoping, assessments and reporting.
• Contribute to stakeholder consultations and presentations.
• Ensure compliance with international standards and best practices.
• Support proposal and project delivery activities.

Skills

Reporting skills

Communication skills

International project experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

Planate Management Group (PMG) seeks a Senior Mining Subject Matter Expert to support the USTDA Global Critical Minerals Project Scoping Services. You will provide strategic technical oversight, quality assurance and international mining expertise.

This full‑time role focuses on leadership, rigorous analysis, and compliance with international standards, with travel and global collaboration across regions. If awarded, the contract is approximately two years.