Mining Study Manager - Front-End Feasibility Lead

Worley; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley is seeking an experienced Study Manager to lead front-end mining studies, guiding multidisciplinary teams through OOM to feasibility stages. You will manage scope, budget, schedule, and quality while building strong partnerships with customers, technology providers and regulators.

You will drive study delivery, risk management, and continuous improvement across MMM, shaping projects that matter to communities and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mining, Metallurgy or related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in the Mining, Minerals and Metals industry.
• 8+ years of Engineering Services Project (ESP) experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading front end studies, advisory services, concept studies, prefeasibility studies (PFS) and feasibility studies (FS).
• Knowledge of NI 43-101 and SK-1300 reporting requirements.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary study teams and manage complex project delivery challenges.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate options and support decision-making.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead mining studies from order-of-magnitude (OOM), conceptual and prefeasibility through feasibility stages.
• Manage study scope, budget, schedule and quality to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Build strong partnerships with customers, technology providers, regulators and project stakeholders.
• Guide multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality study outcomes and recommendations.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of study management processes across the MMM sector.
• Review study deliverables and provide technical leadership to maintain quality and consistency.
• Contribute to MMM strategy and identify opportunities to strengthen our study delivery capabilities.
• Support business development activities, including proposal development and strategic pursuits.
• Develop innovative solutions that help customers address technical, operational and commercial challenges.
• Apply industry knowledge and sound judgment to manage project risks and support informed decision-making.
• Ensure studies comply with applicable safety, environmental and regulatory requirements.
• Mentor and develop engineering teams by sharing knowledge, coaching future leaders and fostering continuous improvement.
• Champion innovation through the application of new technologies, digital tools and improved ways of working.
• Support the successful transition of projects from study phases into execution.
• Promote a culture where safety, collaboration and excellence are at the center of everything we do.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mining, Metallurgy or related discipline

Job description

Worley is seeking an experienced Study Manager to lead front-end mining studies, guiding multidisciplinary teams through OOM to feasibility stages. You will manage scope, budget, schedule, and quality while building strong partnerships with customers, technology providers and regulators.

You will drive study delivery, risk management, and continuous improvement across MMM, shaping projects that matter to communities and stakeholders.