Project Engineer (Heap Leach)

SSR Mining Inc.; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SSR Mining Inc. seeks a Project Engineer to lead studies advancing opportunities from scoping through pre-feasibility and feasibility, coordinating multidisciplinary engineering activities across mining, processing, infrastructure, and capital projects.

Reporting to the Study Director, you will manage technical consultants, interact with Exploration, Operations, Environment, Permitting and Finance teams, and help prepare study reports, investment memoranda and executive presentations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a engineering discipline as specified.
• Minimum eight years of engineering and project development experience in mining or related fields.
• Experience supporting studies through IA, Concept, Pre-feasibility and Feasibility stages.
• Strong understanding of project management and stage-gate processes.
• Experience with exploration, mine planning, processing, and infrastructure concepts.
• Experience working with professional services consultants is a plus.
• Heap Leach Facility engineering or design experience is advantageous.
• Previous project experience in Nevada is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple cross-functional studies from IA to Feasibility Study stages.
• Develop scopes and manage consultant engagements within budget and quality targets.
• Coordinate internal/external resources for Concept, IA, Pre-feasibility and Feasibility studies.
• Document and present study results and status updates to stakeholders.
• Support site teams with economic filters and execution strategies.
• Develop study schedules, budgets, and resource plans; monitor progress and risks.
• Assist in CAPEX/OPEX estimates and related assumptions.
• Lead technical trade-off studies and prepare investment materials.
• Collaborate with Environmental, Permitting, and Community Relations teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Technical writing

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mine/Mechanical/Civil/Metallurgy/Chemical Engineering or related field

Job description

Who Are We?

SSR Mining Inc. is an intermediate gold company with four producing assets located in the USA, Canada, and Argentina, combined with a global pipeline of high-quality development and exploration assets in the USA, Turkey, and Canada.

Who Are We?

SSR Mining Inc. is an intermediate gold company with four producing assets located in the USA, Canada, and Argentina, combined with a global pipeline of high-quality development and exploration assets in the USA, Turkey, and Canada. SSR’s commitment to safety, collaboration, and excellence allows us to continue building upon our already strong foundation. With an industry-leading pipeline of projects, strong financial positioning, and talented employees, we look forward to our bright future!

Job Description

The Project Engineer will lead studies support the development and execution of studies required to advance opportunities through the Growth and Innovation Group's Project Pipeline. Reporting to the Study Director, the Project Engineer will coordinate and manage technical workstreams associated with mining, processing, infrastructure, and capital project studies from scoping through pre-feasibility and feasibility stages and prepare for execution. The Project Engineer will be responsible for coordinating multidisciplinary engineering activities, managing technical consultants, and ensuring study deliverables are completed in accordance with Company standards, schedules, budgets, and quality expectations. The role will work closely with Exploration, Technical Services, Operations, Projects, Environment, Permitting, and Finance teams to support study development and investment decision-making. This position will assist in evaluating technical alternatives, project risks, execution strategies, and capital and operating cost assumptions. The Project Engineer will help develop study reports (such as PFS and FS reports), technical presentations, economic evaluations, and business cases required to advance projects through the Company's investment pipeline.

The Day-to-Day

• Lead multiple and concurrent cross-functional studies from Initial Assessment (IA) through to the start of Feasibility Study stage following SSR’s Investment standards
• Develop scopes, and manage the engagement of specialist consultant organizations and ensure their delivery is timely, to budget and of appropriate quality
• Source and manage internal and external cross-functional technical resources to support the completion of Concept, IA, Pre-feasibility and Feasibility Studies.
• Document and present the results of Concept, IA, Pre-feasibility and Feasibility Studies.
• Work with site teams to develop study scope and execution, as well as site and project specific economic filters for exploration targets.
• Analyze site business plans and support the strategic business planning process.
• Develop and maintain study schedules, work plans, budgets, and resource plans.
• Monitor study progress and identify risks, constraints, and opportunities.
• Review technical deliverables for quality, completeness, and consistency with study objectives.
• Assist in the preparation of project execution strategies and development plans.
• Support development of CAPEX and OPEX estimates and associated assumptions.
• Lead technical trade-off studies and option evaluations.
• Contribute to the development of technical reports, investment memoranda, and executive presentations.
• Coordinate with Environmental, Permitting, and Community Relations teams regarding project requirements.
• Promote safe, sustainable, and responsible project development practices.
• Works independently on complex assignments requiring sound engineering judgment.
• Regularly interacts with internal and external stakeholders to achieve study objectives.
• Provide guidance to technical team and mentorship to junior staff.
• Supports budget development and cost tracking activities for assigned studies.

Is This You?

• Bachelor's degree in Mine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of engineering and project development experience in mining, minerals processing, or heavy industrial projects.
• Experience supporting studies through Initial Assessment, Concept, Pre-feasibility and Feasibility stages.
• Demonstrated understanding of project management principles and stage-gate project development processes.
• Working knowledge of exploration, mine planning, mineral processing, infrastructure development, and project execution strategies.
• Study experience working with professional services consultants is an advantage
• Previous Heap Leach Facility engineering or design experience is an advantage
• Previous work or project experience in Nevada is an advantage
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and technical writing abilities.
• Demonstrated commitment to safe and sustainable work practices.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
• Ability to work effectively across multiple disciplines, cultures, and geographic regions.

SSR Mining Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.