Senior Mining Consultant

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Senior Mining Consultant to join the mining team in the West or South West office locations. You will provide technical guidance on large, complex projects, and collaborate with internal teams, owners, and vendors to drive success.

The role requires deep knowledge of multiple mining methods, strong leadership, and a robust safety and regulatory understanding. You will mentor team members and contribute to business development and staffing decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering.
• 20+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong operational background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance for large projects of high complexity.
• Evaluates, selects, specifies, and engineers all mining engineered systems.
• Participates in project coordination meetings with internal team members and external consultants, owner and contractor, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Participates in client project requirement meetings, value analysis, and basic cost estimating.
• Participates in constructability review.
• Conducts quality assurance and quality control on own projects and projects of peers.
• Leads and provides guidance in the development of new standards and specifications for the mining group.
• Review project scope, budgets, and design approach for all size projects.
• Reviews proposals for mining projects.

Skills

Industry standards

Mining methods

Team leadership

Quality management

Collaborative mindset

Mine safety

Presentation skills

MS Office

Business development

Hiring support

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

20+ years experience

Operational background

Job description

At Stantec, we help deliver the critical minerals needed to power our world, from the cars we drive to the infrastructure powering our communities. And we don’t just design the largest, deepest, and most technically challenging mines in the world—we do it sustainably. We’re helping clients reduce energy usage, adopt clean energy sources, and implement digital solutions and automation.

Join our team of mining professionals and you’ll be at the forefront of this evolving industry while building the mine of the future. You’ll also build your own future, with exciting opportunities for development and advancement.

Your Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Senior Mining Consultant to join the mining team in any of our West or South West office locations.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance for large projects of high complexity.

• Evaluates, selects, specifies, and engineers all mining engineered systems.

• Participates in project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner and contractor, subcontractors, and vendors.

• Participates in client project requirement meetings, value analysis, and basic cost estimating.

• Participates in constructability review.

• Conducts quality assurance and quality control on own projects and projects of peers.

• Leads and provides guidance in the development of new standards and specifications for the mining group.

• Review project scope, budgets, and design approach for all size projects.

• Reviews proposals for mining projects.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Strong knowledge of industry standards.

• Technical knowledge in multiple underground and surface mining methods.

• Ability to lead one or more teams through all phases of projects.

• Checks the work of others for accuracy and completeness and manages time to meet project budget and schedule.

• Participates and collaborates in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.

• Expertise in mine health and safety regulations.

• Strong presentation and interview skills.

• Requires understanding of Microsoft Office Suite.

• Assists in business development of current and new clients

• Assists in the evaluation and hiring of new team members.

• Willing to mentor and teach your expertise to our mining team.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering.

• 20+ years of relevant experience.

• Preferably with a strong operational background in career.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. At Stantec, we live our corporate values every day. The experience will forever shape your future. #FeelingEnergized

Primary Location: United States | UT | North Salt Lake
Other Locations: United States | AZ | Phoenix
Organization: 2242 E&R-US Northwest-Salt Lake City UT
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time

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