Specialist - Project Delivery

Orica; Winnemucca (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription Drug

Dental

Vision

401(k) + Company Match

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Job summary

Orica is seeking a Specialist - Project Delivery to join the Specialty Mining Chemicals team on a site PMO. The role focuses on delivering allocated capital projects from conception through handover to operations, ensuring SHES, MoC, and governance are applied throughout execution.

You will lead objectives, scope, cost and schedule, manage EPC tendering and contracts, and coordinate readiness activities with the PMO Operations Readiness resource.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Process or Electrical Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum 3 years of project management experience.
• Proven ability to build strong stakeholder relationships.
• Strong strategic and commercial judgement with the ability to plan, influence and execute.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and ability to present to stakeholders.
• Passion for continuous improvement and enabling PMO tools and processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of capital projects from definition through engineering, construction, commissioning, handover and close-out.
• Define objectives, scope, requirements and delivery strategy with stakeholders.
• Develop capital expenditure proposals with cost estimates, schedules and risk registers.
• Manage engineering scopes, tendering, evaluation and contract award.
• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules and monitor cost performance against budgets.
• Coordinate readiness activities including data, maintenance strategies, spare parts and operating procedures.
• Ensure safety, governance and SHES compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Report progress, risks, costs and schedule to stakeholders and the PMO Manager.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical/Process/Electrical Engineering

Job description

We are excited to announce an opportunity for a Specialist - Project Delivery within the Orica Specialty Mining Chemicals team focused on delivering allocated capital projects as a member of the site PMO. Project delivery from conception through to handover to operations, ensuring Orica’s project processes, governance requirements, hazard study methodology, Management of Change (MoC) procedures and SHES (Safety, Health, Environmental & Security) policies are rigorously applied through execution.

Job description:

About the role

We are excited to announce an opportunity for a Specialist - Project Delivery within the Orica Specialty Mining Chemicals team focused on delivering allocated capital projects as a member of the site PMO. Project delivery from conception through to handover to operations, ensuring Orica’s project processes, governance requirements, hazard study methodology, Management of Change (MoC) procedures and SHES (Safety, Health, Environmental & Security) policies are rigorously applied through execution.

What you will be doing

Responsible for the end-to-end delivery of capital projects from initial definition through engineering, construction, commissioning, handover, and close-out. Key responsibilities include:

• Work with stakeholders to define project objectives, scope, battery limits, requirements, and delivery strategy.
• Develop capital expenditure proposals in accordance with Orica’s capital investment process, including cost estimates, schedules, risk registers, and other required project deliverables.
• Develop engineering scopes of work and manage engineering tendering, evaluation, and contract award.
• Apply sound engineering judgment to ensure designs are safe, practical, fit for purpose, and aligned with project requirements.
• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules.
• Manage project cost performance, including monitoring actual expenditure against approved budgets, maintaining schedule-based cost forecasts, and escalating emerging cost risks or deviations.
• Coordinate operational readiness activities, including master data, maintenance strategies, spare parts, and operating procedures, in collaboration with the PMO Operations Readiness resource.
• Develop construction scopes of work and manage tendering and contract award processes.
• Work closely with the PMO Construction Supervisor to ensure construction is thoroughly planned and safely executed in accordance with project scope, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Facilitate commissioning planning and handover to ensure a safe and effective transition to operations.
• Monitor, document, and communicate project progress, risks, costs, schedule, and overall performance to stakeholders and the PMO Manager.
• Ensure projects comply with applicable project governance requirements, Orica’s project processes, and SHES requirements throughout the project lifecycle.

Role dimensions

• Must be open to reporting to the site 5 days per week
• Individual Contributor with no direct reports

Profile description

What you will bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Process or Electrical Engineering. Equivalent practical work experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 3 years project management experience.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• Strong strategic and commercial acumen supported by sound commercial judgement.
• Ability to plan, influence & execute.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to present strategic logic and recommended pathways, coupled with the ability to present to key stakeholders.
• Passionate about continuous improvement and contributing to team initiatives that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the PMO’s project management systems and tools.

How you shape and influence others

• Demonstrates courage, resilience and flexibility
• Strong reputation for integrity, ethics, personal values and solid character
• Strong stakeholder management, interpersonal & communication skills
• Self-aware and open to feedback
• Work effectively across business unit
• High level decision making ability
• Able to manage multiple tasks within deadlines and work independently

We offer

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

Benefits (Full Time Employees)

• Medical/Prescription Drug - Two (2) plans to choose from
• Dental - One (1) plan to choose from
• Vision - One (1) plan to choose from
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Basic Employee Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Voluntary Employee/Dependent Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Company provided Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Company provided Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) + Company Match- 100% vested on first day.
• Company provided Bonding Leave
• Accrued Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick & Safe Time
• Nine (9) Scheduled Holidays + Two (2) Floating Holidays

We respect and value all

Orica is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are a Drug-free workplace.

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.

Orica is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture where our people feel engaged, respected, and connected.