Senior Project Engineer
Denver, CO - USA
Job Summary
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.
SSRs 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 Study Manager / Senior Project Engineer will lead studies support the development and execution of studies required to advance opportunities through the Growth and Innovation Groups Project Pipeline. Reporting to the Study Director the Study Manager / 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 Study Manager / Senior 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 technical reports (such as PFS and FS reports) technical presentations economic evaluations and business cases required to advance projects through the Companys investment pipeline.
The Day-to-Day:
Lead multidisciplinary studies from Initial Assessment (IA) through to Feasibility Study stage following SSRs 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 IA Pre-feasibility and Feasibility Studies.
Document and present the results of IA Concept Pre-feasibility and Feasibility Studies.
Work with site teams to develop 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.
Develop and maintain risk registers for later stage studies such as Feasibility Studies.
Maintains a strong understanding of emerging mining technologies and industry innovations evaluating their technical economic and operational applicability for incorporation into project studies to improve safety productivity sustainability and project value.
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
Bachelors degree in Mine Engineering Mechanical Engineering Civil Engineering Metallurgical Engineering Chemical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
Professional Engineer (. or PE) designation or ability to obtain registration is preferred.
Minimum 12 8 years of engineering and project development experience in mining minerals processing or heavy industrial projects.
Experience supporting studies through Initial Assessment Concept and Pre-feasibility and Feasibility stages.
Engineering or operational Process Plant and Tailings Management experience is an advantage.
Advanced understanding of scheduling tools cost estimating software is an asset.
Masters degree or MBA is an asset.
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 EPCM firms and/or engineering professional services consultants 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.
For applicants residing in CO the salary range for this role is from $135000-$150000. Benefits: 401(k); medical/dental/vision insurance; employee share purchase plan PTO and STI.
SSR Mining Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
SSR Mining Inc. is a Denver-based mining company focused on the operation, development, exploration and acquisition of precious metal projects. It is listed under the ticker symbol SSRM on the Nasdaq Global Market and the Toronto Stock Exchange, and SSR on the Australian Stock Exchang ... View more