Mine Reclamation Specialist

ABOUT THIESS

Thiess, originating in Australia in 1933, is now a $4 billion global organization focusing on sustainable resource solutions, including mining services, land reclamation, and engineering consulting. With 15,000 employees, we are committed to creating lasting value for our clients and leading the way toward a more sustainable future.

We are a movement spearheading a journey towards a more sustainable future, and North America is a crucial part of it. Our unique business approach to contract mining currently makes our services available in the United States and Canada. In the US, we operate in Salt Lake City, Utah, Colorado, and the Intermountain West region. In Canada, our services are available in Sudbury, Greater Ontario, and the Northern Ontario region. We are also expanding to other states and areas in both countries.

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ROLE OVERVIEW

This role is to facilitate the growth of Thiess mine reclamation service offerings in North America. This role involves identifying reclamation opportunities in growth regions and supporting the development of the new work pipeline, with a focus on ongoing client engagement and work winning. The Mine Reclamation Advisor will project manage the development of both solicited and unsolicited proposals, as well as working on the technical and costing elements of proposals in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contribute to the Thiess North America Business Plan implementation, with agreed targets on work winning revenue
• Identify reclamation opportunities (USA and Canada) and pursue agreed opportunities
• Engage and manage clients and potential clients on an ongoing account management basis
• Assist in the development and execution of the Thiess North America strategy and action plan and perform allocated tasks on the action plan
• Look for opportunities to value add or incorporate innovation into our projects with sustainable solutions
• Provide technical advice to reclamation projects to ensure requirements are understood to meet clients' and legislative requirements
• Market analysis of target growth regions (regulatory approvals/schedule review)
• Complete internal monthly reclamation reporting as required
• Lead reclamation tenders and provide technical support to tender estimate inputs
• Perform other related duties as assigned

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Mine site reclamation experience, environmental remediation or heavy civil earthworks experience
• Engineering design capabilities with experience in Vulcan or Deswik (highly regarded)
• Highly effective communication, both written and oral
• Skills in Client/ stakeholder/ business relationship management
• Effective high-level influencing skills
• Strong environmental and reclamation legislative knowledge
• Sound understanding of mine site environmental issues
• Project management experience
• Contracts management experience

EDUCATION

• Degree in Mine engineering/ Environmental Management/ Science or equivalent

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Occasional in-state, out-of-state, and out-of-country travel to meet with suppliers or perform site visits
• Ability to attend and participate in meetings
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at time

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Salt Lake City, Utah based role
• Full-Time position with standard office hours (M-F, 8-5) In office
• Domestic and Regional travel required
• Current/valid passport
• Authorization to work lawfully in the USA without sponsorship from Thiess is required
• Must be fluent in the English language

WHAT WE OFFER

• A work culture that follows our company values of integrity, accountability, and innovation, all underpinned by safety
• Comprehensive medical benefits including private health insurance with 100% premium coverage for the employees and competitively subsidized private health insurance for immediate family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K retirement savings benefit with employer matching contributions
• Career development and opportunities domestic within the US, and potentially international
• PTO, Paid Holidays
• Possible domestic relocation assistance

EEOC STATEMENT PRE-EMPLOYMENT/POST-OFFER BACKGROUND CHECK DISCLOSURE

If you are selected for a position in the United States, your employment will be contingent upon submission to and successful completion of a post-offer/pre-placement drug test (and alcohol screening/medical examination if required by the role) as well as pre-placement verification of the information and qualifications provided during the selection process.

As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Thiess is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, military status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other protected group status. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us or have one of your representatives contact us at 1 (801) 300-1909.