Autonomous Haulage Systems (AHS) Mining Technical Consultant

Autonomous Haulage Systems (AHS) Mining Technical Consultant Worley Consulting Group Americas

Worley Consulting is a global group of consultants, scientists, engineers, and digital experts dedicated to solving the world's critical infrastructure, environmental, energy, and resource challenges.

This position supports Worley Consulting's Autonomous Mining & Technology initiatives by providing high-quality technical solutions, documentation, analytical support, and coordination across Mine Automation & Technology projects, across Canada, the U.S., and South America.

The Autonomous Haulage Systems (AHS) Mining Technical Consultant provides technical engineering and consulting support for automation and autonomous systems in surface mining operations. The role supports clients across the full project lifecycle, including technology assessments, front-end studies, system definition, implementation support, and operational readiness for autonomous and automation-enabled mining environments.

This position combines practical surface mining experience with a strong understanding of automation, autonomous haulage, tele-remote operations, controls, and digital systems to deliver robust, reliable, secure, and fit-for-purpose solutions that improve safety, productivity, asset reliability, and operational performance.

This is a full-time hybrid position based at a Worley office location in Canada or the U.S.

Overall Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities

• Support Mining Automation and Technology Subject Matter Experts across autonomous mining and technology projects.
• Create, consolidate, and maintain high-quality technical deliverables including reports, market analysis, presentations, and automation deliverables for the client.
• Ensure consistency and alignment of technical content with project requirements and standards.
• Analyze and interpret technical information to support decision-making and recommendations.
• Support execution of assigned work packages with a high level of independence.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams across mining, telecom, mechatronics, digital, automation, and consulting disciplines.
• Provide clear and effective written and verbal communication to internal and external stakeholders.
• Apply Worley processes, systems, and quality requirements consistently.
• Support continuous improvement of documentation workflows and knowledge management practices.
• Approximately 25% travel is expected. The role is hybrid and 3 days per week is expected in office when not travelling.

What You Will Bring

Technical and Industry Experience

• Significant experience in surface mining operations, projects, or consulting, with exposure to automation, Tele remote or autonomous systems.
• Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, operating and maintaining AHS in a working mine
• Practical experience in surface mining operations (open pit preferred) with exposure to production, mine planning, or operations support
• First-hand understanding of haulage, drilling, loading, and fleet interactions in active mining environments
• Experience supporting or working alongside mine operations teams (not purely desktop studies)
• Familiarity with OEM systems (e.g., Komatsu, CAT, Hexagon) at a system-integration and operational-readiness level
• Experience delivering client:
  • System suitability and trade-off studies
  • Operational readiness & ramp up project phases
  • Safety cases, risk assessments, and operating envelope plans
  • Continuous improvement findings on AHS performance post deployment

Consulting and Professional Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a practical engineering mindset.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and succinctly with operations, technical teams, OEMs, and client stakeholders.
• Ability to bridge technical detail and operational reality (engineering + mine ops)
• Comfortable working in multidisciplinary teams across engineering and digital domains.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple workstreams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while integrating effectively with project teams.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and results-driven mindset.
• Able to identify novel and innovative solutions to tough business problems

Education – Qualifications, Accreditation, Training

• Degree in Mining Engineering or related engineering discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Controls, Computer)
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng. / P.E.) preferred where applicable
• Training or familiarity with mining safety standards (e.g., MSHA or equivalent)
• Exposure to data, analytics, or digital mining platforms is increasingly valued

For applicants based in the province of British Columbia, the salary range is CAD $166,832 to $245,341, commensurate with experience.

For Denver, Colorado based candidates, the salary range is USD $163,863-$240,975 annually, commensurate with experience.

Application of the pay band: Variation in salary is determined by factors such as the candidate's qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Worley Consulting offers an excellent remuneration & benefits package, a friendly, professional, dynamic and flexible work environment along with the opportunity to develop your career prospects within Canada and overseas.

We strive to be an industry leader in health, safety and environmental performance. Our vision is to achieve zero harm to people and assets, and zero environmental incidents. We select people who share our values, beliefs and commitment to this vision and who demonstrate the expected behaviours, competencies and performance associated with their prospective roles within the company.

We are committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. If you require any accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our policy is to conduct background checks for all U.S. based candidates who accept an offer of employment with us.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Worley Consulting is an equal opportunity employer.