Technical Specialist-Mining

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 Our Chandler, Arizona Mining group has an immediate need for a Technical Specialist to serve various clients in completing feasibility studies and detailed engineering projects for underground and surface mining operations, with an emphasis on copper processing. Your Key Responsibilities Work in compliance with all Health and Safety rules and regulations for Stantec and its Clients. Ensure all applicable safety codes, regulations and guidelines are met by appropriate design and use of technology. Review and analysis of drawings for possible safety and constructability problems prior to issue to clients. Provide clients with engineering support to meet their needs and incorporate client suggestions for future requirements in a timely, efficient, and cost-effective manner. Act as the key link between the technical execution team and project management team on projects. Manage and direct a team of engineers and designers in the planning and execution of project work including scoping, asset integrity assessments, feasibility studies, detailed engineering and technical support during construction and commissioning. Regularly interface with the Client on project technical issues, while ensuring the identification and socialization of value opportunities, risks and mitigation to the project team and/or Client as applicable. Implementing, maintaining, evaluating, and adjusting engineering processes on projects. This includes confirmation that mandated quality control steps are being followed, including Stantec's Prevention Through Design and Hazard/ Constructability Review programs. Owning, monitoring, and reporting on engineering budget, progress, managing to engineering/procurement/construction schedules, and driving change management processes as they relate to engineering and design. Develop proposals based on client’s request for proposal (RFP). Including developing hours, deliverables list and proposal write-up. Delivering the project’s engineering deliverables on schedule in accordance with corporate and project processes and standards, while ensuring that multi-disciplinary interfaces are correct and complete. Provide and/or coordinate engineering involvement in procurement and construction work packages, including scopes of supply/work, technical bid evaluations, recommendations to award, vendor/contractor data review and responses to RFIs. Qualifications Your Capabilities and Credentials The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, with the ability to handle change and work with minimal supervision. Must be willing to challenge your own work as well as the work of those around you in the pursuit of quality and safety. Excellent knowledge of applicable design codes and familiarity with Mine Health and Safety Regulations. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, along with excellent interpersonal abilities and a willingness to work in a team atmosphere, including involvement in technical business development. Previous experience as a Project Engineer on detailed engineering/construction projects with a consulting firm or Owner’s team. Previous experience in the design, specification, and installation supervision of mine processing plants, including milling, refining, and/or smelting operations. Previous engineering experience in underground mining or industrial HVAC system design projects preferred. Previous engineering experience in industrial or mining material handling and conveyance system design projects preferred. You will regularly interface with other disciplines and departments to execute projects. Willingness to travel to client sites or other Stantec offices (~10% travel). Ability to travel as required for project assignments. Valid driver’s license is required. Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited university 5-10 years of engineering, design, and construction experience in heavy industry, particularly surface or underground mining. A Professional Engineering license is preferred (or the ability to become licensed). 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. Join us and redefine your personal best. #FeelingEnergized Primary Location: United States | AZ | Chandler Organization: BC-2308 E&R-US Southwest Employee Status: Regular Business Justification: New Position Travel: Yes Schedule: Full time Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. 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