Assistant Vice President, Mining Engineering

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Lead Mining Engineer for our Tucson, AZ office.  The following locations will also be considered: Denver, CO;  Reno, NV and St. Louis, MO.  Be involved in projects with our Mine Engineering and Stability Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. 

In this role you will provide senior underground mining engineering technical assistance and guidance for global projects with our Mining Engineering and Geology (MEG) Team.  The successful candidate will lead in developing and supporting the MEG team through advanced technical practices and problem solving on underground projects. You will demonstrate a strong understanding of mining engineering principles to help solve complex challenges facing our surface and underground mining clients. Key to this will be supporting our efforts on public disclosure work under S-K 1300, NI 43-101 and JORC Code 2012 guidelines.

Your Impact

• Perform and lead strategic modeling, design and underground hard-rock mine engineering analyses duties, including interactive hard rock underground mine design and sequencing utilizing various mine modeling software packages
• Conduct and lead a full range of underground hard rock mine engineering functions, including:
  • Detailed mine design 
  • Engineering trade-off studies
  • Cost estimation and economic analysis of alternatives
  • Preparation of technical documents including public disclosure documents for Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves
• Direct or manage large, complex, and/or multidisciplinary projects according to client-approved scopes of work, and deliver high quality reports on time and within budget 
• Prepare technical proposals and design work packages in response to client needs in coordination with senior leads
• As the technical lead, mentor and develop high performing underground hard-rock mine design and planning teams
• Support both the engineering and geologic aspects of projects as necessary.
• Apply WSP’s Project Management standards to manage all aspects of projects.
• Work collaboratively with engineers and technical staff to develop the skills and procedures needed to effectively deliver engineering and consulting assignments.
• Serve as an internal technical resource and provide guidance and mentorship to junior-level staff.
• Identify, develop, and follow through on new business opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with other senior members of the Global Mining team to implement the business growth strategy, develop, and maintain relationships with a broad client base 
• Participate in and promote a safety-first culture  
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs. 

Who You Are
Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mining engineering or closely related field
• A minimum of 12 years relevant post education experience in underground hard rock engineering with an emphasis on underground hard rock mine planning, design and scheduling
• Engineer license required (multi-state preferred).
• Experience as a consulting underground hard rock mining engineer or with a technical services role in underground hard rock engineering within a mining company
• Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, computations, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.
• Experience utilizing mine planning, design and scheduling software packages such as MineSight 3D, Vulcan, Deswik, Datamine, etc.
• Understand the key technical requirements and deliverables required for pre-feasibility and feasibility studies related to mining and public disclosure documents (NI 43-101, S-K 1300, JORC).
• Strong organizational, analytical, and strategic planning skills
• Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing intricate ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Strong self-leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively, persuasively, and tactfully interact with clients, regulators, project managers, and employees at all levels of the organization.
• Work independently to provide guidance and leadership to mid-level to senior level team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
• Proficiency with t