Corporate Mining Engineer
Advisor to Project Management and the Executive and Operational Leadership Teams
Reports to Director Of Operations
Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Corporate Mining Engineer plays a crucial role in bridging technical mining expertise with strategic business insights to drive operational efficiency, financial performance, and long-term growth. This position is responsible for analyzing operational data, preparing financial models, conducting technical due diligence, and supporting key decision-making processes across the organization.
By integrating engineering principles with business intelligence, the role provides critical support for optimizing mining operations, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and evaluating potential investments. Additionally, it involves collaboration with cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment between corporate objectives, site-level execution, and regulatory compliance.
This role requires a strong analytical mindset, industry knowledge, and the ability to synthesize complex data into actionable recommendations. With a focus on continuous improvement, sustainability, and strategic planning, the Corporate Mining Engineer is integral to enhancing both operational performance and corporate values at Turner Mining Group.
Position Responsibilities:
Operational & Technical Analysis
• Review all operations reporting (cost, health and safety, operation, and production reports) and synthesize data and findings. Analyze findings for key themes and trends.
• Conduct benchmarking of industry participants to identify best practices and competitive insights.
• Support the development of operational objectives by studying business functions, gathering information, and evaluating output requirements and formats.
• Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiencies and reduce costs.
• Conduct risk assessments related to operational, technical, and financial aspects of mining projects.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to optimize mine planning, design, and extraction techniques.
• Assess and recommend new mining technologies, automation, and digitalization strategies.
• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor operational performance and recommend improvements.
• Lead the development of operations business intelligence initiatives.
Financial & Strategic Analysis
• Prepare operating cost models to support project evaluations.
• Assist in the technical due diligence process for mergers, acquisitions, and project assessments.
• Support financial analysis on potential transactions and on pre-feasibility and feasibility stage projects.
• Assist management in special projects such as operations strategy and cash flow analysis.
• Support the preparation of business case summary reports and recommendations.
• Participate, support, or take leadership roles on business-related projects, benchmarking, and cost analysis.
• Assist in the preparation of investment and capital expenditure proposals for operational improvements.
• Evaluate the impact of market trends, commodity pricing, and regulatory changes on business performance.
• Develop dashboards and data visualization tools to enhance decision-making across departments.
• Support the development of long-term business strategy by integrating financial, technical, and operational insights.
• Assist in scenario modeling and sensitivity analysis for potential expansion or optimization projects.
• Contribute to the preparation of financial plans at the operations level as required and consolidate submissions into a comprehensive model.
Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Liaise with key departments and stakeholders to understand business needs and priorities, and actively participate in the development and delivery of technology solutions.
• Act as a liaison between corporate leadership, site management, and external consultants to ensure alignment on operational objectives.
• Facilitate knowledge-sharing initiatives, such as internal workshops and training, to improve operational and analytical capabilities across teams.
• Engage with suppliers and service providers to optimize procurement strategies for mining operations.
• Contribute to supporting operations with ad-hoc mandates as needed.
Other Responsibilities
• Review and consolidate operational reports for senior management.
• Participate in strategic planning sessions and contribute insights to corporate decision-making.
• Other duties as required.
The Ideal Candidate:
Knowledge
• Geology, Metallurgy or Mining Degree, MBA preferred
• Mining industry knowledge
• Mine site operations experience
• Technical knowledge
• Strong analytical skills
• Finance and business acumen skills
• Strong MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Key Competencies/Skills:
• Dependable, results-oriented, self-motivating
• Proven ability to deliver in demanding environment
• Independent minded
• Business analysis skills
• Solid documentation skills