Manager Technical Services, New Work & Operational Performance

Thiess • Salt Lake City, UT

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About The Position

In this position, you will lead the Technical Services New Work & Operational Performance functions to optimize resources and deliver new work and project targets in a safe, efficient, cost-effective and innovative manner. You will also support the expansion of Thiess Americas through best practice and cost-effective mine engineering solutions and continually pushing to improve operational performance through coaching and site support. The Tech Services Manager will provide leadership, training, mentoring and coaching to technical and operational staff as a key member of the Americas leadership team. Develop and maintain relationships with key technical contacts across Thiess’ business, support and promote standardized systems and processes for technical services. You will also facilitate and coordinate technical support from Corporate as required.

Requirements

• Degree-qualified in a relevant technical discipline (e.g. Mining, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering) or possessing equivalent industry experience
• Minimum 15 years’ experience in a broad range of Mine Engineering / and ideally Mine Site Technical and/or Operational Management roles
• Practical experience in risk management in Mine Design
• Previous experience working with cultures outside of home country
• Global best practice knowledge and experience
• Strategic and innovative approach to problem solving and ability to define critical value drivers (cost and revenue) in an operation
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
• In depth knowledge of mine planning, geology, GIS, Drill & Blast, mining principles and other related mining support services
• Highly effective customer-facing skills and proven ability to build and maintain relationships, both internally and externally
• Understanding the key value drivers for current and new mining operations
• Knowledge of current and emerging mining technologies and concepts
• Knowledge of design and scheduling best practice tools and methodologies
• Cost estimating and Contract Management
• Regular travel will be required, including to remote and developing locations Commitment to Thiess’ values of safety, discovery, accountability, respect, and empowerment
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License
• Authorization to work lawfully in the USA without sponsorship from Thiess
• Must be fluent in the English language

Responsibilities

• Ability to analyze each mining operation as a system (regardless of complexity) and determine the critical value drivers and devise a strategy which maximizes return from both a Thiess and a Client (where possible) perspective. Ability to apply this analysis across the business concurrently
• Undertake regular visits to projects for project technical staff engagement and performance optimization coaching
• Ensure regional governance processes are aligned to TMS
• Manage data preparation for periodic reviews and reconciliations
• Act as a conduit between the Corporate Technical Services team and site project teams
• Manage the activities of direct reports, including development plans
• Ensure teams are trained and developed, provide training and mentoring to staff across the regions
• Manage team performance
• Manage the planning and allocation of resources to allocated tasks for current and new projects as agreed
• Ensure that all tasks undertaken by team are appropriately scoped, with deliverables and timelines agreed and met
• Provide accurate estimate of task duration and resources required
• Contribute to development of North America Regional Business and Site Project plans annually
• Keep abreast of advances and changes in the software tools and technology through corporate connections, industry contacts and networks
• Identify opportunities to streamline technical processes using technology as appropriate
• Ensure that all communications from the department to customers is prompt and courteous
• Provide a strong connection point between projects and the Corporate support functions
• Leverage off existing relationships to build a robust relationship network across the Thiess global business
• Ensure that identified processes improvements are documented and shared across the business
• Actively identify and coach opportunities for continuous improvement in processes and procedures
• Promote innovation and contribute to strategic business development
• Demonstrates a high concern for the health and safety of self and others
• Act and lead personnel to a professional standard with respect to safety, health and environmental issues
• Ensure that all team members are aware of the Thiess Safety Policies and Procedures
• Ensure yourself and team members participate in job observations when on-site
• Maintain sufficient levels of health and fitness for international travel to Thiess operating areas (i.e. vaccinations, physical fitness, etc)
• Supervise all ICT functions within the region

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, and participation in 401k plan with company matching.
• Medical benefits include private health insurance competitively subsidized private health insurance employees and immediate family.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Access to ongoing learning, development, and career advancement opportunities within Thiess’ global network.
• PTO, Paid Holidays
• Possible domestic relocation assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager