Senior Study Manager

Worley•Mesa, AZ

About The Position

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions. We're looking for an experienced Study Manager to lead front-end mining studies and help our customers navigate complex project challenges. In this role, you'll work with multidisciplinary teams, customers, technology providers and industry stakeholders to develop practical, scalable solutions that create long-term value. You'll play a key role in growing our Mining, Minerals and Metals (MMM) business by leading studies across a range of commodities, including base metals, precious metals and energy transition minerals. From early project concepts through feasibility studies, you'll help shape projects that matter to our customers and the communities they serve.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mining, Metallurgy or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
10+ years of experience in the Mining, Minerals and Metals industry
8+ years of Engineering Services Project (ESP) experience
Demonstrated experience leading front end studies, advisory services, concept studies, prefeasibility studies (PFS) and feasibility studies (FS)
Knowledge of NI 43-101 and SK-1300 reporting requirements
Experience across mining projects involving base metals, precious metals and/or energy transition minerals
Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary study teams and manage complex project delivery challenges
Strong understanding of study development methodologies, project management approaches and value optimization principles
Experience engaging with customers and translating technical information into practical business solutions
Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate options, identify risks and support strategic decision-making
Excellent presentation and communication skills, including the ability to present recommendations to senior stakeholders

Nice To Haves

Strategic pursuits and proposal development
Development of technical proposals, value propositions and project execution strategies
Engineering and project delivery methodology development
Customer-facing technical and business presentations
Mining regulatory and MSHA certification and experience

Responsibilities

Lead mining studies from order-of-magnitude (OOM), conceptual and prefeasibility through feasibility stages
Manage study scope, budget, schedule and quality to achieve successful project outcomes
Build strong partnerships with customers, technology providers, regulators and project stakeholders
Guide multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality study outcomes and recommendations
Support the development and continuous improvement of study management processes across the MMM sector
Review study deliverables and provide technical leadership to maintain quality and consistency
Contribute to MMM strategy and identify opportunities to strengthen our study delivery capabilities
Support business development activities, including proposal development and strategic pursuits
Develop innovative solutions that help customers address technical, operational and commercial challenges
Apply industry knowledge and sound judgment to manage project risks and support informed decision-making
Ensure studies comply with applicable safety, environmental and regulatory requirements
Mentor and develop engineering teams by sharing knowledge, coaching future leaders and fostering continuous improvement
Champion innovation through the application of new technologies, digital tools and improved ways of working
Support the successful transition of projects from study phases into execution
Promote a culture where safety, collaboration and excellence are at the center of everything we do

Benefits

values-inspired culture
unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation
diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace
reskilling our people
leveraging transferable skills
supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology
path for career success
broaden your horizons
explore diverse opportunities
delivering sustainable change