Turquoise Ridge - Project Engineer III

• Deliver solutions that ensure the safe, efficient, and economically viable development of underground and surface mining infrastructure in alignment with operational goals, budgets, and timelines.
• Work assignments require a high degree of technical judgment, creativity, initiative, and tact, particularly in navigating project constraints and stakeholder requirements.
• The role also includes the supervision, mentorship, and performance management of junior and mid-level project engineers to support technical excellence and career development.
• Effectively assist with s project designs, costing, and the implementation management activities
• Lead, mentor, and develop subordinate project engineers by setting clear objectives, providing structured feedback, and championing innovative thinking and process optimisation.
• Direct every phase of assigned underground and surface mining projects, coordinating contractors, construction crews, discipline engineers, and project support staff to deliver safe, on-budget, on-schedule results.
• Confirm that engineering specifications and criteria comply with MSHA, EPA, NFPA, and internal corporate standards, and drive corrective action where gaps exist.
• Proactively identify emerging issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement timely technical solutions to maintain project momentum.
• Prepare capital allocation requests (AFE), assemble comprehensive supporting documentation, and actively champion funding approval through the stage-gate process.
• Develop and maintain economic models to support high-level strategy, scenario analysis, and project optimisation.
• Track committed, expended, and forecast costs versus budget, explain variances, and recommend cost-control measures as needed.
• Create and maintain fully resourced CPM schedules; perform critical-path and “what-if” analysis to protect key milestones.
• Interface with Operations to obtain user requirements and ensure engineered designs meet production objectives.
• Liaise with Environmental teams to confirm all permits and approvals are secured early and avoid construction or commissioning delays.
• Understand how adjacent engineering disciplines intersect, and manage cross-functional impacts throughout the project life-cycle.
• Generate detailed proposals and Class I-V cost estimates, covering equipment, materials, labour, and specialist services.
• Provide in-house engineering design support where outsourcing is not economical or schedule-appropriate.
• Oversee QA/QC activities, ensuring work meets design intent, budget, and schedule, and produce concise status reports for distribution.
• Perform quantitative risk and opportunity analyses, maintain risk registers, and develop mitigation / exploitation strategies for each project phase.
• Define project parameters, monitor progress against constraints, and escalate issues with recommended countermeasures.
• Communicate clearly across all levels, adapting technical detail to suit diverse audiences-including senior leadership.
• Develop procurement specifications, EPC bid packages, and technical evaluations; support tender clarification and award negotiations.
• Collaborate closely with Supply Chain to secure services and materials at the best total-cost-of-ownership.
• Create, update, and embed SOPs and asset-management tactics, and deliver operator training during commissioning and start-up.
• Establish KPI frameworks and dashboards to track daily, weekly, and monthly project performance and feed into analytics.
• Engage all impacted departments early, capture their requirements, and represent their interests during field execution.
• Compile post-project reports, capture lessons learned, and feed improvements into future capital projects.
• Ensure project-control procedures and governance standards are fully implemented and audited for compliance.
• Champion HS&E culture, conduct Field-Level Risk Assessments (FLRAs), and ensure all activities meet or exceed safety regulations.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, regulations, and best practices through continuous learning and professional accreditation.
• Preform other duties as required

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mining, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related technical field from an accredited institution required
• Five (5) or more years of progressive experience in project planning, execution, and management, preferably in mining, heavy industrial, or construction environments. required
• Comprehensive understanding of project lifecycle phases, including prioritization, design, execution, construction, commissioning, handover, and post-project evaluation required
• Working knowledge of contract development and contractor performance management, including scope alignment, compliance, and performance tracking required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Project; familiar with scheduling platforms, design/visualization software, and other industry-relevant tools used in mining projects required
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with a demonstrated ability to interface effectively with multidisciplinary professionals and cross-functional teams required
• Demonstrated proficiency in organizational, leadership, and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and timelines in a structured manner required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical and project-related information to both technical and non-technical audiences required
• Knowledge of applicable engineering codes, standards, regulations, and best practices, including peripheral disciplines impacting mining and infrastructure projects preferred

• A comprehensive compensation package including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution AND employer match, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more!
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
• Endless opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.
• Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer

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