Pacific Northwest Mining Engineering Services Leader

Pacific Northwest Mining Engineering Services Leader

Requisition Number: URS55518
Interest Category: Engineering

Interest Sub Category: Engineering - General

Job Title : Pacific Northwest Mining Engineering Services Leader
Employment Category/Status: full-time

Type of Position: Regular Hire

Country: U.S.

State: Washington

City: Seattle

Minimum Requirements: Proven leader in growing mining business by identifying and capitalizing on opportunities to increase revenue growth and expand market penetration, which includes a strong understanding of the Pacific NW (Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and/or Montana) mining markets in terms of project opportunities and prioritization for their advancement.

At least 10 years of marketing, technical and management experience in the mining market sector, including at least 5 years with a large consulting company, including demonstrated experience in exploration, permitting, development, construction, mining and processing operations, closure, remediation and reclamation.

Bachelor degree in engineering.

Professional registration in discipline of expertise with ability to obtain registrations in other jurisdictions by reciprocity.

Current valid driver's license and passport.

Current Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) training for underground and/or surface mines.

Proven track record of successful management of professional and administrative staff in pursuit and acquisition of mining projects.

Strength in leading and developing project teams and mentoring junior staff towards larger responsibilities on mining projects.

Strength in collaborating with peers in other office locations and teaming with them for the mutual benefit of all project parties and stakeholders.

Strong communications skills and an ability to interface with personnel at all levels - internally and externally.

Strong work ethic and ability to set and achieve personal and organizational goals within a culturally dynamic and tradition rich environment.

A strong focus on health, safety and environment on projects to provide a safe work space with no incidents and zero injuries.

Philosophy of forward thinking and land stewardship by planning for a sustainable future as part of mining and mineral extraction.

This position requires successful completion of the URS Project Management Certification program within 6 months of hire. This certification program is a series of learning modules and is available on-line through the URS Learning Management System at no financial cost to the employee.
Job Description: URS is one of the largest, global, fully integrated engineering, construction and technical services firms with capabilities to support the full project life cycle. We offer a full range of program management; planning, design and engineering; science and technical services; contracting and construction management; operations and maintenance; and decommissioning and closure. Business lines include private sector (mining, oil and gas, power, pipeline, commercial-industrial, manufacturing and chemical-pharmaceutical); infrastructure (surface transportation, rail and mass transit, aviation, ports and harbors, bulk handling and water resources, treatment and distribution); and federal programs. With more than 40,000 employees in a network of offices in the Americas, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Europe, our broad-based expertise is a valued resource for federal, state and local government agencies, as well as Fortune 500 and other private industry clients worldwide. URS is a publicly held company listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the stock symbol URS.

URS is currently embarking on a transformational growth of mining services in the Pacific NW where the mining industry is experiencing a high level of exploration and development. A key component of this growth objective is a significant expansion of the current mining practice in the area which will be achieved by interaction with the firm's other mining professionals. Potential locations include any URS operation in the Pacific NW.

This is an opportunity to join our dynamic and growing Northwest Business Unit and be responsible for growing our mining business in the Pacific NW. The position will help define and lead mining growth strategies, and align the operations of multiple offices under a common plan. A key objective of our Pacific NW initiative is to establish a mining presence in these states that is similar to our presence in the Southwest and Mountain States. Key elements of this objective are to achieve transformational growth in our current mining market position with a goal to achieve a top-3 mining position in the Pacific NW by 2015.

Our Pacific NW growth plan is a top corporate initiative with mining being a key element. Consequently, the selected candidate will enjoy the full support of corporate and regional resources through a committed team environment. This position will report to the Mining Market Segment leader and will develop close working relationships with our Corporate Global Mining Leader, and other Business Line Directors, Professional Staff and Marketing Personnel. It will be important to leverage these relationships to expand new business opportunities, sell our full range of services, and mobilize company resources to effect the desired growth. In addition, the successful candidate will enjoy being hands-on and involved with projects as a Principal-in-Charge, Senior Engineer, or Technical Reviewer.

Travel will be required to mine and mineral properties, some of which will be remote and some could be overseas. URS enforces a strict international travel policy by only allowing employees to travel to "safe" countries for established clients. Travel could be occasionally required on short notice because of the consulting nature of providing services to mining clients and responding rapidly to needs that may arise as result of natural disasters or operational mishaps. However, such travel could also be to scenically rewarding locations of unparalleled beauty worldwide that are typically not seen by the touring public.
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