What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Technical Services – Tucson or Denver position at Ausenco?
Ausenco is a fast-growing company with big ideas. We redefine what’s possible in some of the world’s most complex projects and toughest environments. Delivering innovative, value-add consulting, project delivery, asset operations and maintenance solutions is what we do. From 26 offices in 15 countries, with projects in over 80 locations worldwide, we create sustainable outcomes for our people, clients and communities.
Our team in the Southwest US is growing, we are currently recruiting for a Director, Technical Services.
This dynamic role will lead client engagement to identify value-creation opportunities while overseeing the office’s technical performance and driving innovation and best practices in minerals & metals projects.
About The Role
We Support Individual Growth And Aim To Allow You To Work In a Way That Plays To Your Strengths. Beyond a Competitive Remuneration Package We Offer
Career advancement - Embark on a journey of continuous growth through technical training, mentorship initiatives, and networking opportunities.
Work Life Balance – Experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid work model, allowing you to balance office days with working from home; and progressive parental leave benefits to foster family needs and professional life.
Holistic approach to wellness – Take a proactive approach to your overall wellbeing. Access to confidential counselling, information services and a benefits program that supports your health & wellness.
Accessible leadership team – Work with highly reputable industry leaders who value your contribution.
Our people don’t settle for the status quo. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and want to help set a new standard in sustainability, we’ll help you find your place. This means working with you to develop a unique career path and skillset to match your ambition.
We’re proud of the work we do, and we do it within a culture that is open, honest, and cooperative. We have a history of attracting visionary people who embrace challenges and deliver creative solutions for every project, and your voice is an important part of the conversation.
As a global company we embrace and encourage diversity in its fullest sense – gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, experience, nationality, colour, language, religion, location, disability, education, skills, working styles and time availability. Our work environments are based on mutual trust and respect for the rights and opportunities of every individual.
Our team in the Southwest US is growing, we are currently recruiting for a Director, Technical Services.
This dynamic role will lead client engagement to identify value-creation opportunities while overseeing the office’s technical performance and driving innovation and best practices in minerals & metals projects.
About The Role
- Participate in technical stage-gate reviews within each study on key areas such as process design, general layouts, bulk quantities, capital/operating costs, financial model and final NI 43-101 reporting.
- Monitor the business environment for the Southwest US and track relevant trends for consideration in the group business plan.
- Lead the effort in developing new client relationships relevant to the group. Work with Business Development to identify, evaluate, and respond to opportunities, ensuring alignment with company direction.
- In conjunction with Study Managers, develop project scope based on understanding of key clients’ businesses and operational needs.
- Contribute to the successful planning and execution of Ausenco studies/projects across the region relative to the client’s business needs by providing broad or specific guidance in the group’s area of expertise, as needed.
- Set clear expectations for tasks and performance for your team, keep track of their progress, and providing support or guidance when needed.
- Proven leadership skills, with previous leadership training considered a strong asset.
- Registered Professional Engineer (PE) with a commitment to technical excellence.
- Bachelor’s degree in chemical, metallurgical, or mining Engineering.
- Minimum of 6 years of experience developing studies, predominantly within the minerals & metals industry.
- Deep expertise in engineering technology, with a passion for precision that inspires others to uphold the highest standards.
- Enthusiastic about identifying and pursuing business opportunities, including presenting at conferences and seminars.
- A natural motivator who fosters team pride, encouraging engineers to showcase their talents and achievements.
- Strong project controls acumen, ensuring a well-managed engineering group through budget, schedule, and progress oversight, with the ability to troubleshoot effectively.
- Commercially savvy, with experience driving business growth by developing and executing strategic market segment plans for new and existing clients.
We Support Individual Growth And Aim To Allow You To Work In a Way That Plays To Your Strengths. Beyond a Competitive Remuneration Package We Offer
Career advancement - Embark on a journey of continuous growth through technical training, mentorship initiatives, and networking opportunities.
Work Life Balance – Experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid work model, allowing you to balance office days with working from home; and progressive parental leave benefits to foster family needs and professional life.
Holistic approach to wellness – Take a proactive approach to your overall wellbeing. Access to confidential counselling, information services and a benefits program that supports your health & wellness.
Accessible leadership team – Work with highly reputable industry leaders who value your contribution.
Our people don’t settle for the status quo. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and want to help set a new standard in sustainability, we’ll help you find your place. This means working with you to develop a unique career path and skillset to match your ambition.
We’re proud of the work we do, and we do it within a culture that is open, honest, and cooperative. We have a history of attracting visionary people who embrace challenges and deliver creative solutions for every project, and your voice is an important part of the conversation.
As a global company we embrace and encourage diversity in its fullest sense – gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, experience, nationality, colour, language, religion, location, disability, education, skills, working styles and time availability. Our work environments are based on mutual trust and respect for the rights and opportunities of every individual.
