Corporate Mining Engineer

Corporate Mining Engineer

Advisor to Project Management and the Executive and Operational Leadership Teams

Reports to Director Of Operations

Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Corporate Mining Engineer plays a crucial role in bridging technical mining expertise with strategic business insights to drive operational efficiency, financial performance, and long-term growth. This position is responsible for analyzing operational data, preparing financial models, conducting technical due diligence, and supporting key decision-making processes across the organization.

By integrating engineering principles with business intelligence, the role provides critical support for optimizing mining operations, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and evaluating potential investments. Additionally, it involves collaboration with cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment between corporate objectives, site-level execution, and regulatory compliance.

This role requires a strong analytical mindset, industry knowledge, and the ability to synthesize complex data into actionable recommendations. With a focus on continuous improvement, sustainability, and strategic planning, the Corporate Mining Engineer is integral to enhancing both operational performance and corporate values at Turner Mining Group.

Position Responsibilities:

Operational & Technical Analysis

• Review all operations reporting (cost, health and safety, operation, and production reports) and synthesize data and findings. Analyze findings for key themes and trends.

• Conduct benchmarking of industry participants to identify best practices and competitive insights.

• Support the development of operational objectives by studying business functions, gathering information, and evaluating output requirements and formats.

• Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiencies and reduce costs.

• Conduct risk assessments related to operational, technical, and financial aspects of mining projects.

• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to optimize mine planning, design, and extraction techniques.

• Assess and recommend new mining technologies, automation, and digitalization strategies.

• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor operational performance and recommend improvements.

• Lead the development of operations business intelligence initiatives.

Financial & Strategic Analysis

• Prepare operating cost models to support project evaluations.

• Assist in the technical due diligence process for mergers, acquisitions, and project assessments.

• Support financial analysis on potential transactions and on pre-feasibility and feasibility stage projects.

• Assist management in special projects such as operations strategy and cash flow analysis.

• Support the preparation of business case summary reports and recommendations.

• Participate, support, or take leadership roles on business-related projects, benchmarking, and cost analysis.

• Assist in the preparation of investment and capital expenditure proposals for operational improvements.

• Evaluate the impact of market trends, commodity pricing, and regulatory changes on business performance.

• Develop dashboards and data visualization tools to enhance decision-making across departments.

• Support the development of long-term business strategy by integrating financial, technical, and operational insights.

• Assist in scenario modeling and sensitivity analysis for potential expansion or optimization projects.

• Contribute to the preparation of financial plans at the operations level as required and consolidate submissions into a comprehensive model.

Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Liaise with key departments and stakeholders to understand business needs and priorities, and actively participate in the development and delivery of technology solutions.

• Act as a liaison between corporate leadership, site management, and external consultants to ensure alignment on operational objectives.

• Facilitate knowledge-sharing initiatives, such as internal workshops and training, to improve operational and analytical capabilities across teams.

• Engage with suppliers and service providers to optimize procurement strategies for mining operations.

• Contribute to supporting operations with ad-hoc mandates as needed.

Other Responsibilities

• Review and consolidate operational reports for senior management.

• Participate in strategic planning sessions and contribute insights to corporate decision-making.

• Other duties as required.

The Ideal Candidate:

Knowledge

• Geology, Metallurgy or Mining Degree, MBA preferred

• Mining industry knowledge

• Mine site operations experience

• Technical knowledge

• Strong analytical skills

• Finance and business acumen skills

• Strong MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Key Competencies/Skills:

• Dependable, results-oriented, self-motivating

• Proven ability to deliver in demanding environment

• Independent minded

• Business analysis skills

• Solid documentation skills