Are you looking for a home for the best years of your career, where you can contribute to a dynamic innovative firm, tackle challenging project work, and collaborate with industry recognized professionals? Geosyntec is seeking an exceptional Senior Mining Practitioner to join our team in the Anchorage, Alaska office. You will interact with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals throughout the U.S. and will provide leadership and client development specifically in the Alaska mining market.

Our clients ask us to address their new ventures and most challenging problems involving the environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Ranked by ENR in the top 20 design firms for the environment, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service. Founded in 1983, we are employee-owned and have more than 1,800 professionals across our 80+ offices. Learn more by visiting www.geosyntec.com.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Collaboration and mentoring are cornerstones of Geosyntec s culture. We operate under a sell-manage-do culture, and so we expect that you d work on challenging technical projects while leveraging your existing knowledge and experience to help Geosyntec expand its current practices and capabilities through business development and client management. You may also be asked to take on project management responsibilities, along with staff management and development, and mentoring tasks.

Some of the key responsibilities for this position include:

• Managing, permitting, planning, licensing, compliance and environmental oversight of mining infrastructure and liability projects;
• Managing multiple projects within the scope/budget/schedule expectations and ensuring quality standards on project deliverables;
• Managing the overall delivery of projects including, project planning and controls, financial management, change management, risk management, and contract/subcontract management;
• Effectively stewarding and building client relationships for repeat business;
• Developing business opportunities with new and existing clients and preparing associated proposals;

Here are some other things you should know about this position:

• Training: This position requires OSHA/MSHA health and safety, first aid, and CPR training and medical monitoring, paid for by the firm. We also offer professional development opportunities including technical conferences, in-house seminars, webinars, and mentoring, that allow our professionals to build the technical and business skills necessary to become successful consultants.
• Fieldwork: Up to 10%
• Overnight travel: Up to 20%

Your success is our success. We encourage our professionals to continually develop their interests and skills. Advancement is based on an individual s own performance and initiative.

EDUCATION AND LICENSURE

• Bachelor s degree in civil, geotechnical, or environmental engineering; geology; engineering geology; or other applicable related degree. (required)
• Advanced degree in the same. (preferred)
• Professional registration (i.e., P.E. P.G.). (required)

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 8 years of experience within or supporting the mining industry with experience and networks in the Alaska mining market; or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
• Experience in managing permitting, planning, compliance and environmental oversight of mining projects. (required)
• Experience managing the overall delivery of projects including, project planning and controls, financial management, change management, risk management, and contract/subcontract management. (required)
• Experience with the environmental regulations relevant to mining, including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Clean Air Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Clean Water Act, Toxic Substances Control Act, and Alaska-specific (Alaska Administrative Code) regulations. (required)
• Current OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER and MSHA Part 46 and 48 training and refreshers. (preferred)
• Ability and willingness to perform fieldwork and travel. (required)
• Valid U.S. driver s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)

CULTURE/EEO STATEMENT

Geosyntec strives to hire and retain the best and brightest people in their fields. We look for exceptional interpersonal skills, communication skills, and problem-solving abilities, plus the passion for technical excellence and quality. We seek individuals with leadership potential, a commitment to lifelong learning and growth, and the desire to build a long and rewarding career with a growing Firm.

Geosyntec is a great place to build a career. If you're looking for an exciting place to work, a place with challenging and rewarding projects, and a place that has been nationally recognized for its employees' quality of life, technical expertise, and business success, then Geosyntec may be the place for you. You can learn more about careers and employment at Geosyntec by visiting http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/

We are proud to offer our employees a highly competitive benefits package. Learn more by visiting http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/employee-benefits