Job Description

51,000 people. 49 countries. Over 120 office locations.
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Whatever your ambition, there\xe2\x80\x99s a path for you here. And there\xe2\x80\x99s no barrier to your potential career success. For more information, visit Worley.com

Senior Principal \xe2\x80\x93 National Lead - Geoscience Mining, Minerals and Metals
Advisian, Worley Group
Toronto / Markham Canada


Advisian \xe2\x80\x93 the consulting arm of Worley. Be part of the solution.
The dual challenge of supplying energy to a growing population, while addressing the risks of climate change, is one of the greatest challenges the world is facing today. The energy transition isn\xe2\x80\x99t just about alternative fuels, power generation, or use, or storage. It\xe2\x80\x99s all the elements that contribute to the energy ecosystem. We view these challenges as opportunities to deliver a more sustainable world.

We\xe2\x80\x99re developing strategies and business cases for emissions intensive clients to move to low carbon energy options, as efficiently and safely as possible. Our consultants are advising customers on circular and hydrogen economies, water stewardship, electrification, and climate change risk and adaptation. We work on projects around the globe. The problems are global and so are we.


Who we are:

• Advanced Analysis

• Asset Advisory

• Decommissioning and Restoration

• Energy Transition and Sustainability

• Environment and Society

• Geosciences

• Market Services

• Safety Consulting

• Transport, Infrastructure & Logistics

• Water

Challenging complexity. Shaping a sustainable future.
Economic viability. Resource availability. Digital reliability. Carbon neutrality. These are the components of the world\xe2\x80\x99s pressing energy and resource problems. Sound complicated and tough to balance? It is.


Luckily we thrive in complex environments
Join a community of consultants, scientists, strategists, and engineers all dedicated to solving the world\xe2\x80\x99s critical infrastructure, environmental, energy, and resource challenges. By seeing things from a different perspective, we enhance the Worley Group\xe2\x80\x99s ability to serve our clients. We are together delivering a more sustainable world.



We put sustainability at the heart of everything we do
We work with business to develop the right strategy, log in to a digital future, secure and safeguard social license, enhance local communities, and power the energy transition.


We know we won\xe2\x80\x99t solve today\xe2\x80\x99s problems by using the same thinking that created them. So, from start to finish, we challenge ourselves to find the best way forward. We question every decision, assumption, and way of working to make sure we get it right. The first time.


Rising to the challenge, together
We are thousands of consultants across the globe. Be part of the future \xe2\x80\x93 welcome to our growing team!


Our Geoscience Team
Our Geotechnical Engineering group is part of the Geoscience service line in the Americas and comprises 75+ engineering professionals with a broad range of technical skills and experience and is part of the larger Global Geoscience Practice which comprises over one hundred and sixty geotechnical, geological and geophysical professionals throughout the world. The types of projects executed by this team include conventional and low carbon energy projects, large diameter pipelines, coastal LNG facilities, industrial processing plants, tailings and water dams, water supply projects, geotechnical support to large mining projects, pipeline integrity, geohazard assessments and marine terminals.


The Senior Principal \xe2\x80\x93 National Lead - Geoscience Mining, Minerals and Metals opening is a full-time position, offering a flexible operating base within Advisian\xe2\x80\x99s Geoscience Practice, focussed on the national mining sector and supporting the international sector. Our Geotechnical Engineering group seeks someone with excellent technical delivery and communication skills and who is eager to work with and manage a group of dynamic individuals and contribute to the growth of our Practice.
Overall Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities

• Promote a culture of zero harm within the business.
• Drive the Geoscience - MMM business development across North America supporting the business needs.
• Develop and grow the Geotechnical MMM team in Canada, targeting Worley\xe2\x80\x99s key hubs in Markham, Ontario, Calgary and Vancouver, and additionally providing support and collaboration to colleagues and clients in Arizona.
• Support ngoing development of the Advisian Geoscience MMM business in LATAM
• Support the development and implementation of geoscience strategies that are consistent with the divisional and regional Geoscience Service Line plans.
• Developing business, winning work and providing support to large bid teams, including presentations, negotiations, proposal preparation including, developing and reviewing engineering cost estimates and schedules.
• Participating actively and effectively in business developments such as presentations, negotiations, proposal preparation/writing etc.
• Team directorship including mentoring and coaching to junior staff and identify relevant career development opportunities, recruitment, resourcing and in collaboration with Geoscience Leads ensure staffing levels are adequate for project needs.
• Direct and support geotechnical \xe2\x80\x93 MMM pursuits throughout Canada and the US, with a willingness to travel as needed for short term duration.
• International travel may be required.
• Integrate with multi-discipline engineering and geoscience professionals within Worley.
• Oversee the technical competency, maintenance and progression of the geotechnical mining area of expertise, including resourcing.
• Functional responsibility to align and drive the practice and manage resources to opportunities throughout locations and across the region.
• Aggregates information (projects, experience, knowledge base etc) per the Practice requirements and drives RD/BD for the practice.
• Support the development and implementation of geoscience strategies that are consistent with the divisional and regional Geoscience Service Line plans.
• Providing geotechnical engineering knowledge on mining projects and pursuits, including tailings strategies, mining dam safety, mine infrastructure, geological site reconnaissance, geotechnical site characterization (including overburden drilling and rock coring), geotechnical analysis (including slope stability, seepage, dynamic responses, dam stability, etc.), advanced geotechnical laboratory analysis, geotechnical engineering design, seismic and liquefaction assessment, risk assessments, geotechnical owner\xe2\x80\x99s engineering and geotechnical QA/QC inspection, testing and reporting.
• Ensure that Geoscience \xe2\x80\x93 MMM team members follow corporate and Service Line safety, quality, business development, engineering, etc. procedures and processes.
• Monitor project execution with respect to the discipline technical and quality standards.
• Prepare industry and client intelligence reports and forecasts and present to Geoscience Service Line management as required.
• Present new opportunities to the geotechnical team and wider Worley practice.
• Monitor and advise the Geoscience MMM and Dams Department Manager of the state of team/discipline systems to ensure that Advisian remains competitive and up to date.
• Coordinate with the Geoscience \xe2\x80\x93 MMM and Dams Department Manager and the other team members to ensure staffing levels are adequate for project needs.
• Direct within and as part of an integrated delivery team within our business, comprising of other engineering disciplines, professional environmental scientists, project delivery and project support staff on existing and new Advisian/Worley MMM projects.

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s or Master\xe2\x80\x99s degree from an accredited institution plus appropriate continuing education in civil/geotechnical engineering, or equivalent.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with PEO / and / or APEGA and/or EGBC.
• A minimum of 20 years of related experience practicing geotechnical engineering in mining including mining geotechnique and mining infrastructure, tailings and mine waste, earth dams and water retention structures, tailings structures from pre-feasibility studies through detailed design to construction, tailing facility operations and closure planning and closure execution.
• Proven track record of developing business, winning work and providing support to large bid teams, preparing proposals and developing engineering and capital cost estimates.
• Demonstrate the ability to direct a multi-discipline team in fast paced environment.
• Demonstrated history of effective client engagement, relationships, and management.
• Ability to present technical information, both written and verbally, in a concise and professional manner.
• A demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, excellent verbal and written communication skills in English with excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Self-starter, flexible team leader, willing and able to work on a wide variety of tasks and to coordinate staff, previous successful experience in a team leadership role is an asset.
• Strong level of commercial acumen, including cash collection, workshare, change management and contract review and management
• Demonstrated capability to conduct and supervise geotechnical engineering through field investigations to design, and train, mentor and develop junior and intermediate staff.
• Working knowledge of industry standard business support systems, i.e. project planning packages, cost management systems, ISO9001 quality management systems is considered an asset.

Preferred Experience / Qualifications:

• Master\xe2\x80\x99s degree from an accredited institution plus appropriate continuing education in civil/geotechnical engineering, or equivalent
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) within states in the US

Advisian (part of the Worley Group) offers an excellent remuneration & benefits package, a friendly, professional, dynamic and flexible work environment along with the opportunity to develop your career prospects within Canada and overseas.
We strive to be an industry leader in health, safety and environmental performance. Our vision is to achieve zero harm to people and assets, and zero environmental incidents. We select people who share our values, beliefs and commitment to this vision and who demonstrate the expected behaviours, competencies and performance associated with their prospective roles within the company.
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Advisian (part of the Worley Group) is an equal opportunity employer.
Additional Information

• Requisition ID: MAR00N0
• Organization: Advisian