Principal Mining Consultant

15 years experience
- Based in one of our Canadian offices
AMC Consultants is looking for a Principal Mining Consultant to join the operational excellence team based in one of our Canadian offices.
- Based in one of our Canadian offices
- 15 years experience
**About the job**
In response to the increased demand for our Advisory services, AMC Consultants is looking for a Principal Mining Consultant to be based in one of our Canadian offices and play a leading role in our operational excellence team. AMC Advisory focuses on bridging the gap between technical solutions and commercial mining outcomes by providing whole of mine optimization advice.
You will be a good fit for this job if you have a holistic view of mining, you are analytical and have a passion for solving complex problems. You must enjoy working with colleagues and clients in Canada and internationally.
But before you send your resume off to us, we want to be sure that you’ll like working with us.
**A bit about us**
AMC has been in the business of mining for 35 years, and our consultants are recognized leaders in their fields. AMC supports mining operations and the development of new mining projects with services in geology, mining and geotechnical engineering, metallurgy, corporate consultancy, geometallurgy, operational excellence and strategy optimization.
We have completed more than 8,000 assignments for major mining companies and financial institutions in more than 100 countries on six continents dealing with more than 60 types of commodities. We have 9 offices spread across the globe. When a client has a problem, chances are we’ve not only seen it before but have also unearthed a smarter way to solve it.
The operational excellence service group is a leading provider of business improvement and transformation services and has a strong track record in delivering practical and sustainable value adding solutions. We bring a unique combination of holistic mining expertise integrated with the analytical power of modern data science and the world’s largest independently validated database of mine performance (SmartDataTM). Our goal is to be recognized as world leaders in mine operational excellence, renown for our ability to deliver significant sustainable benefits to mining projects and operations.
**How we are different**
Our passion for unearthing a smarter way to mine is one of the things that sets the global AMC team apart. Our people understand both the business and science of mining and provide exceptional client service.
We are mining for the long haul and work hard to help our consultants build a long-term career at AMC. We strive to recruit and retain the best of the best to work alongside some of the most highly regarded technical professionals in the industry.
Work life balance is a priority at AMC, so we encourage flexible working arrangements to ensure you have what you need to help you thrive as part of our team.
**Who you will be working with**
Andrew Hall is the Executive Lead of AMC’s Advisory team. He has over 25 years of experience with expertise in feasibility studies, technical due diligence, public reporting of Ore / Mineral Reserves, and business improvement and transformation of underground and open pit metalliferous mines.
You will report to Christian McMahon, Advisory Lead - Operational Excellence. Christian has 25 years of experience including mine management roles for underground and open cut metalliferous mining operations.
Johnny Mercer-Royce has primary expertise in financial analysis, market/industry analysis, and business improvement supported by over 12 years of practical experience in underground and surface mining.
Laura Daly has a strong foundation in all areas of business analysis, from strategy through to measuring organizational performance and demonstrated strengths in financial evaluation and benchmarking.
Mani Rajagopalan has thirty-five years of management consulting and operations experience primarily in open pit metalliferous and coal operations.
Abi Saad has seven years of practical mining experience combined with qualifications in business administration and financial analysis.
**Now a bit more information about the role**
By combining our SmartDataTM and proven analytical tools with expert knowledge in whole of mine optimization, AMC is delivering new insights and unlocking real value for our clients. You will use your strong analytical abilities and communications skills to help drive high-performance in mining operations and projects.
You will undertake comprehensive 10x Performance DiagnosticsTM programmes, analyse complex data sets, and collaborate within AMC teams to quantify value drivers and develop optimized solutions. These programmes typically include site visits to fully understand the processes and practices used at the operation, to liaise with key personnel and collect information, and to identify opportunities for improvement.
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