Integrated Remote Operations Center (iROC) Mining Technical Consultant

What you will bring

Technical and Industry Experience

• Significant experience in mining operations projects or consulting with exposure to automation Tele remote or autonomous systems.
• Demonstrated experience with iROC design implementation and operation
• Experience implementing an iROC at scale in a working mine is critical experience with a company well known for advanced deployment of iROCs is a plus
• Knowledge of production KPIs (throughput recovery equipment utilization)
• Understanding controls integration and hands-on experience with SCADA / DCS systems / PLC systems / Real-time data acquisition and historian systems. Experience integrating one or more of these systems a plus.
• Experience with data pipelines and industrial IoT architectures
• Able to articulate what decisions an iROC provides and the value it has to transform operations
• Able to articulate and manage the design of end-to-end architectures (edge network cloud control room) across OT systems (fleet management plant control maintenance)
• Experience designing control rooms / operator workflows with an understanding of alarm management and cognitive load
• Familiarity with standards like International Organization for Standardization (e.g. ergonomics control room design)
• Ability to map roles: what stays onsite vs moves to iROC
• Experience leading multi-site digital transformation projects including stakeholder alignment (operations IT maintenance leadership) and change management in traditionally conservative environments

Consulting and Professional Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a practical engineering mindset.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and succinctly with operations technical teams OEMs and client stakeholders
• Comfortable working in multidisciplinary teams across engineering and digital domains.
• Self-motivated adaptable and capable of managing multiple workstreams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while integrating effectively with project teams.
• Proactive self-motivated and results-driven mindset.
• Able to identify novel and innovative solutions to tough business problems and advocate them to the client
• Exposure to autonomous haulage systems remote drilling etc.
• Understanding of what works vs. what fails in iROC deployments

Education Qualifications Accreditation Training

• Degree in Mining Engineering or related engineering discipline (Mechanical Electrical Mechatronics Controls Computer)
• Professional Engineer (. / P.E.) preferred where applicable
• Training or familiarity with mining safety standards (e.g. MSHA or equivalent)
• Exposure to data analytics or digital mining platforms is increasingly valued

Additional Information

For applicants based in the province of British Columbia the salary range is CAD$166832 to $245341 commensurate with experience.

For Denver Colorado based candidates the salary range is USD $163863-$240975 annually commensurate with experience.

Application of the pay band: Variation in salary is determined by factors such as the candidates qualifications relevant years of experience geographic location internal pay equity and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Please note: No agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy.

Worley Consulting 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 are committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. If you require any accommodation we will work with you to meet your needs.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age race creed color religion sex national origin ancestry disability status veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information marital status citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal state or local law.

Our policy is to conduct background checks for all U.S. based candidates who accept an offer of employment with us.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Worley Consulting is an equal opportunity employer.

Integrated Remote Operations Center (iROC) Mining Technical Consultant
Worley Consulting Group
Americas

Worley Consulting. Be part of the solution.

Worley Consulting is a global group of consultants scientists engineers and digital experts dedicated to solving the worlds critical infrastructure environmental energy and resource challenges.

We partner with our customers to find solutions that create value over the life of their assets. We implement new technologies to run assets more efficiently secure and safeguard social license support local communities and accelerate the energy transition.

We evaluate options and identify opportunities and risks to support our customers decision making. We assist with asset strategy and selection business case preparation concept and feasibility studies technology evaluation energy strategies and asset operational excellence.

This position supports Worley Consultings Autonomous Mining & Technology initiatives by providing high-quality technical solutions documentation analytical support and coordination across Mine Automation & Technology projects across Canada the U.S. and South America.

Purpose

The iROC Mining Technical Consultant supports Worley Consultings Autonomous & Operatonal Technology initiatives by enabling successful delivery of automation and integrated remote operations center (iROC) solutions. The role provides technical coordination analysis and high-quality documentation to help clients define requirements evaluate technology options and execute projects that improve safety reliability and productivity across surface and/or underground operations.

• Partner with SMEs and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate work packages and align technical inputs to scope schedule and client standards.

• Develop and maintain high-quality technical deliverables (reports market/technology assessments presentations and automation documentation) that support recommendations and project decisions.
• Analyze and synthesize technical information across automation and digital systems applying Worley quality processes and improving documentation/knowledge practices.

This is a fulltime hybrid position based at a Worley office location in Canada or the U.S.

Overall Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities

• Support Mining Automation and Technology Subject Matter Experts across autonomous mining and technology projects.
• Create consolidate and maintain high-quality technical deliverables including reports market analysis presentations and automation deliverables for the client.
• Ensure consistency and alignment of technical content with project requirements and standards.
• Analyze and interpret technical information to support decision-making and recommendations.
• Support execution of assigned work packages with a high level of independence.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams including telecom mechatronics digital automation and consulting disciplines.
• Provide clear and effective written and verbal communication to internal and external stakeholders
• Apply Worley processes systems and quality requirements consistently.
• Support continuous improvement of documentation workflows and knowledge management practices.
• Approximately 25% travel is expected. The role is hybrid and 3 days per week is expected in office when not traveling.