Infrastructure Study Principal

NEWRANGE COPPER NICKEL LLC

  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 2 days ago
  • $150,000–$165,000 Per Year

Highlights

Job Summary Reporting to the Study Manager, or any other individual designated by the Company, the Infrastructure Study Principal is the technical lead for the site infrastructure and non-process facilities scope of the Sunrise study, covering site layout, power, water supply, access, transport and logistics, and buildings, through concept, pre-feasibility and subsequent study phases. Responsibilities Site Layout & Infrastructure Concepts Develop the Sunrise site layout and infrastructure concept to the level of definition required by each study gate, integrating the mining, processing, mine waste, water and infrastructure footprints.

Numbers & Facts

LocationMinneapolis, MN
Salary$150,000–$165,000 Per Year

Description

Job Summary Reporting to the Study Manager, or any other individual designated by the Company, the Infrastructure Study Principal is the technical lead for the site infrastructure and non-process facilities scope of the Sunrise study, covering site layout, power, water supply, access, transport and logistics, and buildings, through concept, pre-feasibility and subsequent study phases. The role develops the site layout and infrastructure concept, defines the infrastructure design criteria, and directs the external engineering firms that perform infrastructure design. The role is accountable for the technical quality, cost, schedule and risk of the infrastructure scope, delivered through consultants and the project team. Infrastructure decisions on power, water, access and layout set the physical footprint of the project and affect every other discipline, so the role integrates infrastructure requirements across the study. All roles at NewRange serve as a courageous safety leader, leading by example and fostering a proactive safety and sustainability culture based on the common values of health, safety, environment, and communities. Responsibilities Site Layout & Infrastructure Concepts Develop the Sunrise site layout and infrastructure concept to the level of definition required by each study gate, integrating the mining, processing, mine waste, water and infrastructure footprints. Lead trade-off and options studies on infrastructure siting, routing and configuration, and document the basis on which each option is retained or rejected. Develop and maintain the infrastructure design criteria and the demands each infrastructure system must meet, using inputs from the mining, processing and environmental scopes. Test the site layout against land, access and environmental constraints with the Environmental & Permitting Principal. Power, Water Supply & Utilities Lead the power supply concept, including demand estimate, supply options and the connection or generation requirements each implies. Lead the water supply and conveyance infrastructure concept to the requirements set by the site water balance and water management concepts. Define fuel, communications and other site utility requirements and reflect them in the layout and cost estimate. Access, Logistics & Facilities Develop road, rail and site access concepts, including the movement of product, consumables and personnel. Develop concepts for non-process buildings and support facilities, including administration, maintenance and warehousing. Define the geotechnical investigation needs of infrastructure footprints and agree them with the Mining Study Principal, who holds the geotechnical scope. Consultant & Contractor Direction Develop scopes of work, evaluation criteria and budgets for infrastructure engineering consultants and specialist providers. Direct and technically review consultant deliverables, and accept or reject them against the study design criteria and applicable standards. Maintain the technical relationship with providers, with the commercial relationship held by Supply. Cost, Estimate & Study Integration Develop the infrastructure inputs to the capital and operating cost estimates, including the basis of estimate, quantities and unit rate assumptions. Provide infrastructure inputs to the project economic model and test them for sensitivity. Integrate infrastructure requirements with the mining, processing, tailings, water and environmental scopes so that study deliverables are consistent across disciplines. Risk, Governance & Reporting Maintain the infrastructure entries in the Sunrise risk and opportunity register and drive the actions that close them. Prepare and present the infrastructure sections of study reports, gate submissions and shareholder-facing material to the President & General Manager, the Board of Managers and technical committees. Ensure infrastructure work meets NewRange study governance requirements and the expectations of both Joint Venture shareholders. Interface with NorthMet Engineering and Technical Services to share standards, data and lessons, while maintaining the independence of the Sunrise study scope and schedule. Provide technical coaching and mentorship to less experienced engineers and technical staff supporting the scope. Maintain the infrastructure design basis, key assumptions, models and consultant records so the discipline can be handed over or covered without loss of continuity. Other Duties Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned to meet operational needs. This job description is intended to provide a summary of the typical functions of the job and is not a comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. NewRange reserves the right to modify or assign other duties as necessary to meet operational needs. Compensation details: 150000-165000 Yearly Salary PIdafa6063b107-25448-418477145c143e31-5e48-4549-b638-05792d185386

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