Mining Industry Technical Expert / Consultant

Mining Industry Technical Expert / Consultant

• Full-time

ProSidian is a Management and Operations Consulting Firm focusing on providing value to clients through tailored solutions based on industry-leading practices. We help forward-thinking clients solve problems and improve operations. With a reputation for its strong CONUS/OCONUS practice spanning six solution areas, ProSidian services focus on the broad spectrum of Risk Management, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, Energy & Sustainability, and Human Capital.

ProSidian seeks a Mining Industry Technical Expert / Consultant [541690 Contract Contingent] located in Cape Town, South Africa, to support an engagement for U.S. Govt. International Technical Assistance Program (ITAP) providing assistance on technical, regulatory, environmental, and financial management for national development on a range of energy and non-energy resources. Key Areas of Focus: 1) policy, legal, and regulatory reform; 2) technical, operational, and economic analysis; 3) financial mechanisms and market creation; 4) economic management, transparency, and fiscal policy; 5) environmental impacts and social and community issues related to resource development.

Candidates shall work to support requirements as a Mining Industry Technical Expert / Consultant and provide industry technical expertise, experience, training, and support with Energy, Extractives, and Renewable Energy concerns such as financing and development of projects involving the Mining Industry exploration, extraction, processing, transportation, and sale. In addition, the Mining Industry Technical Expert / Consultant works to provide Mining Industry clients counsel on matters regarding ownership, operation, and finance of production assets.

• Help beneficiary stakeholders and clients analyze Mining Industry policy related to leases and related agreements.
• Provide Mining Industry policy advice, assistance, training, and support on a full range of Mining Industry legal matters.
• Provide Mining Industry policy guidance on real estate, land use approvals and siting issues.
• Provide Mining Industry technical expertise for asset development efforts including acreage swaps, joint ventures, and leasing.
• Provide Mining Industry policy technical expertise for managing negotiations with royalty owners and contractors.
• Provide Mining Industry policy technical expertise in matters involving environmental and safety regulations.
• Help beneficiary stakeholders involved in several subsectors of the Mining Industry.
• Responsibilities to support teams of Mining Industry experts with combined global experience.

The Mining Industry Technical Expert / Consultant shall have a minimum of ten (10) years of consecutive employment in a position with comparable responsibilities within the past five (5) years, must be proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Word/Excel/PowerPoint), and capable of using a computer to communicate via email.

• Validation of "Recognized Degree" from a top-tier school and experience working for a firm recognized in the country of focus.
• Minimum five years’ experience in the corporate, public, consulting, academic or non-profit sectors.
• Previous regulatory and policy experience working on Mining Industry issues is strongly preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work with colleagues and partners of varied backgrounds and experience.

As a condition of employment, all employees are required to fulfill all requirements of the roles for which they are employed; establish, manage, pursue, and fulfill annual goals and objectives.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Teamwork - ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leader.
• Leadership - ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives.
• Business Acumen - understanding and insight into how organizations perform.
• Communication - ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing.

BENEFITS AND HIGHLIGHTS

ProSidian invests in our employees to help them stay healthy and achieve work-life balance. Our growing list of benefits currently includes:

• Competitive Compensation - Pay range begins in the competitive ranges with Group Health Benefits.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan - A range of investment options are available with a personal financial planner.
• Vacation and Paid Time-Off (PTO) - Eligible employees use PTO for vacation and other events.

ProSidian Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or veteran status.

FOR EASY APPLICATION USE OUR CAREER SITE LOCATED ON http://www.ProSidian.com/ OR SEND YOUR RESUME TO CAREERS@PROSIDIAN.COM.

ONLY CANDIDATES WITH REQUIRED CRITERIA ARE CONSIDERED.