About Orica

At Orica, it's the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures. Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world.

It's an exciting time to join us - we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

About the Role - Mobile Equipment Projects Specialist (Calgary AB)

Orica is hiring a Mobile Equipment Project Specialist position who is managing the building of our delivery fleet trucks through vendors and purchasing components. Budget managment and forecasting including monthly forecasting reports

What you will be doing

• Acting as the single point of contact for project related issues
• Managing full project delivery including leading and coordinating the overall process, project management of:

• day-to-day project activities
• building estimates/quotes
• lead project team
• project planning & control
• managing project scope
• procurement
• cost & budget tracking
• delivery systems & logistics
• monitoring project progress & performance to achieve Ready for Operation

• Forecasting & Resource modelling and engagement of correct number of resources with the necessary skillset and experience to deliver projects in the region cost effectively
• Using internal SAP database to manage and execute all procurement, forecasting and funding related project tasks.
• Provide alignment, governance and communication to the North American project teams to ensure projects achieve the required business objectives
• Actively contribute to an improvement process across the mobile equipment projects function
• Continually assess performance; research and develop new capabilities and systematically apply learning and knowledge to improve the execution of the program.
• Optimize performance across the project value chain
• Ensure project teams have ready access to tools, best-practice information and sharing, using modern communication mediums, that will improve overall competency and performance
• Encourage knowledge sharing and cooperation with other regions

Project Delivery

• Ensuring compliance with Group Standards and Group Procedures
• Ensure that appropriate SHES systems are applied and complied with
• Ensure the needs and options are identified before the solution
• Ensure projects are being managed within the agreed project process and act if they are not being managed
• Ensure design is being developed to meet Orica Basis of Safety and standards.
• Ensure procurement, contracts and commercial agreements are applied correctly to protect Orica's interests
• Responsible for reporting and achieving all agreed delivery, cost, time, safety and technical objectives for Mobile Equipment projects in the NA Region (US/Canada/Mexico/DR)
• When needed, travel to equipment assembly shops and perform New Equipment Inspections
• Project progress reports
• Contract issues post project
• Procurement process utilized to minimize risk and save $
• Customer satisfaction score on projects

Role dimensions

• Key Position which will interact with leadership, stakeholders, vendors

Your qualifications

• Degree (Mechanical, Electrical, Process or Chemical) Engineering or equivalent experience
• 3-5 years' experience as a manager of technical projects
• Bilingual - English, French or Spanish is a plus
• Project Management training and certification is a plus

How you shape and influence others

• Demonstrates courage, resilience and flexibility
• Strong reputation for integrity, ethics, personal values and solid character
• Strong stakeholder management, interpersonal & communication skills
• Self-aware and open to feedback
• Work effectively across business unit
• High level decision making ability
• Able to manage multiple tasks within deadlines and work independently

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone's contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr