Orica · 12 hours ago
Specialist - Project Delivery (Winnemucca, NV)
Winnemucca, NV
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expOrica is a global company focused on delivering specialty mining chemicals, and they are seeking a Specialist - Project Delivery. The role involves managing capital projects from conception to handover to operations, ensuring compliance with project processes and safety policies.
ChemicalManufacturingMining
Responsibilities
Receives project briefings and works with stakeholders to clearly define project objectives, scope, and battery limits
Prepares capital expenditure proposals in line with Orica’s capital investment process to progress projects through investment phases
Develops key capital proposal deliverables, including cost estimates, project schedules, and risk registers
Prepares engineering scopes of works and manages engineering scope tenders and award
Applies sound engineering judgment to ensure practical, fit for purpose design solutions are delivered by the project
Develops and maintains project schedules that clearly map the delivery path from conception to close out
Monitors actual costs against approved budgets and provides early escalation when cost risks or deviations emerge
Prepares and maintains monthly cost forecasts using a schedule based logic approach
Works closely with the PMO Operations Readiness resource to ensure master data, maintenance strategies, spare parts, and operating procedures are developed or updated in alignment with operational requirements
Facilitates development of construction scopes of work and manages tendering and contract award processes
Collaborates with the PMO Construction Supervisor to ensure construction activities are thoroughly planned, safely executed, and aligned with project scope, schedule, and quality expectations
Facilitates commissioning planning to ensure safe and effective handover to operations
Monitors, documents, and reports project progress and performance to stakeholders and the PMO Manager
Ensures compliance with all project governance processes and procedures
Ensures project delivery aligns with Orica’s project process and SHES (Safety, Health, Environment & Security) requirements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. Equivalent practical work experience will be considered
Minimum 3 years of experience with project management
Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with a range of stakeholders
Strong strategic and commercial acumen supported by sound commercial judgement
Ability to plan, influence & execute
Strong written and verbal communication skills to present strategic logic and recommended pathways, coupled with the ability to present to key stakeholders
Benefits
Medical/Prescription Drug – Two (2) plans to choose from
Dental – One (1) plan to choose from
Vision – One (1) plan to choose from
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Basic Employee Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Voluntary Employee/Dependent Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Company provided Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Company provided Employee Assistance Program
401(k) + Company Match – 100% vested on first day.
Company provided Bonding Leave
Accrued Paid Time Off
Paid Sick & Safe Time
Nine (9) Scheduled Holidays + Two (2) Floating Holidays
Company
Orica
Orica is a provider of commercial explosives and blasting systems to the mining and infrastructure markets.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (1)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$301.67MKey Investors
Australian Renewable Energy AgencyClean Energy Finance Corporation
2025-07-04Grant· $283.13M
2021-11-08Grant· $18.54M
1961-11-28IPO
Leadership Team
Angus Melbourne
Group Executive, Chief Technology Officer
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