Autonomous Haulage Systems; AHS Mining Technical Consultant

Position

Autonomous Haulage Systems (AHS) Mining Technical Consultant (CAL
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Worley Consulting

Canada or the U.S. (primary). Other locations include Canada, the U.S., and South America.

Full-time, hybrid (approximately 25% travel, 3 days per week in office when not traveling).

Employee

May 15, 2026

Director, Autonomous Operations

Provides technical engineering and consulting support for automation and autonomous systems in surface mining operations. Supports clients across the full project lifecycle including technology assessments, front‑end studies, system definition, implementation support, and operational readiness for autonomous and automation‑enabled mining environments.

• 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 across mining, 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; role is hybrid with 3 days per week in office when not traveling.

Technical and Industry Experience

• Significant experience in surface mining operations, projects, or consulting, with exposure to automation, tele‑remote or autonomous systems.
• Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, operating and maintaining AHS in a working mine.
• Practical experience in surface mining operations (open pit preferred) with exposure to production, mine planning, or operations support.
• First‑hand understanding of haulage, drilling, loading, and fleet interactions in active mining environments.
• Experience supporting or working alongside mine operations teams (not purely desktop studies).
• Familiarity with OEM systems (e.g., Komatsu, CAT, Hexagon) at a system‑integration and operational‑readiness level.
• Experience with system suitability and trade‑off studies.
• Experience with operational readiness & ramp‑up project phases.
• Experience developing safety cases, risk assessments, and operating envelope plans.
• Experience conducting continuous improvement findings on AHS performance post deployment.

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.
• Ability to bridge technical detail and operational reality (engineering + mine ops).
• Comfortable working in multidisciplinary teams across engineering and digital domains.
• Self‑motivated, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple work streams.
• 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.

• Degree in Mining Engineering or related engineering discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Controls, Computer).
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng. / 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.

For applicants based in British Columbia, salary is CAD $166,832-$245,341, commensurate with experience. For…