About the role

  • Oversee the planning, design, and delivery of Donlin Gold’s Pressure Oxidation (POX) and Air Separation (O₂) systems
  • Responsible for all phases of the POX/O₂ project lifecycle under the EPCM framework
  • Ensure on-time, on-budget delivery with strict adherence to Donlin Gold’s safety, environmental, and quality standards
  • Lead the planning, engineering, and execution of the POX and O₂ systems in alignment with Donlin Gold’s process plant and production objectives
  • Manage the EPCM contractor and ensure seamless integration with other project work streams including power, process, and infrastructure
  • Oversee the design, procurement, fabrication, and construction of the POX autoclaves, O₂ plant, and associated utility systems
  • Coordinate with internal and external engineering teams to ensure designs meet metallurgical and operational requirements
  • Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and risk management plans consistent with Donlin Gold’s governance framework
  • Conduct constructability reviews and ensure safe, efficient execution strategies for POX and O₂ installations
  • Ensure compliance with Donlin Gold’s Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) standards and applicable regulatory requirements
  • Oversee commissioning planning and handover to operations, ensuring full alignment with Donlin Gold’s business readiness plan
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks while maintaining the highest standards of technical quality and safety
  • Prepare regular progress reports, financial summaries, and status updates for Donlin Gold leadership and key stakeholders
  • Promote collaboration among engineering, procurement, and construction teams to maintain integration and accountability
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with EPCM partners, suppliers, and regulatory agencies
  • Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and project team members

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Metallurgy, or Mining (Master’s preferred)
  • Minimum 15 years of project management experience within mining or metallurgical processing environments
  • Proven technical expertise with Pressure Oxidation (POX) and Air Separation (O₂) systems
  • Demonstrated success managing large-scale EPCM contracts across design, construction, and commissioning
  • Strong understanding of metallurgical processes, process control, and system integration
  • Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project) and reporting tools
  • Knowledge of applicable safety, environmental, and permitting regulations
  • Professional Engineering license (P.E. or P.Eng.) and/or PMP certification preferred
  • Experience in cold-climate or remote logistics environments is highly desirable

Benefits

  • Travel as required to the Yukon–Kuskokwim region, Anchorage, and the Donlin Gold project site
  • Commitment to Donlin Gold’s core values of Safety, Integrity, and Environmental Stewardship

Job title

POX/O₂ Project Manager

Job type

Experience level

SeniorLead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

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