Specialist - Project Delivery

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. From the production and supply of explosives, blasting systems, mining chemicals and geotechnical monitoring to our cutting-edge digital solutions and comprehensive range of services, we sustainably mobilize the earth’s resources.   

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.

Orica has been recognized as one of the top companies for women to work for in the transportation industry by the Women in Trucking Association (WIT) in 2023, 2024 and 2025. 

Orica does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role.  Do not apply for this role if you will need Orica Immigration Sponsorship (e.g., H1-B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) now or in the future.  

About the role

We are excited to announce an opportunity for a Specialist - Project Delivery within the Orica Specialty Mining Chemicals team focused on delivering allocated capital projects as a member of the site PMO. Project delivery from conception through to handover to operations, ensuring Orica’s project processes, governance requirements, hazard study methodology, Management of Change (MoC) procedures and SHES (Safety, Health, Environmental & Security) policies are rigorously applied through execution.

What you will be doing

Responsible for the end-to-end delivery of capital projects from initial definition through engineering, construction, commissioning, handover, and close-out. Key responsibilities include:

• Work with stakeholders to define project objectives, scope, battery limits, requirements, and delivery strategy.
• Develop capital expenditure proposals in accordance with Orica’s capital investment process, including cost estimates, schedules, risk registers, and other required project deliverables.
• Develop engineering scopes of work and manage engineering tendering, evaluation, and contract award.
• Apply sound engineering judgment to ensure designs are safe, practical, fit for purpose, and aligned with project requirements.
• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules.
• Manage project cost performance, including monitoring actual expenditure against approved budgets, maintaining schedule-based cost forecasts, and escalating emerging cost risks or deviations.
• Coordinate operational readiness activities, including master data, maintenance strategies, spare parts, and operating procedures, in collaboration with the PMO Operations Readiness resource.
• Develop construction scopes of work and manage tendering and contract award processes.
• Work closely with the PMO Construction Supervisor to ensure construction is thoroughly planned and safely executed in accordance with project scope, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Facilitate commissioning planning and handover to ensure a safe and effective transition to operations.
• Monitor, document, and communicate project progress, risks, costs, schedule, and overall performance to stakeholders and the PMO Manager.
• Ensure projects comply with applicable project governance requirements, Orica’s project processes, and SHES requirements throughout the project lifecycle.

What you will bring

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Process or Electrical Engineering. Equivalent practical work experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 3 years project management experience.
• 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.
• Passionate about continuous improvement and contributing to team initiatives that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the PMO’s project management systems and tools.

Role dimensions

• Must be open to reporting to the site 5 days per week
• Individual Contributor with no direct reports

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.

Benefits (Full Time Employees)  

• 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   

We respect and value all

Orica is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are a Drug-free workplace.  

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.

Orica is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture where our people feel engaged, respected, and connected.

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