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ERM Certification and Verification Services (CVS) is seeking a Technical Director or Partner to lead and scale our global Responsible Mining & Metals certification team. This role is central to the growth and operational excellence of our mining sector portfolio, combining strategic leadership, technical depth, and commercial acumen. The successful candidate will oversee global operations, drive business growth, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, client-centric certification services aligned with evolving market demands and stakeholder expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic & Operational Leadership

• Lead and scale ERM CVS’s certification business in the mining sector, ensuring alignment with global market drivers and stakeholder needs.
• Oversee and optimize operational performance across the mining certification portfolio, with direct accountability for sales, net revenue, profitability, and cost control.
• Review and implement improvements to internal processes, systems, and tools to ensure lean, scalable, and effective operations that enable sustainable growth.
• Develop and execute strategic plans to expand our mining services portfolio, ensuring relevance to emerging standards (e.g., CMSI) and evolving client expectations.
• Build and lead a high-performing global team of assessors and project managers, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning; expand team capacity and geographic coverage in line with business growth.
• Provide mentorship, coaching, and professional development opportunities to ensure team members are equipped to deliver services that meet and exceed client expectations.

Technical Excellence

• Serve as the senior technical authority on mining certification, with deep expertise in standards such as IRMA, ASI, RBA, CopperMark, ICMM, ISO Management System standards (e.g., ISO 14001, ISO 45001), and other ESG-related frameworks.
• Lead complex, multi-standard audit and assurance engagements, ensuring technical rigor and stakeholder engagement, including with Indigenous and community representatives for applicable schemes.
• Drive the implementation of best practices and continuous improvement across audit methodologies, tools, and delivery models.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, regulatory developments, and evolving client needs to ensure ERM CVS remains a leader in responsible mining certification.

Commercial Growth & Client Engagement

• Collaborate with Sales Directors, Partners, and Project Managers to maintain and grow the mining certification business through strategic client engagement and market development.
• Lead commercial conversations, develop compelling value propositions, and support proposal development and contract negotiations.
• Contribute to account planning, pipeline development, and cross-selling of ERM CVS services to maximize client value and business impact.
• Represent ERM CVS at industry events, forums, and client engagements to enhance visibility and thought leadership.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, Environmental Science, or a related sustainability field. Master’s is a plus.
• 10+ years of experience in certification, auditing, compliance, or related fields.
• Proven track record of scaling businesses and managing complex global projects and teams.
• Deep understanding of the mining sector, certification schemes, and the global regulatory and stakeholder landscape.
• Demonstrated success in business development, P&L management, and operational leadership.
• Excellent leadership and commercial skills, with the ability to inspire and grow high-performing, geographically distributed teams.
• Outstanding communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage effectively across internal and external stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented and proactive, with a commitment to continuous improvement and delivering high-quality, client-focused services.
• Fluent in English; additional languages such as Spanish, French, or Portuguese are advantageous.

Performance Measures:

• Development and execution of the global mining certification strategy.
• Growth in mining certification sales and client portfolio.
• Achievement of sales, net revenue and profitability targets.
• On-time, on-target delivery and client satisfaction.
• Team utilization, development, and retention.
• Continuous improvement in operational efficiency and service quality.
• Execution of strategic initiatives aligned with ERM CVS’s global certification goals and growth priorities.

About ERM CVS

ERM Certification and Verification Services (CVS) partners with global organizations across diverse industries to identify risks and opportunities in their management systems, ensuring regulatory compliance, ESG performance enhancement, and stakeholder trust through certification and verification services.

We specialize in ISO certification and verification, supporting clients in industries such as Oil & Gas, Mining, Manufacturing, Technology, and Pharma. Our structured certification audits ensure alignment with international standards and help organizations demonstrate commitment to quality, sustainability, and compliance.

As a 100% employee-owned contractor, when you work at Sundt, you're not just hiring on at a company, you're joining a culture. Because everyone at Sundt is part owner, you'll join a team of people who are deeply invested in their work. From apprentices to managers, we're passionate about the details and deliberate in everything we do.

At Sundt we focus on building long-term prosperity for our clients, communities and employee-owners. We offer competitive pay, industry-leading benefits including a 401k and employee stock ownership plan, incentive programs for craft and administrative employees as well as training that focuses on your personal and professional growth. We're driven by skill, grit and purpose. Join us as we strive to be the most skilled builder in America.

Job Summary

The Administrative Assistant II will provide administrative and secretarial support to those in their assigned area.

Key Responsibilities

1. Maintains files for his or her area and may oversee other clerical work as needed.
2. May assist with phones for the department as well as act as a liaison with other departments.
3. May provide support to other jobsites as well as voucher invoices as necessary.
4. Schedules appointments, meetings and travel.
5. Will coordinate services such as maintenance, repairs, supplies, etc. for the assigned area.
6. Will review, compose and answer correspondence as well as distribute mail accordingly.

Minimum Job Requirements

1. Construction experience preferred.
2. High school graduate or equivalent education.
3. Minimum of 3-4 years secretarial experience.
4. Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs.

Note: Job Description is subject to change at any time and may include other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

1. May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis
2. Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures
3. Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis
4. Will interact with people and technology frequently during a shift/work day
5. Will lift, push or pull objects pounds on an occasional basis
6. Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift/work day.
7. Will use telephone, computer system, email, and other electronic devices on a frequent basis to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors

Safety Level

Non-Safety Sensitive

Note: Jobs with the Safety-Sensitive designation are those that include tasks or duties that the employer reasonably believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others such as operating a vehicle, operating equipment, operating machinery or power tools, repairing/maintaining the operation of any vehicle/equipment, the handling/disposal/transport of hazardous materials, or the handling/treatment/disposal of potentially flammable/combustible materials.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Sundt is committed to the equal treatment of all employees, and/or applicants for employment, and prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age, disability, national origin, covered veteran status, genetic information; or any other classification protected by applicable Federal, state, or local laws.

Benefit list:
Market Competitive Salary (paid weekly)
Bonus Eligibility based on company, group, and individual performance
Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401K
Industry Leading Health Coverage Starting Your First Day
Flexible Time Off (FTO)
Medical, Health Savings, and Wellness credits
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
Workplace Wellness Programs
Mental Health Program
Life and Disability Insurance
Employee-Owner Perks
Educational Assistance
Sundt Foundation - Charitable Employee-Owner's program

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Managing Consultant - Metals & Mining page is loadedManaging Consultant - Metals & Mining Apply locations Boston, US Houston, US time type Full time posted on Posted 6 Days Ago job requisition id JR1398

Wood Mackenzie is the global data and analytics business for the renewables, energy, and natural resources industries. Enhanced by technology. Enriched by human intelligence. In an ever-changing world, companies and governments need reliable and actionable insight to lead the transition to a sustainable future. That’s why we cover the entire supply chain with unparalleled breadth and depth, backed by over 50 years’ experience. Our team of over 2,400 experts, operating across 30 global locations, are enabling customers’ decisions through real-time analytics, consultancy, events and thought leadership. Together, we deliver the insight they need to separate risk from opportunity and make confident decisions when it matters most.

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• Inclusive – we succeed together
• Trusting – we choose to trust each other
• Customer committed – we put customers at the heart of our decisions
• Future Focused – we accelerate change
• Curious – we turn knowledge into action

Role Overview

As a Managing Consultant on the Americas Metals & Mining Consulting team, you will play a key role in our strongly growing consulting practice, with involvement in all aspects of the consulting process, from shaping the opportunity, performing required analysis and executing key parts of the scope of work, managing smaller projects or key workstreams, and working closely with clients and Wood Mackenzie experts to develop insights to support critical strategic, investment and commercial decisions.

Your primary role will be managing key parts or select commercial and strategy consultancy projects across the Metals & Mining sector in Americas markets, while having a central role in the delivery of the work products. T his role requires a high level of creative thinking, analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to apply detailed knowledge and experience in metals and mining markets to a broad range of consulting projects and client situations. These capabilities must be accompanied by a strong command of oral and written communication skills in both internal as well as external and client-facing environments.

Additionally, team and project management capabilities, in a consulting context, are required for the purpose of this role.

The role requires frequent engagement with and work alongside senior client teams and occasional travel throughout the Americas region.

Main Responsibilities

As a Managing Consultant at Wood Mackenzie, you will take ownership for the execution and delivery of important parts of the assignment as well as project managing and coordinating the overall effort under the supervision of a Project Director. Your main responsibilities will be:

• Act as Project Manager, coordinating and managing consulting projects by setting up a detailed project plan and working with a team to set and deliver milestones
• Lead and execute complex analysis of commodity markets and project economics, while leveraging our industry research and expertise
• Build and present compelling presentations conveying key messages and recommendations concisely for a senior audience
• Train and coach junior team members on day-to-day consulting tasks and ensuring successful project delivery
• Bring a thorough and current understanding of the metals and mining industry markets within the context of the energy transition, and be able to effectively discussrecentevents and implications with clients and colleagues

Knowledge & Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline such as business, economics, finance, statistics, or engineering; top tier master's, MBA and/or metals and mining related degree strongly preferred
• 5+ years of relevant and documented experience (in detail in your accompanying cover letter) in a management consulting or M&M-focused consulting role, or other strategic/commercial role relating to natural resources or energy markets. Other industry experience is beneficial but not required.
• Strong understanding of metals and mining value chains (exploration, development, production, transportation, processing and downstream operations such as smelting or refining and commercialization), including the implications of the energy transition
• Proven in-depth experience with financial modeling, asset valuation, or quantitative project economics analysis relevant to the position, incl. development of analytical, eg. MS Excel-based models
• Strong understanding of commercial operations, business models and strategies

Further Knowledge & Experience Required

• Experience building and maintaining relationships with clients
• Experience managing key project workflows and overall coordination of projects or major work streams in a Project Manager role
• Track record of quickly becoming knowledgeable and speaking credibly about a wide range of subjects and themes

The knowledge and experience outlined below MUST be summarized and shared in a covering letter accompanying your application. Explicit examples of this requirement is expected to be clearly laid out in the covering letter. Applications not being supported the MUST HAVEs in a covering letter will unfortunately not be considered. The covering letter is expected to be highly summarized and the answers quantitative and ‘bulleted ‘ and not exceed 300 words

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer. This means we are committed to recruiting the best people regardless of their race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. You can find out more about your rights under the law at

If you are applying for a role and have a physical or mental disability, we will support you with your application or through the hiring process.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people.

Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.

Managing Consultant - Metals & Mining

Locations: Boston, US; Houston, US

Time Type: Full time

Posted on: Posted Yesterday

Job Requisition ID: JR1398

Wood Mackenzie is the global data and analytics business for the renewables, energy, and natural resources industries. Enhanced by technology. Enriched by human intelligence. In an ever-changing world, companies and governments need reliable and actionable insight to lead the transition to a sustainable future. That’s why we cover the entire supply chain with unparalleled breadth and depth, backed by over 50 years’ experience. Our team of over 2,400 experts, operating across 30 global locations, are enabling customers’ decisions through real-time analytics, consultancy, events and thought leadership. Together, we deliver the insight they need to separate risk from opportunity and make confident decisions when it matters most.

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Role Overview

As a Managing Consultant on the Americas Metals & Mining Consulting team, you will play a key role in our growing consulting practice, with involvement in all aspects of the consulting process, from shaping the opportunity, performing required analysis and executing key parts of the scope of work, managing smaller projects or key workstreams, and working closely with clients and Wood Mackenzie experts to develop insights to support critical strategic and commercial decisions.

Your primary role will be managing key parts or select commercial and strategy consultancy projects across the Metals & Mining sector in Americas markets, while having a central role in the delivery of the work products. This role requires a high level of creative thinking, analytical and problem-solving abilities with the ability to apply detailed knowledge and experience in metals and mining markets to a broad range of consulting projects and client situations. These capabilities must be accompanied by a strong command of oral and written communication skills in both internal as well as external and client-facing environments.

Additionally, team and project management capabilities, in a consulting context, are required for the purpose of this role.

The role requires frequent engagement with and work alongside senior client teams and occasional travel throughout the Americas region.

Main Responsibilities

• Act as Project Manager, coordinating and managing consulting projects by setting up a detailed project plan and working with a team to execute toward milestones.
• Lead and execute complex analysis of commodity markets and project economics, while leveraging our industry research and expertise.
• Build and present compelling presentations conveying key messages and recommendations concisely for a senior audience.
• Train and coach junior team members on day-to-day consulting tasks and ensuring successful project delivery.
• Bring a thorough and current understanding of renewable energy and power markets, within the context of the energy transition, and be able to effectively discuss recent events and implications with clients and colleagues.

Knowledge & Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline such as business, economics, finance, statistics, or engineering; top tier master's and/or MBA preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in a management consulting or M&M-focused consulting role, or other strategic/commercial role relating to natural resources or energy markets. Other industry experience is beneficial but not required.
• Experience building and maintaining relationships with clients.
• Experience managing key project workflows and overall coordination of projects or major work streams in a Project Manager role.
• Strong understanding of metals and mining value chains (exploration, development, production, transportation, processing, and downstream operations such as smelting or refining and commercialization), including the implications of the energy transition.
• Strong understanding of commercial operations, business models, and strategies.
• Track record of quickly becoming knowledgeable and speaking credibly about a wide range of subjects and themes.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer. This means we are committed to recruiting the best people regardless of their race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. You can find out more about your rights under the law at

If you are applying for a role and have a physical or mental disability, we will support you with your application or through the hiring process.

**Job Title:** Underground Coal Mining Electricians

**Location:** Jasper, Alabama

**Company:** United Trades of America

**Job Type:** Full-Time

**Pay:** $30-$40 based upon experience

**Job Overview:**

United Trades of America is seeking skilled Underground Coal Mining Electricians in Jasper, Alabama. Candidates must be able to work in challenging environments and perform various physical tasks while ensuring the safe operation of electrical systems. An underground coal mine electrician performs electrical work and maintenance in a coal mine, including: Maintaining equipment logbooks Maintaining shift report logs Providing electrical assistance to other departments Ensuring compliance with electrical codes and standards Working with mining operations during maintenance Completing preventative maintenance and operational work orders Performing electrical inspections Examining electrical equipment Recording results of electrical examinations Underground coal mine electricians may face a variety of risks, including: Exposure to extreme temperatures and humidity, Moving mechanical parts, Risk of electrical shock, Exposure to toxic chemicals, and Exposure to explosives.

**Key Responsibilities:**

- Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems in an underground mining environment.
- Lift 50 lbs frequently and 75 lbs occasionally.
- Work in extreme conditions, including confined spaces, varying light conditions, and exposure to high noise levels.
- Operate heavy equipment, sit for 4+ hours, and stand for 4+ hours per day.
- Perform stooping, bending, climbing stairs, and ladders as required.
- Ensure the use of proper personal protective equipment (PPE), including footwear, hearing, and eye protection.

**Requirements:**

- Minimum of 2 years of underground electrician experience.
- High voltage experience preferred; low voltage experience required.
- Ability to stand on uneven, rocky surfaces for extended periods.
- Must comply with all site safety protocols and regulations.

**How to Apply:

If you are an experienced underground electrician with a passion for delivering high-quality craftmanship, we want to hear from you! Please apply on our website for immediate consideration at

For immediate consideration please send your resume to or text

United Trades of America is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. Applicants must be willing to submit to a pre-employment drug-screening and background check.

**Job Title:** Underground Coal Mining Electricians

**Location:** Jasper, Alabama

**Company:** United Trades of America

**Job Type:** Full-Time

**Pay:** $30-$40 based upon experience

**Job Overview:**

United Trades of America is seeking skilled Underground Coal Mining Electricians in Jasper, Alabama. Candidates must be able to work in challenging environments and perform various physical tasks while ensuring the safe operation of electrical systems. An underground coal mine electrician performs electrical work and maintenance in a coal mine, including: Maintaining equipment logbooks Maintaining shift report logs Providing electrical assistance to other departments Ensuring compliance with electrical codes and standards Working with mining operations during maintenance Completing preventative maintenance and operational work orders Performing electrical inspections Examining electrical equipment Recording results of electrical examinations Underground coal mine electricians may face a variety of risks, including: Exposure to extreme temperatures and humidity, Moving mechanical parts, Risk of electrical shock, Exposure to toxic chemicals, and Exposure to explosives.

**Key Responsibilities:**

- Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems in an underground mining environment.
- Lift 50 lbs frequently and 75 lbs occasionally.
- Work in extreme conditions, including confined spaces, varying light conditions, and exposure to high noise levels.
- Operate heavy equipment, sit for 4+ hours, and stand for 4+ hours per day.
- Perform stooping, bending, climbing stairs, and ladders as required.
- Ensure the use of proper personal protective equipment (PPE), including footwear, hearing, and eye protection.

**Requirements:**

- Minimum of 2 years of underground electrician experience.
- High voltage experience preferred; low voltage experience required.
- Ability to stand on uneven, rocky surfaces for extended periods.
- Must comply with all site safety protocols and regulations.

**How to Apply:

If you are an experienced underground electrician with a passion for delivering high-quality craftmanship, we want to hear from you! Please apply on our website for immediate consideration at

For immediate consideration please send your resume to or text

United Trades of America is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. Applicants must be willing to submit to a pre-employment drug-screening and background check.

As a 100% employee-owned contractor, when you work at Sundt, you're not just hiring on at a company, you're joining a culture. Because everyone at Sundt is part owner, you'll join a team of people who are deeply invested in their work. From apprentices to managers, we're passionate about the details and deliberate in everything we do.

At Sundt we focus on building long-term prosperity for our clients, communities and employee-owners. We offer competitive pay, industry-leading benefits including a 401k and employee stock ownership plan, incentive programs for craft and administrative employees as well as training that focuses on your personal and professional growth. We're driven by skill, grit and purpose. Join us as we strive to be the most skilled builder in America.

Job Summary

Intent for the position to be a site-based asset to Industrial Preconstruction team by providing on-site presence to develop accurate estimates in a rapidly changing environment. Field Estimator I and II titles are developmental positions within the on-site construction team. The EI/EII provides support for single large projects or multiple smaller projects. Primary duties include participation in bid efforts, working with teams on Design Build and CM at Risk delivery methods, and providing administrative support to the construction project team. The EI/EII is expected to be competent in basic estimating tasks and is developing an understanding of more advanced estimating principals including conceptual estimating, project logistics, and indirect costs.

Key Responsibilities

1. Accurately performs quantity takeoff from both drawings and field data.
2. Travel to various projects to attend bid walks with operations personnel to gather field data.
3. Assists in the pricing of project logistics, including hoisting, personnel lifts, and temporary construction elements.
4. Develops abstracts and competently evaluates basic trade bids.
5. Develops basic understanding of indirect costs, including insurance, taxes, and fees.
6. Develops pricing for basic project elements and assists in the preparation of key estimating deliverables.
7. Provides document control (sublists, distribution of plans, addenda, etc.) for assigned projects.
8. Solicits pricing for projects in the hard bid and Ineight environment.
9. Supports conceptual estimating efforts within the department, including development of basic models for review by senior personnel.
10. With oversight from senior personnel, develops budget uploads, purchasing plans and coordinates schedule breakout in P6.
11. Assists Project Engineer in developing and maintaining as-built drawings and other work tasks and assists with or reviews and processes submittals, change orders, RFI's, and budget forecasting. Ensures the timely and appropriate generation, collection, distribution, storage, retrieval and ultimate disposition of meeting agendas, RFI's and daily reports.
12. Demonstrates an understanding of the project management plan (PMP) and is involved in support and execution of the plan. Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the change management process and performs project scope activities and supports the project team to ensure the work needed to complete the project successfully.
13. May assist in the calculation of daily production rates and unit costs for self-performed work. Participates in risk management including identification, analysis, response planning and monitoring and control on a project and demonstrates competency in understanding the environmental control processes for the project and takes corrective actions when necessary.
14. May be responsible for overseeing/managing the BIM (Building Information Modeling) Coordination between Subcontractors and Designers.
15. May provide the following weekly quantities: maintains accurate quantity logs and reports quantities in compliance with the cost control manual. Completed logs are to be filed with the project files. Perform elements of the processes involved in budgeting and controlling costs so that the project can be completed within the approved budget. Demonstrates business acumen within area of responsibility. (Not all Field Engineers track quantities)

Minimum Job Requirements

1. Experience levels for positions are as follows:

a. Estimator I: 1-3 years of experience.

b. Estimator II: 2-5 years of experience.
2. Four-year engineering degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience.

3. Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs.

Note: Job Description is subject to change at any time and may include other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

1. May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.
2. Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
3. Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.
4. Will interact with people and technology frequently during a shift/workday.
5. Will lift, push or pull objects pounds on an occasional basis.
6. Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift/workday.
7. Will use telephone, computer system, email, and other electronic devices on a frequent basis to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors 8. Will work on-site at the project location and participate in regular field walks.

Safety Level

Non-Safety Sensitive

Note: Jobs with the Safety-Sensitive designation are those that include tasks or duties that the employer
reasonably believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others such as
operating a vehicle, operating equipment, operating machinery or power tools, repairing/maintaining the operation
of any vehicle/equipment, the handling/disposal/transport of hazardous materials, or the
handling/treatment/disposal of potentially flammable/combustible materials.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Sundt is committed to the equal treatment of all employees, and/or
applicants for employment, and prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual
orientation, gender identity, color, age, disability, national origin, covered veteran status, genetic information; or
any other classification protected by applicable Federal, state, or local laws.

Benefit list:
Market Competitive Salary (paid weekly)
Bonus Eligibility based on company, group, and individual performance
Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401K
Industry Leading Health Coverage Starting Your First Day
Flexible Time Off (FTO)
Medical, Health Savings, and Wellness credits
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
Workplace Wellness Programs
Mental Health Program
Life and Disability Insurance
Employee-Owner Perks
Educational Assistance
Sundt Foundation - Charitable Employee-Owner's program
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