Specialist - Mining, Operations

McKinsey & Company
parental leave, paid time off
United States, Colorado, Denver
May 26, 2025
Consulting Specialist - Mining, Operations Job ID: 95921 Do you want to work on complex and pressing challenges-the kind that bring together curious, ambitious, and determined leaders who strive to become better every day? If this sounds like you, you've come to the right place. Your Impact In this role you will leverage your industry knowledge and expertise within operational mining to solve some of the most pressing and complex issues at clients. In this role you will be staffed on client engagements and be responsible for identifying issues, forming hypotheses, designing and conducting analysis, synthesizing conclusions into recommendations and helping to implement change with our clients. Throughout an engagement, you will be involved in discussions and presentations with client team members and leadership. You will lead or contribute to knowledge development initiatives in order to expand our mining capabilities. You will develop and maintain a strong internal reputation and network with client teams, and will be "in the flow" of new external thinking to renew personal knowledge and expertise over time to remain at leading edge in the field. In this role you will work as a team member on subjects ranging from strategy and operations, to conducting due diligence. Examples of the type of work include deploying AI and digital analytics in order to improve processes within the plant and working on operations topics to redesign processes of the plant. Your home base will be our Denver office as part of our Mining team within our global Metals and Mining practice. Our Metals and Mining practice focuses on accelerating sustainable and inclusive growth by leveraging artificial intelligence and advanced analytics to shape client's strategy, boost productivity and drive innovation. Your Growth Driving lasting impact and building long-term capabilities with our clients is not easy work. You are the kind of person who thrives in a high performance/high reward culture - doing hard things, picking yourself up when you stumble, and having the resilience to try another way forward. In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we'll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities you need to become a stronger leader faster than you ever thought possible. Your colleagues-at all levels-will invest deeply in your development, just as much as they invest in delivering exceptional results for clients. Every day, you'll receive apprenticeship, coaching, and exposure that will accelerate your growth in ways you won't find anywhere else. When you join us, you will have: Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey. A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You'll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes. Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm's diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions for our clients. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences. World-class benefits: On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, mental health, and vision coverage for you, your spouse/partner, and children. Your qualifications and skills Undergraduate degree with excellent academic record required, ideally in engineering; advanced degree in similar field a plus 4+ years of relevant experience in the mining industry, within operational mining/mining management Experience in data analysis and interest in developing new approaches to mining data analysis and application to operational improvement Outstanding performance track record and career development Strong business and industry acumen Excellent problem solving skills Strong interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills in English, additional fluency in Spanish a plus Please review the additional requirements regarding essential job functions of McKinsey colleagues. Apply Now Apply Later FOR U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Certain US jurisdictions require McKinsey & Company to include a reasonable estimate of the salary for this role. For new joiners for this role in the United States, including all office locations where the job may be performed, a reasonable estimated range is $192,000 - $192,000 USD -to help you understand what you can expect. This reflects our best estimate of the lowest to highest [salary/hourly wages] for this role at the time of this posting, ensuring you have a clear picture right from the start, though it's important to remember that actual salaries may vary. Factors like your office location, your unique blend of experience and skills, start date and our current organizational needs all play a part in determining the final figure. Certain roles are also eligible for bonuses, subject to McKinsey's discretion and based on factors such as individual and/or organizational performance. Additionally, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our commitment to the wellness of our colleagues and their families. This includes medical, mental health, dental and vision coverage, telemedicine services, life, accident and disability insurance, parental leave and family planning benefits, caregiving resources, a generous retirement contributions program, financial guidance, and paid time off. FOR NON-U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. For additional details regarding our global EEO policy and diversity initiatives, please visit our McKinsey Careers and Diversity & Inclusion sites. Job Skill Group - CSS Associate Job Skill Code - PS - Specialist Function - Operations Industry - Metals & Mining Post to LinkedIn - Yes Posted to LinkedIn Date - Tue Aug 15 00:00:00 GMT 2023 LinkedIn Posting City - Denver LinkedIn Posting State/Province - Colorado LinkedIn Posting Country - United States LinkedIn Job Title - Specialist - Mining, Operations LinkedIn Function - Consulting;Engineering LinkedIn Industry - Mining & Metals LinkedIn Seniority Level - Associate