Donlin Gold LLC

Engineer

• Provide technical input into project design and review
• Lead and complete process engineering components for scoping, prefeasibility, and feasibility studies
• Understand project requirements related to scope, cost, and schedule
• Coordinate and guide the process engineering team to deliver project objectives
• Develop process engineering deliverables, including test work definitions, design criteria, mass & energy balances, etc.
• Liaise with other discipline engineers to ensure designs conform to process requirements
• Manage process test work
• Oversee the development and implementation of process technology

Senior Process Engineer

Project Manager

• Oversee the planning, design, and execution of major project infrastructure supporting Donlin Gold’s mine development
• Lead the planning, engineering, and delivery of Donlin Gold’s infrastructure portfolio, including port facilities, access roads, camps, power systems, communications, and transportation networks
• Develop detailed project scopes, schedules, and budgets that align with Donlin Gold’s operational requirements and long-term mine development plan
• Manage EPCM contractors, ensuring quality, safety, and performance standards are met across all infrastructure work packages
• Oversee procurement and contract management processes, including negotiations, tender evaluations, and vendor performance oversight
• Ensure compliance with Donlin Gold’s Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) standards, Alaska regulatory frameworks, and federal permitting obligations
• Coordinate with internal engineering, environmental, and construction management teams to ensure seamless integration of infrastructure into the broader mine plan
• Conduct technical and constructability reviews to verify designs meet operational and safety requirements
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with logistics, design interfaces, and cold-climate construction challenges
• Maintain transparent communication and coordination with Donlin Gold’s leadership, consultants, contractors, and Alaska Native partners (Calista Corporation and The Kuskokwim Corporation)
• Prepare regular progress reports, dashboards, and cost updates for management and external stakeholders
• Drive lessons-learned initiatives and continuous improvement across project delivery systems
• Represent Donlin Gold in community meetings, regulatory workshops, and technical reviews
• Travel to Anchorage, the Yukon–Kuskokwim region, and other project sites as required

Infrastructure Project Manager

• Oversee the design, construction, and maintenance of Donlin Gold’s major water retention and dam structures.
• Lead the planning, engineering, and execution of dam and water management infrastructure in alignment with company objectives.
• Develop and implement comprehensive project management plans, including schedules, budgets, resource forecasts, and risk management strategies.
• Coordinate closely with EPCM contractors, design engineers, permitting specialists, construction teams, and management to ensure alignment.
• Conduct technical reviews, risk assessments, and constructability evaluations to proactively identify and mitigate risks.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety standards, permitting commitments, and sustainability objectives.
• Monitor project progress and performance metrics, prepare executive-level reports, and recommend corrective actions where required.
• Represent Donlin Gold at technical meetings, permitting workshops, and community forums as assigned.

Dams Project Manager

• Lead multi-disciplinary teams to deliver Donlin Gold’s process facilities on time, within budget, and in accordance with scope and technical standards
• Manage all EPCM deliverables including engineering design basis documents, constructability reviews, and value engineering assessments
• Oversee process plant design activities including crushing, grinding, pressure oxidation, leaching, carbon-in-pulp, detoxification, and tailings interface systems
• Manage procurement planning, bid evaluations, contract administration, and vendor performance
• Direct construction management functions, ensuring adherence to Donlin Gold’s Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) requirements and engineering best practices
• Maintain integrated project schedules, budgets, risk registers, and progress reporting in coordination with Donlin Gold’s leadership and EPCM partner
• Ensure design and construction work aligns with operational readiness, maintenance access, and long-term process reliability objectives
• Serve as primary interface between Donlin Gold, EPCM contractors, consultants, and regulatory authorities
• Conduct performance reviews of key contractors, consultants, and engineering teams
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental and safety regulations
• Promote collaboration across Donlin Gold’s project workstreams (Power, Pipeline, POX/O₂, Dams, and Infrastructure) to ensure consistency and integration
• Mentor engineers, analysts, and project staff, supporting Donlin Gold’s commitment to workforce development
• Support commissioning, handover, and business readiness planning
• Travel to the Yukon–Kuskokwim region and the Donlin Gold project site as required

Facilities Project Manager

• 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

POX/O₂ Project Manager

• Lead all phases of Donlin Gold’s gas pipeline development from concept through design, permitting, construction, and commissioning.
• Develop comprehensive project management plans, schedules, budgets, and resource forecasts.
• Oversee pipeline routing, design optimization, constructability reviews, and feasibility assessments.
• Manage the EPCM contractor to ensure scope, cost, and schedule performance align with project objectives and regulatory commitments.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, and regulatory teams to ensure seamless execution and interface management.
• Direct construction management activities, ensuring compliance with Donlin Gold’s Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) standards and PHMSA, ASME B31.8, and other applicable codes.
• Oversee procurement planning, bid evaluation, and vendor selection for pipeline materials, compression equipment, and support facilities.
• Ensure compliance with environmental permits and state and federal regulatory requirements, including coordination with ADNR, ADEC, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
• Evaluate and implement cost optimization strategies balancing capital expenditures (CAPEX) and operational expenditures (OPEX).
• Monitor project key performance indicators (KPIs) including cost, schedule, safety, and quality.
• Engage with project partners, Alaska Native corporations (Calista Corporation and The Kuskokwim Corporation), community stakeholders, and regulatory agencies to maintain transparent communication.
• Mentor junior engineering and project staff, fostering a collaborative and safety-driven team culture.
• Promote innovation and continuous improvement across all aspects of pipeline project delivery.
• Represent Donlin Gold in meetings, workshops, and technical reviews with stakeholders and regulatory bodies.
• Travel as required to the Yukon–Kuskokwim region, Anchorage, and project site.

Pipeline Project Manager

• Lead the planning, design, and delivery of Donlin Gold’s power generation and distribution infrastructure, ensuring performance, reliability, and compliance with all regulatory and engineering standards.
• Manage EPCM contractors and ensure seamless coordination across engineering, procurement, and construction disciplines.
• Oversee natural gas and diesel fuel delivery systems, heat recovery units, power distribution networks, and integration with mine operations.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, and risk registers to ensure project delivery aligns with Donlin Gold’s objectives.
• Ensure compliance with Donlin Gold’s Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs and all applicable permitting requirements.
• Monitor transient-load system behavior to ensure grid stability, efficiency, and reliability under dynamic operating conditions.
• Coordinate design and construction efforts with the Pipeline Project Manager to ensure alignment of the gas pipeline and power infrastructure systems.
• Oversee contractor and vendor selection, procurement, and performance monitoring.
• Provide technical leadership in power system engineering, energy efficiency, and reliability optimization.
• Produce accurate and timely reports on project status, risks, cost performance, and milestones for internal and external stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with consultants, contractors, regulatory agencies, and Alaska Native corporation partners (Calista Corporation and The Kuskokwim Corporation).
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and project staff, promoting Donlin Gold’s culture of collaboration, safety, and accountability.
• Support commissioning and operational readiness planning for all power generation and distribution systems.
• Travel to Anchorage, the Yukon–Kuskokwim region, and the Donlin Gold project site as required.

Power Project Manager

Manager

• Lead all commercial, contractual, and procurement functions across the project.
• Develop and manage procurement strategies to support the execution of major capital projects and ongoing operations.
• Oversee tendering, bid evaluation, negotiation, and award of high-value contracts for engineering, construction, logistics, and support services.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key vendors, contractors, and joint venture partners.
• Ensure compliance with company contracting standards, governance frameworks, and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Monitor contractor performance, manage claims, and oversee contract administration throughout project phases.
• Work closely with Finance, Legal, Technical, and Project Development teams to align commercial strategies with project and corporate objectives.
• Lead cost and contract risk analysis, providing recommendations to senior leadership.
• Build and mentor a high-performing commercial team capable of supporting project execution and transition into operations.
• Represent Donlin Gold in negotiations and stakeholder engagements related to commercial matters.

Commercial Manager

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