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Critical Minerals Consultant (United States)
GPTech is a global energy and infrastructure consulting firm passionate about engineering and energizing a future for all. We are a close-knit team of highly qualified technical and development professionals dedicated to making a lasting impact for realizing a sustainable future.
Working at the intersection of energy, infrastructure, and development, GPTech provides solutions to government agencies, quasi-government organizations, multilateral financial institutions, and utilities with sizable investments in energy and infrastructure. Providing comprehensive services from project inception to completion and post-completion, we deliver solutions to help clients save money, enhance operations, protect the environment, and achieve lasting impacts. We are a trusted partner for delivering solutions through ongoing engagement and continuous improvement.
With humble beginnings as a startup between two college friends, today, after 15 years in business, GPTech has successfully supported more than 100 projects for over 30 clients and 75 countries. We continue to lead the world in employing innovative energy and engineering solutions to manage Earth’s resources and to meet society’s needs. GPTech is a mission-driven technical consulting company that specializes in energy, infrastructure, and development. GPTech’s work is guided by its core mission, vision, and value. Visit greenpwrd.com for more information.
Working at the intersection of energy, infrastructure, and development, GPTech provides solutions to government agencies, quasi-government organizations, multilateral financial institutions, and utilities with sizable investments in energy and infrastructure. Providing comprehensive services from project inception to completion and post-completion, we deliver solutions to help clients save money, enhance operations, protect the environment, and achieve lasting impacts. We are a trusted partner for delivering solutions through ongoing engagement and continuous improvement.
With humble beginnings as a startup between two college friends, today, after 15 years in business, GPTech has successfully supported more than 100 projects for over 30 clients and 75 countries. We continue to lead the world in employing innovative energy and engineering solutions to manage Earth’s resources and to meet society’s needs. GPTech is a mission-driven technical consulting company that specializes in energy, infrastructure, and development. GPTech’s work is guided by its core mission, vision, and value. Visit greenpwrd.com for more information.
About the Position:
GPTech is seeking a Critical Minerals Consultant to provide technical and strategic subject matter expert on the sourcing, processing, and supply chain dynamics of critical minerals and rare earth elements (REEs). This includes work with federal government clients.
This role is currently fully remote; U.S. citizenship is required, along with the ability to obtain and retain a security clearance and successfully pass a background investigation. GPTech encourages candidates interested in short-term consulting assignments, as well as candidates interested in full-time employment, to respond to this job posting.
Responsibilities:
GPTech is seeking a Critical Minerals Consultant to provide technical and strategic subject matter expert on the sourcing, processing, and supply chain dynamics of critical minerals and rare earth elements (REEs). This includes work with federal government clients.
This role is currently fully remote; U.S. citizenship is required, along with the ability to obtain and retain a security clearance and successfully pass a background investigation. GPTech encourages candidates interested in short-term consulting assignments, as well as candidates interested in full-time employment, to respond to this job posting.
Responsibilities:
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Lead or support technical analysis tasks related to government efforts to support critical mineral and rare earth mining projects, such as assessing proposed project concepts, including evaluating the technical, economic, and environmental feasibility
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Engaging in client meetings relevant to assigned work scope.
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Collecting and analyzing project and program information and entering & managing data in spreadsheets and models.
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Developing targeted communications and detailed reports (white papers, fact sheets, research summaries, briefings, technical analyses, data analysis presentations) on recommended investments and decisions
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Staying current on industry developments in relevant technologies and business practices.
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Providing project management support including coordination with GPTech Practice Area leads and Finance and Administration to fulfill corporate project management and contract management requirements
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Contributing to company growth and business development through creating and improving communications products and proposal sections and supporting business capture strategies.
Minimum Qualifications:
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U.S. citizenship with the ability to pass a background investigation
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Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year accredited college or university in Geology, Mining Engineering, Materials Science, Mineral Economics, or a closely related field.
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Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in the mining, metallurgy, or resource economics sectors, with a specific focus on critical minerals.
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Deep familiarity with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) critical minerals list and current geopolitical dynamics affecting global supply chains.
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Professional writing and verbal skills
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Proficiency with software tools for research, analysis, reporting, communications, and collaboration
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree or Ph.D. in a relevant scientific or economic discipline.
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Professional Geologist (PG) or Professional Engineer (PE) license.
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Familiarity with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and state-level environmental permitting processes (e.g., CEQA).
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Knowledge of and experience with federal organizations, and federal policies and mandates
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Experience working with state or federal government programs, or with working on projects in developing countries
Thank you for applying and for your interest in GP Tech. Only qualified candidates selected for further screening will be contacted. Candidates will be evaluated continuously. All are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as employment may be contingent upon a successful background check, security clearance, and/or customer approval.
The physical demands and work environment that are described in this position description are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
This position description is a summary of the essential functions and requirements of this position. This document is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties and requirements of the position; at any time, the employee’s manager may assign other duties as related, or as otherwise deemed appropriate and necessary, within the general scope of the role, without the need for additional compensation.
GPTech obeys all laws prohibits the discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, parental status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This is a consultant position