Mine Operations Superintendent - Perth, Australia - Glencore

Description

You will be responsible for

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• Optimisation of all available equipment and personnel resources in the mining of nickel/cobalt ore for each reporting period to achieve targets;
• Ensuring continuous maximisation of ore recovery and minimising grade dilution during the mining process through effective resource and mining management;
• Maintaining a high-level of safety awareness with all department employees and contractors by participating in regular workplace and system audits, safety meetings, action follow up, and general communications;
• Continuous process improvements and audit compliance;
• Managing the operations workforce by overseeing hiring, development, coaching and the performance assessment of relevant roles;
• Monitoring the systems and business processes applicable to the role, identify and prioritise improvement opportunities and formulate alternatives and improvements to systems and methods; and
• Collaborating closely with other departments in order to assist with the delivery of all site targets.

About You
This role would suit a technically competent and motivated mining professional with the capacity to ensure the consistent application of best practice across our integrated mining operation.

You will also have:

• A tertiary qualification in Mining Extraction or similar (preferred);
• An unrestricted WA Quarry Manager ticket;
• Previous experience in a similar role leading a large team including clearing and rehabilitation, production and contractor mining services;
• A high-level understanding of the Mines Safety and Inspection Act;
• A strong drive in the area of continuous improvement with demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills;
• Demonstrated ability to investigate work place incidents and the ICAM investigation process; and
• A current & valid manual driver's licence.

What We Offer
We offer a diverse range of opportunities across our multi-pit mining operations through to our complex and technically challenging hydrometallurgical process plant.

Also on offer are:

• A permanent position working directly for Minara Resources
• The opportunity to work for a progressive industry leader in nickel mining and processing;
• A work environment that prides itself on high safety standards;
• A range of health and lifestyle benefits including our Employee Assistance Program (EAP);
• An excellent team culture with recognition and reward programs;
• An attractive variable compensation program that creates a link between individual performance and company success;
• The opportunity to take advantage of our impressive 100 kilometres of cycling and running tracks, premium on-site gym facilities with weekly fitness and sport programs;
• An above industry standard superannuation contribution of 14%;
• A generous private health insurance allowance;
• Well established on-the-job training opportunities and development programs to further your technical and leadership skills;
• The ability to salary sacrifice flights, parking, super and novated leasing etc.; and
• Relocation and visa support.