Processing Manager

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Processing Manager. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Minimum bureaucracy, Collaborative approach to business
• Integrity in all aspects of business, Why work with anything less
• Work on groundbreaking projects with some of the world’s most experienced people

Our client attract, employ and develop people with extraordinary skills who share their morals and want to make a variance. Throughout our business, they encourage their people to expand their capabilities and use their functional expertise to help them deliver on their scheme and contribute to our long-term future.  They identify true talent and they reward for that.  With this role they believe in your skills and they are prepared to go the extra mile to help you achieve and exceed your goals and take full accountability for delivering results within a complex, ambiguous environment.

The position of Processing Manager will be responsible for ensuring that employees, contractors and visitors are not exposed to unacceptable risks associated with mining, maintenance, store facilities or any infrastructure associated with the mining operation. Furthermore you must ensure all risks that are not as reasonably low as possible are controlled. You will also be responsible for the overall financial performance of the mining operation along with the planning and utilization of the mining fleet.

This position interfaces closely with the Mining, Maintenance, Geology, Marketing/Logistics and Environmental /Safety Managers, has a team of plant operators, team leaders and a Process Supervisor as direct reports.

 Key duties and criteria for the role are detailed below:

• BSc Mineral Processing or equivalent
• Managing Mine and Process Plants exposure - Greenfields
• Management of Process Plants
• Commissioning Process Plants
• Extensive Upgrades experience
• Flowsheet Development, Feasibility and Metallurgical Studies
• Testwork Planning, Coordination and Management
• Metallurgical Process Due Diligence and Project Review
• Metallurgical Waste Management and Plant Water Balances
• 8-10 years Mineral Processing experience with at least 3 years in a Process Manager role.
• Responsibility for overall operational performance.

• Meeting/exceeding production targets and product quality objectives.
• Maintaining mechanical availability and metallurgical efficiency targets.
• Ensuring effective/efficient/safe operating processes and procedures.
• Achieving budgetary requirements and implementing effective cost-control and cost-reduction measures.
• Managing operating personnel and maintaining staffing levels.
• Ensure compliance with company OH&S policies and procedures and relevant regulations.
• Promote safety awareness across the site by actively supporting and participating in safety initiatives.
• Develop operational budgets and provide timely monthly operational report.
• Implement and manage metallurgical research activities and studies to optimise plant performance, mineral recovery and product quality.
• Provide technical review and support to project development activities.
• Ensure compliance with company environmental policies and procedures, relevant regulations and actively promote environmental responsibility across the site.

• Previous experience at a similar level of management;
• At least 5-10 years’ experience in mine operations with at least 5 years exposure to copper /gold mining;
• Exposure to management of open pit mining (desirable);
• Previous experience with hard rock mining;
• Previous exposure to safety and health risk management;
• A thorough understanding of financial modeling with a strong technical background.

Other Skills or Competencies:

• A belief that all injuries can be prevented;
• Ability to assess a problem and identify potential solutions and implement the most appropriate one;
• Demonstrate a positive work ethic;

The ability to forge and leverage long-lasting collaborative partnerships throughout the organisation and use robust influencing abilities to build strong multi-functional networks across borders.  The passion and talent for building and developing diverse, high-performing teams through inspirational leadership this is what they reward.

Our client understands that people have families and a life outside of work and support their employees to balance their challenging lifestyles. In this role you will be appreciated for your initiative, self motivation and communication skills.

Our client will provide an excellent salary package, company vehicle and career progression plan to the successful candidate and this will give you the chance to stamp your mark and be an integral part of this truly great mining opportunity.

Please forward your current resume with cover letter to [email protected] or call Bonnie on 08 8410 2720 for a confidential discussion.

In order to avoid disappointment, please do not apply if you do not meet the above requirements.

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