Process Manager

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Process Manager. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Permanent Position
• Immediate Start Available
• Negotiable Roster for the right candidate

CuDeco Limited owns and operates the 3.0Mtpa Rocklands Copper Mine situated near the town of Cloncurry, 121kms east of Mt Isa in N.W. Queensland.  CuDeco prides itself in being a regional employer of choice that supports the local community.

We currently have an opportunity for a Processing Manager with a proven track record in Copper and/or hard rock mineral operations to become an integral part of our Senior Management team.  

Reporting directly to the General Manager / Senior Site Executive, this role will lead the Process and Metallurgy teams in safely achieving optimum processing plant output. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of delivering operational improvements and people development.  It is ideal for someone who is a self-starter with good communication skills and who enjoys a challenge.

Tasks include but are not limited to:

• Provide the short, medium and long term operational and production direction for the Processing Department to ensure maximum and sustainable profitability of the business
• Direct operational input into the operation of the processing plant to ensure budget and forecast production targets are met
• Lead the production work group to support all activities of the operations plan
• Establish and maintain standards and procedures for the Processing Plant and any associated contractors or other service providers.
• Oversee or support the development, implementation and continuous improvement of key process controls, operating systems, and metallurgical parameters to achieve desired outputs.
• Succession planning and development of workforce through identifying skills gaps and putting in place appropriate training plans
• Provide leadership to site processing, tailings disposal, and management activities whilst ensuring health, safety environmental and community relations standards are maintained.
• Ensure adherence to statutory requirements as a minimum standard.
• Promote active participation of employees in identifying, reporting, elimination of potential hazards.
• Oversee the implementation of management initiatives and ensure appropriate alignment with the strategy and requirements of other departments.
• Lead decision making whilst ensuring the employees are empowered to make decisions on issues with their competency.
• Optimise the metallurgical and environmental performance of the process plant though monitoring, test work, procedural changes and process control and innovation.
• Support the cost-effective achievement of monthly and annual production targets 9mill throughput, Cu recovery, plant availability in accordance with the business plan while adhering to company safety.

Qualifications:

• Engineering Degree in Processing, Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering
• Current unencumbered C Class driver license
• 10 + years in metalliferous processing with exposure to crushers, grinding mills, floatation, and HPGR and tailings disposal
• 5+ years supervisory experience
• S1, S2, S3
• Process Plant Management and Planning skills
• Leadership and Mentoring Skills
• Experience with ERP software (SAP, IFS, Oracle, Pronto)
• A conviction that all injuries can be prevented
• Strong and effective communication skills

The Processing Manager role is a permanent full-time position offering a competitive salary and benefits package based on a mutually agreed roster. Rocklands is a residential mine but FIFO arrangements may be considered for the right candidate from Townsville or Brisbane.

For further information about this role and to find out how you can be a part of our team please call the Human Resources team on site at 07 4742 4800 or email [email protected]. 

Alternatively click 'Apply Now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.

CuDECO Limited is an Equal Opportunity Employer.