Longwall Relocations Manager

Company Description

Anglo American Steelmaking Coal
Steelmaking coal is an essential ingredient in blast-furnace steel manufacture, producing steel used for critical building and infrastructure around the world. In Australia, we operate five steelmaking coal mines in Queensland's Bowen Basin, and have additional joint venture interests in steelmaking coal and manganese, as well as copper exploration projects underway in North West Queensland and Western Australia.

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Job Description

Reporting to the Lead Operations Standards and Support, the Longwall Relocations Manager will lead longwall moves across all Steelmaking Coal (SMC) underground sites.

This is a full-time permanent role based at our Regional Office Hub in Moranbah.

The role will be rewarding and varied and will involve the following:

• Facilitate the development of longwall move plans and schedules well in advance and to track and measure and report on their progress
• Develop and review/overhaul repair scopes for the longwall equipment
• Provide overall guidance to SMC mine sites in the project management of longwall equipment overhauls, repairs, compatibility trails, conformity audits, quality assurance, change management and operational risk assessments to ensure on time delivery of the equipment to site to facilitate installation
• Define the equipment and resource scope and schedules for all mine sites and external hire equipment and labour requirements for longwall relocations
• Engage and manage contractors associated with longwall move activities
• Provide leadership and guidance in the development and review of commissioning process to facilitate reliable production ramp up and flawless start up through to handover
• Lead regular longwall move project coordination meetings
• Provide review and approval of scope changes, variations and trends
• Set performance standards that will deliver operations excellence and ensure they are met
• Develop and document the longwall requirements with respect to all the criteria to be met in the installation that will impact upon longwall operations
• Initiate and maintain regular interaction with the SMC mine sites and other Underground operations and integrate lessons learned
• Report on post relocation review and identify opportunities for continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification (desirable) combined with extensive longwall operation and relocation experience
• Demonstrated experience in a similar/same role in the resources sector
• Strong track record with engaging with stakeholders across multiple sites and workstreams
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing solutions to complex longwall issues
• Track record of interfacing with and influencing across all functions of the business

Additional Information

• Full-time permanent position
• Competitive salary + 12% superannuation
• Residential, DIDO & FIFO options available
• Annual incentive program

What we Offer
When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you'll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We're a large, successful multinational company - and we're still growing all the time.

Who we are
We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity, and showing care and respect for people and the planet. That means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies. As the custodians of coal and other precious natural resources - diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore and nickel - our extraordinary teams work safely and collaboratively, with the utmost consideration for local communities, our customers and the world at large.

Background checks
Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.

Inclusion and Diversity
At Anglo American, we embrace change and promote an inclusive and diverse environment where you can bring your whole self to work, every day. We are adopting new approaches to recruitment, talent development, mentoring, parental leave, and flexible working to further support diversity across our business.

How we are committed to your safety
Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day's work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we're also continually investing in new technologies - from drones to data analytics - that are helping to make mining safer.

How to apply
To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.

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CLOSING DATE
6 APRIL 2023

Please note, screening and interviews may take place prior to closing date - applications may also close before this date.

Recruitment Agencies
Anglo American Steelmaking Coal does not accept unsolicited applications from Recruitment Agencies.

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