Mine Operations Manager

• Lead a skilled team in a dynamic and challenging environment
• Drive safety, optimisation and productivity enhancements across the mining department
• 4/3, 4/3, 8/6 roster | Murrin Murrin

Minara Resources is Australia’s largest cobalt producer and a major world producer of nickel. Our Murrin Murrin site in WA’s northern Goldfields is an integrated nickel and cobalt mining and processing operation employing over 1,000 people. We are a diverse, dedicated and driven workforce, building a sustainable business today with a focus on tomorrow.
Minara Resources is wholly owned by Glencore, one of the world’s largest globally diversified natural resources companies and a major producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities. Glencore employs over 145,000 people operates around 150 operating mining and processing sites, oil production assets and agricultural facilities in over 35 countries.
The Role
The individual who secures this position will join a dedicated and industrious team responsible for overseeing a group of motivated mining professionals.
You will be responsible for:

• Foster and promote a positive safety culture in all responsible areas while ensuring adherence to the sites Health and Safety Management Plan
• Raise safety awareness through audits, safety meetings, and open communication within the team/s
• Provide leadership aligned with MMO Values and ensure a culture of environmental responsibility, understanding and respect within the workforce
• Develop, execute and track the annual Mining business plan, driving continuous improvement and employing best practice principles
• Manage the department budget and implement applicable systems for cost control, tracking and variance reporting
• Maintain visibility and accessibility throughout the team and with all internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure alignment and support with the Mine Technical Services Department to successfully execute the mine plan
• Working with the department Superintendents to ensure all areas (Mine Operations, Mine Maintenance and Drill and Blast) are appropriately resourced and able to discharge their duties in order to achieve the mine plan and site objectives
• Ensure all operational activities are reconciled (actual Vs target) with appropriate documentation and investigation to explain variance
• Work with HR business partners to ensure recruitment and personnel matters are handled promptly and in line with MMO and Glencore guidelines

About You
This role would suit a proactive and results-oriented professional. You will also have:

• 6-8 years' relevant mining experience in a large truck and shovel operation
• Proven leadership, delivering results through multidisciplinary teams
• Proficient in integrated management systems, word processing, presentations, and spreadsheets
• Familiarity with Mine Planning and Geological-based software
• Cost management, budgeting, and continuous improvement skills
• Strong report writing and presentation capabilities
• Confident communicator with senior management, legal entities, and internal and external stakeholders
• Relevant and recognized tertiary qualification
• In-depth understanding of mining legislation in WA
• Possession of a Western Australia Unrestricted Quarry Manager Certificate of Competency (highly desirable)
• Valid WA 'C' class driver's license

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:

• 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.
• Relocation and visa support

Apply now at www.glencore.com/careers