AddressMinara Resources has an opportunity for an experienced Process Safety Engineer to join our established and dedicated team.
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 successful person will become a member of a hardworking and committed team who are responsible for implementing, managing and continuously improving Process Safety systems within our major hazard facility. This consists of a blend of engineering and management practices designed primarily to maintain plant integrity and prevent the loss of containment of the hazardous materials or energies associated with the processing of these materials.
You will be responsible for:
- Ensuring process-safety-related risk framework meets corporate objectives and legislative requirements associated with Major Hazard Facility;
- Providing expert guidance on the implementation and improvement of operation, maintenance and technical practices associated with Process Safety Management;
- Monitoring, measuring, reporting, reviewing and continually improving MMO's Process Safety and Risk Management Systems;
- Facilitating risk assessments (e.g. HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA, BowTie) for both capital projects and operational activities;
- Providing expert input into Operations incident investigations; and
- Championing Process Safety awareness amongst employees and contractors.
About You
This role would suit an experienced Process Safety Engineer looking to expand their knowledge and make a positive impact within a complex processing environment. You will also have:
- Tertiary qualifications at degree level - Chemical Engineering, Metallurgy, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or an aligned discipline (Essential);
- Process Safety Audit / Assurance experience & Postgraduate qualifications in Process Safety / Risk Management (Preferred);
- Extensive large-scale nickel and cobalt processing experience, or similar continuous complex chemical process experience (Preferred);
- Exposure to managing costs and budgeting and providing leadership to a team;
- Demonstrated application of continuous improvement ideas; and
- High level understanding of all relevant legislation relevant to role in the mining industry in Western Australia.
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.
- 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; and
- The ability to salary sacrifice flights, parking, super and novated leasing etc.
Apply now at www.glencore.com/careers
