Address- Permanent staff position
- Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia
- 8 on, 6 off FIFO roster
Specialist – Development
George Fisher Mine, Underground Mining Operations
Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia
Reference No: 42143
Mount Isa Mines is one of the oldest, largest and most complex mining operations in Australia located in Mount Isa, Queensland. Employing over 4,000 people, Mount Isa Mines is now looking for a new members to join the team.
The Operation
Mount Isa Mines is the second largest producer of copper in Australia and one of the largest zinc mines in the world. It is a key asset in Glencore’s global mining portfolio.
The Mount Isa Copper and Zinc operations are integrated across the entire supply chain, from resource identification and development to production and distribution of copper, zinc and lead to customers across the world.
We are attracting the best in the industry into our teams, as we trust in our people’s talent and support them in their development to become leaders in their field. We offer structured career development plans and mentoring from industry leaders in your field to ensure our people reach their desired potential.
The operation is situated on land traditionally owned by the Kalkadoon People and we respect their rights and interests.
As a leader within Glencore Mount Isa Mines, you are entitled to a comprehensive range of benefits aimed at attracting and retaining our most valuable asset, our people. Benefits such as training, structured development (professional and personal) and recognition programs are critical to your long-term success. We also offer a competitive remuneration package inclusive of 13% superannuation and a generous bonus incentive scheme. This fantastic opportunity is offered 8 on, 6 off FIFO roster. Glencore is one of the largest integrated zinc producers in the world, with zinc and lead operations and exploration projects in seven countries. This is an exciting time to be part of the Glencore team, don’t miss out.
The Role:
A vacancy currently exists in the Mount Isa Mine team for an Operations Specialist - Development. The Development department has a critical role in ensuring that the lateral development targets are achieved to enable key infrastructure and production cycle schedules are met. The Development Specialist must have an in depth understanding of the development mining cycle including ground support, development cycle requirements and a basic understanding of development scheduling.
The Specialist role exists to facilitate the planning, support, and co-ordination of the Development team as well as liaising closely with the other departments to minimise interactions within the operation.
The specialist role works closely with the tech services department to ensure that plans are adequate and deliverable including development memos and rehab plans, and weekly and monthly plans.
Your key responsibilities include:
- Responsible for communicating accurate and relevant information to the scheduling team.
- Responsible for providing plans and support to the Developement team to enable execution of the mine plans.
- Responsible for ensuring the weekly plan aligns with available resources and equipment.
- Responsible for communicating all relevant information to the Development team, including weekly handover information between outgoing and oncoming crews.
- Responsible for tracking monthly department KPI performance, and providing detailed feedback for reconciliation reviews with the scheduling team for weekly and monthly plan compliance.
- Responsible for developing a positive team culture in line with Glencore values including mentoring and coaching to build employee role competency.
- Responsible for completing workplace observations/inspections and logging them in Bsafe (minimum 4 per month).
- Responsible for the auditing of data (e.g. daily and monthly reports, checklists, permits).
- Responsible for making good and timely decisions utilising a mixture of analysis, experience and judgement that keeps the operation moving forward in a safe and production mannor.
- Responsible for the identification and implementation of continuous improvement opportunities.
The successful applicants will have:
- Required - S1, S2, S3 Certificate
- 5+ years underground development mining experience (Including a minimum of 2 years supervisory experience)
- Demonstrated understanding of Underground Development Operations
- Demonstrated knowledge of risk management, safety systems and legislative requirementsfor underground mining
- Experience leading and developing large work teams to deliver business outcomes
- Highly Regarded - Mining Engineering Diploma
- Highly Regarded - Bachelor Degree in Mining Engineering
For any further questions please contact: Kylie Duncan, on phone (07) 4744 3*** or email ************@glencore.com.au
Applications Close: Friday 19th April 2024
