Senior Operations Manager

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Operations Manager to oversee the planning, execution, and management of dewatering operations. The successful candidate will ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and within budget.

Main Responsibilities:

• Lead engineering, operation, and execution teams
• Manage plant, equipment, resources, and collaborate with various stakeholders to achieve operational targets and strategic objectives
• Liaise with project managers, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders to coordinate dewatering activities and resolve any issues that arise
• Track costs, monitor performance against targets, and report on progress to relevant stakeholders

Requirements:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A minimum of 10-20 years of experience in dewatering operations, preferably in mining or construction
• At least 5 years of experience in a superintendent/manager role
• Strong understanding of dewatering systems and related equipment
• Knowledge of water and wastewater treatment plants operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting as well as chemicals used in different processes
• Understanding of semi-complex pipelines and pipe reticulations, water storage, and transferring, with all related mechanical and electrical implications
• Implementing and enforcing safety protocols and procedures, conducting regular inspections and audits to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards

Desirable Qualifications:

• Tertiary qualifications in relevant fields such as mechanical, civil, or chemical engineering may be advantageous
• A strong track record of continuous professional development
• Previous site-based experience in any or a combination of the following sectors would be advantageous: tunnelling, dewatering systems, civils, and construction, water treatment, complex industrial installations, critical equipment maintenance scheduling, updating, and implementation, familiar with procurement and supply chain process, experienced working within water quality regulator, and water criteria compliances (surface water or ocean discharge, especially to environmentally preserved areas), knowledge of process control instrumentation, controls, hydraulic background, pipeline hydraulics, plumbing parts and accessories, some previous experience with chemical consumption forecast would be advantageous, a willingness to share previous knowledge and learn new skills

Competencies:

• A commitment to working safely within the company's HSEQ systems
• A strong organizational skill and work ethics
• Proven ability to lead and manage teams effectively
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office package
• High capability to reading systems, plants, and processing P&IDs
• Ability to multitask and to work under pressure, in some circumstances
• High interpersonal and exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong initiative and proactive nature
• Key collaborative skills, sound reasoning, and problem-solving skills
• Well-developed time management skills
• A self-motivated professional who has a can-do attitude, with a strong commitment to finishing the job
• Well-developed emotional intelligence, especially in establishing a good rapport with the team members' core accountabilities and responsibilities

This is a FIFO/DIDO site-based position that involves frequent driving to site locations throughout the project to support operations and perform site-based investigations. Directly reporting to the department manager, being capable of working independently within an engineering and operational team to support other team members in monitoring different treatment plants' performance, investigating the exceedance, and proposing troubleshooting solutions.

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of water management principles and practices, excellent leadership and communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.

We offer a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including access to professional development opportunities, paid parental leave, and Qantas Club membership discounts.