Operational Excellence Manager

1 month ago


Perth, Western Australia Glencore Full time
About Minara Resources

We are a progressive industry leader in nickel mining and processing, offering a diverse range of roles across our multi-pit mining operations through to our complex and technically challenging hydrometallurgical process plant.

Salary

The estimated annual salary for this role is $180,000 - $220,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

Job Description

This is a key leadership position that will be responsible for driving operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives across the hydrometallurgical process plant. The successful candidate will have a strong technical background in metallurgy or a related field, and proven experience in leading teams and implementing process improvements.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Leading initiatives to enhance and optimise plant processes, focusing on improving safety, efficiency, and environmental compliance
  • Identifying, developing, and implementing process improvements to achieve production targets and reduce operational costs
  • Collaborating with key stakeholders to drive continuous improvement projects aligned with MMO's strategic objectives
  • Analysing plant performance data to identify trends and opportunities for process enhancements
  • Ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and standards, while promoting a culture of safety and continuous improvement

About You

This role would suit a technically competent and driven production specialist ideally looking for a new challenge in a multifaceted processing plant.

  • You will have a tertiary qualification in Industrial Engineering and Management, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or Metallurgy, or Mechanical engineering
  • You will have significant experience in a similar role leading a team in a metallurgical plant, and being accountable to improve quality, safety, environmental, performance, and budgeting
  • You will have a strong drive in the area of continuous improvement with demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills
  • You will have a deep understanding of relevant regulations and best practices, including Permit to Work, High Risk Work, and Risk Assessment tools
  • You will have proven experience commissioning and ramping up metallurgical operations
  • You will have experience in HPAL and RKEF technologies, experience in running utilities such as power generation, boilers, acid plans, refinery, etc.
Benefits

We offer a permanent position working directly for Minara Resources, with a competitive salary and benefits package that includes:

  • A generous private health insurance allowance
  • An above industry standard superannuation contribution of 14.5%
  • 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
  • An excellent team culture with recognition and reward programs
  • A work environment that prides itself on high safety standards
  • 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


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