Mining Operations Director

1 month ago


Perth, Western Australia Glencore Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a seasoned Mining Operations Director to join our team at Glencore.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a highly skilled and experienced professional to lead our mining operations and drive business success.

Key Responsibilities
  • Optimise all available equipment and personnel resources in the mining of nickel/cobalt ore to achieve targets.
  • Ensure continuous maximisation of ore recovery and minimisation of grade dilution during the mining process through effective resource and mining management.
  • Maintain a high level of safety awareness with all department employees and contractors by participating in regular workplace and system audits, safety meetings, action follow up, and general communications.
  • Drive continuous process improvements and audit compliance.
  • Manage the operations workforce by overseeing hiring, development, coaching, and performance assessment of relevant roles.
  • Monitor systems and business processes applicable to the role, identify and prioritise improvement opportunities, and formulate alternatives and improvements to systems and methods.
  • Collaborate closely with other departments to assist with delivery of all site targets.
About You

This role would suit a technically competent and motivated mining professional with the capacity to ensure consistent application of best practice across our integrated mining operation.

You will also have:

  • A tertiary qualification in Mining Extraction or similar.
  • An unrestricted WA Quarry Manager ticket.
  • Previous experience in a similar role leading a large team including clearing and rehabilitation, production, and contractor mining services.
  • A high-level understanding of the Mines Safety and Inspection Act.
  • A strong drive in the area of continuous improvement with demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to investigate work-place incidents and the ICAM investigation process.
  • A current and valid manual driver's licence.
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.

About your salary: $150,000 - $200,000 per annum (dependent on experience).

We pride ourselves on having a work environment that values high safety standards.

Our benefits package includes:

  • A permanent position working directly for Glencore.
  • The opportunity to work for a progressive industry leader in nickel mining and processing.
  • 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.


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