Operational Readiness Lead

Operational Readiness Lead - Metallurgy

**Date**:10 Sep 2024

**Location**: Subiaco, WA, AU

**Company**:northernst

Ready to pursue your professional journey with Northern Star Resources? As an ASX 50 global-scale gold miner, we have sizeable operations across Western Australia, Northern Territory and Alaska. With unparalleled pathways for advancement and avenues for personal growth, we stand as Australia’s premier gold employer. Your journey starts here.

At Northern Star Resources, we live by our STARR Core Values which encapsulates Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Respect and Results. These Values are not just words on paper; they are the cornerstone of our Company culture and guide everything we do. You will play a pivotal role in upholding these Values and contributing to our collective success.

**Position**: Operational Readiness Lead - Metallurgy

**Work Location**: Subiaco Head Office with frequent site visits

**Roster**: 5:2 - Monday - Friday

Our** KCGM Growth Project Team** currently has a fantastic opportunity for a **Operational Readiness Lead - Metallurgy** managing a major expansion and modernisation project at our **KCGM gold processing plant** in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia.

**Principal Accountabilities**:

- Develop and implement operational readiness strategy for metallurgy function.
- Engage and manage external resources where required.
- Schedule and track progress of deliverables.
- Coordinate with the project team to ensure metallurgical design and operational requirements are met.
- Engage with site stakeholders, promote collaboration with the project.
- Review existing metallurgical test work, identify gaps and define programs to close.
- Develop, or update key metallurgical systems;
- Metallurgical accounting
- Reporting platforms i.e. PiVision, PowerBi
- Budget and forecasting
- Laboratory information management system
- Operational and downtime data management system
- Develop and implement training resources for metallurgical staff.
- Review and influence operational readiness and commissioning requirements for metallurgical equipment and processes.
- Provide expertise and guidance to broader operational readiness team.
- Provide leadership through coaching, mentoring, and developmental activities to members of the team driving a positive workplace culture that reflects NSR’s Core Values.
- Integrate solutions for current state processing opportunities. Identify issues/gaps which need resolution and create a management plan to implement improvements.

**To thrive in this role, you’ll need**

**Expertise and Accomplishments**:

- Minimum 5 years relevant experience in the gold and hydrometallurgical processing industry.
- Gold processing plant experience including flotation.
- Ultra fine grinding experience (desirable).
- Computer literacy - Microsoft Office (Extensive Excel skills).
- Metallurgical accounting, forecasting and budget development experience.
- Ability to think strategically and commercially, approach solutions creatively, and consider organization-wide impacts.

**Attributes**:
Success in this role will come from being a high-performing individual who actively upholds and promotes STARR Core Values, driving continuous improvement, high-quality work, and cost management in alignment with business strategies. You will also have the ability to anticipate and plan for potential scenarios, combined with a genuine passion for delivering positive outcomes across your portfolios.

**Discover the perks of working at Northern Star**
- Company subsidised GU Health Insurance.
- Gold Price Variable bonus incentive.
- Short-term incentive bonus program.
- Employee Share Plan programs.
- Gold standard parental leave policy.
- GoldSTARR rewards program - cash savings for everyday expenses.
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) that includes free, confidential counselling and wellbeing services.
- Salary continuance (income protection) insurance from commencement.
- Salary sacrificing benefits, including novated leasing and remote area living benefit options.

**Eligibility**: