Study Manager

Osborne Park, WA, Australia, 6017- Permanent, Full timeMineral Resources has a great opportunity for an experienced Study Manager to join our team based in Osborne Park. As an ASX 50 and perennial high performing company, Mineral Resources Limited (MinRes) is an Australian based leader in the performance and delivery of diversified mining services and minerals processing, underpinned by a growing world-class portfolio of mining operations across multiple commodities including iron ore and lithium. WA’s a state (and an economy) built on mining and at Mineral Resources (MinRes), we’re focused on growing that position. With this growth comes new roles and those rare opportunities to get noticed and achieve meaningful results. **About the role** MRL in partnership with RDG Technologies Pty Ltd are focused on the continued development of their technology to extract high value products from waste red mud. With test work and piloting ongoing, MRL is seeking a Study Manager to progress the project through process design, preliminary engineering and future study phases. Preliminary engineering has now commenced to evaluate project scalability and project economics. Reporting to the General Manager Development and Engineering the Study Manager will lead the project through these critical development phases towards an investment decision. **In this position you’ll**: - Develop study, project and vendor scopes of work and other related documentation, managing in a timely and cost effective manner, reporting progress as required. - Manage day-to-day study/project team interfaces and interactions, managing expectations and developing lasting relationships with various MRL functions. - Effectively manage the engagement of external consultants, engineering service providers, contractors and vendors. - Act as the focal point regarding technical queries for suppliers and engineering service providers and respond to all queries within skill set and knowledge in a timely manner. - Regularly review project schedules and budgets to ensure that study and project objectives are met and effectively communicate with key stakeholders progress. - Encourage and build mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members. - Ensure Quality Assurance and Safety programs are maintained and adhered to - Minimise company exposure to avoidable and unnecessary risks. - Suggest areas for improvement in internal processes along with possible solutions. - Comply with and model standard policies and procedures. ***Necessary skills and qualifications**: - Tertiary Qualifications in Engineering (Preferably Mechanical, Civil or Process). - Minimum 8 years’ experience in similar roles - Experienced with mining related studies and/or projects with an understanding of processing and supporting infrastructure requirements. - Previous exposure to and understanding of multi-discipline engineering and the associated interdependencies, integration and interfaces. - Ideally has diverse project experience from the design phase through to commissioning. - Demonstrated skills in managing project controls and schedules. - Excellent communication skills with internal and external clients. - Proven ability to maintain good relationships with both clients, suppliers and the project team. - Ability to work well under pressure and manage time effectively. - High level of computer literacy (operating systems, office products, engineering tools). - Have a real desire to implement and follow through on multiple issues and projects to achieve productive results. - Knowledge and understanding of computers and Microsoft software packages. We’re creating opportunities for you to own projects and deliver results. From start through to completion, your fingerprints will be there. Because here you don’t get lost in layers of people; you step up to make your mark and can easily see your contribution. At MinRes, you get noticed when you maximise opportunities and build a better project, a better team, a better workday. **What we offer** We offer a range of benefits to our employees including: - Competitive salary. - Annual bonus. - Access to "MyShare" MinRes Share Plan. - Employee discounts and offers. - Physical and mental health programs. - Salary packaging. Mineral Resources Limited is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage applicants who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander to apply.