Production Superintendent

Our client is in the enviable position of running a very profitable gold mine and has firmed up a significant reserve.

Currently producing 3-400,000 ounces for the next 3 years and a 10 + year mine life, with over 3 million ounces of defined mineral resources and closing on 5 million measured and indicated. When you're mining at under $1,500 per ounce, you end up looking at significant mine and mining operations.

To keep a mine like that running effectively and efficiently, we are now looking for an **Open Pit Production Superintendent **to oversee the delivery of the mining plan throughout all mining areas. This is a full time role with our client, FIFO Perth on a 8:6 roster.
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With a significant remuneration package, at one of the highest paying gold producers in WA, you will also be eligible for the following
- Annual Bonus Scheme;
- Long Term Bonus in Cash Incentive;
- Retention Bonus a Site Allowance;
- Private Health Insurance Allowance;
- Income Protection & Life Insurance;
- Salary Sacrifice options;
- Frequent Flyer points.

The role will require you to
- provide operational direction, input, and advice for the safe mining of the resource while ensuring its compliance to the prescribed mine plan, meeting meet production targets;
- optimise design and scheduling, including the minimisation of ore movement and dilution,
- project management and ensuring delivery of ancillary tasks to support operational delivery, including the maintenance and construction of haul roads;
- evaluate production performance;
- prepare & manage department budgets and forecasts
- build and maintain effective relationships in order to retain a high performance workforce through engagement, communication and motivation;
- understand and assist in the communication of the strategic mine plan and provide full analysis of results;
- lead the implementation of continuous improvement projects within the mining department;
- delivering effective leadership, including sharing your knowledge and experience with the team to encourage increased performance.

To be successful in this role, you will need significant experience in high volume open pit mine environment, a WA unrestricted Quarry Managers ticket, and ideally a mine engineering degree or significant operational experience. We'd love to see any qualifications in business or project management too.

**Salary**: From $200,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Employee mentoring program
- Free food
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Visa sponsorship

Schedule:

- Rotating roster

Supplemental pay types:

- Annual bonus
- Retention bonus

**Experience**:

- OP Production Superintendent: 3 years (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)
- Health insurance