Senior Closure Advisor

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The Opportunity
The Senior Closure Advisor will play an integral role providing technical advice and support to the business in closure planning, management and minimisation of risks and impacts on the physical environment as they relate to closure.

This role involves having strong stakeholder engagement with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, to ensure the development of baseline studies and site closure plans to meet project and regulatory requirements.

For this position you will report directly to Principal Mine Closure and Rehabilitation - Studies and be based at our HQ office in Osborne Park, and on occasions oversee projects onsite as the business requires.

Key responsibilities may include:

• Assist mine closure team in the development of closure designs and studies.
• Undertake project planning and coordination for research and development projects.
• Work with site personnel and contractors to ensure the development of mine closure studies and site closure plans to meet project and regulatory requirements.
• Design, review, and update comprehensive mine closure plans in accordance with latest industry standards, environmental regulations, and company objectives.
• Coordinate development of completion criteria in line with closure outcomes
• Assist in the development of business closure standards and procedures.
• Support the functional team by providing information and guidance on Closure aspects at an operational site
• Assist with sampling and analysis work of mineral waste and soil as required to address knowledge gaps in landform design.
• Integrates with site teams to embed closure plan during operations to minimise future liabilities.
• Contribute to engagement with Traditional Owners, regulators, local communities and land holders to ensure stakeholder concerns and expectations are addressed
• Project Manage required research for closure on a range of studies and scientific research projects, including field trials that address knowledge gaps in Closure Plans

What Is Required

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering (Mining, Civil or Environmental), Environmental Science, Geoscience, or similar
• Minimum 7+ years of experience in mining; operations or consultancy
• Mine closure / environmental restoration experience highly desirable
• Working knowledge of Environmental Legislation relevant to the Mining Industry.
• Demonstrated technical writing skills (Drafting mine closure plans, scope of work etc.).
• Strong experience across broad range of technical disciplines including mine planning, hydrogeology, geochemistry, landform design and evolution (highly desirable)
• Project management and/or contractor management experience
• Arc GIS and Deswik / Surpac skills (highly desirable)
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite – particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project.

About Mineral Resources
MinRes is a leading diversified resources company with extensive operations in lithium, iron ore, energy and mining services across Western Australia. With a focus on people and innovation, MinRes has become one of the ASX's best-performing companies since listing in 2006.

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