Mining - Processing (Mining, Resources & Energy)
Full time
Our Jaurdi mine is a new, exciting gold operation located 30km north of Coolgardie in the Goldfields of Western Australia. We have built and commissioned a 500,000 tpa gold processing plant and have a 5+ year mine life. Beacon continues to explore, discover, and pursue opportunities on its path to becoming a long term, sustainable and profitable mineral producer recognised for delivering value to all its stakeholders.
The role will suit a proactive and driven Processing Manager that can lead a small and diverse production and maintenance team. The role will report to the General Manager. Your responsibilities include overall management of the processing operations to safely achieve budgeted performance; providing visible and effective leadership to achieve high standards of performance ensuring sustainable value is delivered. Ideally, the candidate will reside in Kalgoorlie on a 5 days on, 2 days off, 4 days on, 3 days off roster but this is negotiable for the right candidate. Open to accepting FIFO applicants.
Key responsibilities include: Lead and mentor the processing department.Monitor, audit and optimise plant metallurgical performance to ensure desired recoveries and throughput.Supervise test work and manage metallurgical projects from initial conception to completion.Provide forward-looking data for day-to-day optimisation of the processing plant.Ensure that safety, health and environmental standards are complied with.Assist in analysing production results and resolve operational problems.Assist in the preparation and ongoing management of department budgets and forecasts.Ensure that all work is conducted according to approved standards and procedures.Provide technical support, training and guidance to the operational crews.Reporting and data collection.Ensure compliance with statutory requirements by ensuring all works performed are within relevant laws and regulations.Ensure all production and maintenance requirements associated with the Jaurdi processing facility are met in a safe and timely manner.Implement planned improvements projects and initiatives to deliver sustainable processing facility performance.Manage the development of annual cost, maintenance and production budgets for the Jaurdi site.Lead metallurgical feasibility studies for resource development and third-party ores.To be successful in this role, you will have: Self-starting attitude.A Tertiary qualification in Metallurgy, Process or Chemical Engineering.Strong understanding of process technologies and equipment.Extensive knowledge and experience in managing a gold process facility within the mining industry.A leader that thrives on driving and achieving safe production, being commercially astute while continuously improving and valuing their people.Proven performance in achieving sustainable operational improvement in a Senior Leadership position within the resources industry.A strong commitment to a pro-active approach to health, safety and the environmental requirements within the mining industry.An ability to communicate effectively and engage key stakeholders to work collaboratively.You will be rewarded with: Achievable Quarterly Bonus Scheme.Relocation Package.Roster Negotiable.New Role – Opportunity to make it your own.Our mission is to provide our employees with an empowered, collaborative, friendly and safe work environment based on mutual trust and respect. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Your application will include the following questions:
Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?How many years' experience do you have as a Processing Manager?How many years' experience do you have with forecasting for businesses?How many years' experience do you have as a Metallurgical Engineer? #J-18808-Ljbffr