Mining - Processing (Mining, Resources & Energy)
Full time
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Harmony is the largest gold producer by volume in South Africa and is a significant operator of gold tailings retreatment facilities. In Papua New Guinea, Harmony owns and operates the Hidden Valley mine and owns 50% of the Tier 1 Wafi-Golpu copper-gold project. Harmony owns 100% of the Eva Copper project, a near-term copper project in Queensland, Australia. These assets are supported by the Harmony Australasia regional corporate office located in Milton, Brisbane.
Reporting to the Executive General Manager - Processing & Operations Projects, the Processing Principal will manage technology improvement research and development projects aimed at improving operating and recovery productivity and efficiencies.
The key responsibilities of this role include:
Establish and maintain standards and policies for the Processing Department and any associated Contractors or other service providers. Ensure timely and effective two-way communication of workplace information required to effectively perform processing functions, referring to Supervisors and other key employees when sensitive or critical situations arise. Promote active participation of employees in identifying and reporting potential environmental hazards. Liaise with environmental and community relations staff regarding issues, incidents or non-compliance within the area of your responsibility. Oversee the implementation of management initiatives and ensure appropriate alignment with strategy and the requirements of other departments. Implement and maintain a metallurgical accounting system to account for product, optimise plant operation and allow accurate grade reconciliation. Manage the performance and development of the Processing and Metallurgical teams, making recruitment decisions, applying performance management practices and implementing training programs. Owns and executes the metallurgical recovery model(s) used for all planning purposes. Collaborates with the Geology department and contributes to the following geological models: Reserve, Geological Framework ST/MT, Resource ST/MT, Ore Control, and Geo-met. Contributes to the development of business plans by providing expertise on processing strategies and tactics, geo-metallurgical models, risk and uncertainty of resource estimation in the planning period and options for the management of ore characteristic variability to ensure optimum plant feed to maximise recovered gold. Optimise the metallurgical and environmental performance of the process plant through monitoring, test work, procedural changes, process control and innovation. Lead decision making, whilst ensuring that employees are empowered to make decisions on issues within their competency. Monitor decision quality, checking for adherence to policies and standards, and coaching for improvement. Support the cost-effective achievement of monthly, quarterly and annual production targets (mill throughput, gold and silver recovery, plant availability) in accordance with the business plans, whilst adhering to company safety, environmental, operational and engineering standards. Provide all necessary internal and external reports on safety, metallurgical accounting, operational and environmental performance, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. About You :
To succeed in this role, you should be self-motivated and able to work efficiently and collaboratively with:
Minimum 10 years' experience with exposure to large scale complex processing plants in a senior supervisory position. Preferably with Merrill Crowe and flotation experience. Bachelor of Mineral Processing, Metallurgy or Chemical engineering. Planning, analytical and problem solving skills. Leadership, motivation of others. Team building, coaching and counselling. Well developed written and oral communication skills. What are the benefits of working for Harmony? Flexible working practises. Eligible to participate in the company bonus scheme. The opportunity to work for an international mining company with a diverse workforce. Easy access to our office located a short walk from Milton train station. Small and supportive team. You should be highly organised with exceptional attention to detail skills and the ability to work quickly and efficiently in a small team environment.
If you believe you have the skills, knowledge and experience to fulfil this role, please submit your application online. Please include a Cover Letter which outlines how your skills and experience align with this role.
Salary will be negotiated commensurate with experience.
To learn more about Harmony, please visit our website
Please note we will be considering applications on an ongoing basis and therefore encourage you to apply at your earliest opportunity. Your application will include the following questions:
Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment medical check? Are you willing to relocate for this role?
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