Brisbane Based Permanent OpportunityReporting to Managing Director - Greenfield Vanadium / Critical Minerals / Battery Electrolyte project development.
Growing company and long-term career opportunities on the owner's team.
About the Company:Our client is Vecco Group.
Vecco is developing a world-class Vanadium resource project near Julia Creek in QLD as well as downstream Vanadium Battery Electrolyte Manufacturing facilities in Townsville and Texas, USA.
The integrated project (mining and manufacturing) has attracted both Prescribed Project and Coordinated Project Status by the Queensland Government.
The company has funding in place and is backed by multinational corporate investors Idemitsu and Coeclerici Group.
Vecco is already taking orders for Vanadium Flow Battery Electrolyte, which is being produced from their 2ML per annum demonstration facility in Townsville.
One of their customers is Sumitomo Electric, who produces grid-scale vanadium flow batteries.
A PFS has been completed demonstrating a technically viable & financially attractive project with 28 years life of mine.
The project and business model are robust and relatively de-risked, and the company is therefore ready to embark on the next stage of growth.
More information can be found at https://www.veccogroup.com.au/ About the Role:Vecco is seeking a Project Director to lead and deliver the Bankable Feasibility Study (BFS) for the integrated project (mine and electrolyte facilities).
This critical role will focus on managing the BFS while supporting the CTO to actively identify opportunities for further optimisation of the project scope and economics to secure a successful Financial Investment Decision.
The role will be responsible for the successful completion of the BFS to progress the development of the integrated project, including mining, beneficiation, and refining through to manufacturing and product logistics.
The mine will be open pit.
The position is based in Brisbane and reports to the Managing Director.
Additional Responsibilities:Proactively coordinate and manage the mine and downstream manufacturing BFS's with the appointed engineering consultants.Continuously challenge and identify opportunities to optimise project economics and to uncover new opportunities for project improvement.Support the CTO and consultants to complete the final BFS reports to the high-quality standard necessary to meaningfully engage with potential project financiers.Plan and oversee execution schedule for the mine and electrolyte manufacturing facility through detailed design and execution.Qualifications and Experience:Bachelor's Degree in engineering (mechanical, civil/structural, mining, process) as a minimum.Demonstrated Feasibility Study project management experience of mining projects, supported by a strong operational understanding of mining and processing project economics.Track record in successfully progressing feasibility studies to financial completion.Experience in progressing in-pit beneficiation unit operations (scrubbing, screening, slurry pumping), fine particle flotation technologies, hydrometallurgy unit operations (acid leaching, solvent extraction and filtration) will be highly regarded.Why Apply:We believe the position could be suited to an experienced Study Manager / Technical Manager who has experience developing mining projects and who is looking for the next step up to Project Director level.
Beyond that, there is an opportunity to progress further into a senior management position as Vecco progresses from development to production.
In addition to a competitive salary package, the successful candidate will obtain access to the company's incentive program.
How to Apply:Please submit your application via SEEK or get in touch with Lucas Eyers at Stellar Recruitment to discuss this rare and exciting opportunity in more detail.
Lucas Eyers – Mining Business Manager
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Phone: + 61 4 5248 3407
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