Mining

Adelaide, Australia

Operations Manager

• $155k base salary plus super
• Car Allowance additional
• Site Allowance additional
• $5k annual fuel card additional
• Monday to Thursday on site – with Friday travel/flexible options
• ASAP start

Are you a forward thinking Operations Manager with experience within the Mining and Waste Sector? Our client is currently seeking a versatile, out of the box thinker to lead the Environmental Services team contracted to a National Business at the Olympic Dam Mine in South Australia.

Reporting to the National Contract Manager, the Operations Manager will be responsible for overseeing all waste management operations, maintenance, and control activities on site. The key areas of responsibility are:

Key Responsibilities

Operations Management

• Proactively manage operations following government and other statutory regulations, contract requirements and the clients policies and procedures.
• Align processes and reporting with the contract to ensure best practices are implemented following contract requirements, including the maintenance and implementation of the water quality management plan.
• Identify, manage and report on opportunities and risks, ensuring priority areas are determined and actions to address these needs are implemented in a timely manner.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve service delivery whilst maintaining customer service requirements.
• Identify and implement opportunities for optimisation in operations and maintenance to demonstrate value delivery to clients and customers.
• Manage the effective and efficient engagement of contractors and contracts for maintenance and minor capital works and repairs.
• Ensure that all administrative requirements are addressed in a timely and accurate manner and in line with policy and procedure.
• Effectively manage incidents and emergencies, minimising the impact on customers and consumers.
• Ensure that the contract’s requirements with our client are met and that the operations are managed within the budget and financial objectives of the team

Business Development

• To identify and actively pursue revenue-generating or cost-saving opportunities
• Build client and customer feedback into operational improvements.
• Engage regularly with senior customer management to promote the client’s capability and present solutions to customer issues.
• Maximise business opportunities by providing advice, quotes and feedback as required.
• Maintain clear communication between all key stakeholders (internal and external) and provide project progress reports and updates.
• Ensure appropriate information is communicated between customers and operational personnel.
• Make effective representation of the client to Government and statutory authorities, community and business groups.
• Develop productive relationships with suppliers

Safety

• Promote a safe environment by actively completing in-field leadership as per client requirements.
• Record and manage incidents as they occur.
• Review all operational and safety documentation before implementation.
• Ensure fleet and equipment are maintained compliantly, providing required data to the fleet maintenance team
• Lead the implementation of safety initiatives and the development of a strong safety culture with all employees and contractors.

Interpersonal Skills:

• Strong commitment to safety
• Positive attitude
• Goal driven
• Teamwork
• Critical thinking
• Conflict resolution

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum 5 years experience in a supervision or management role
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft/Google Suite programs (e.g. Word,Excel)
• Experience dealing with dangerous goods and EPA transport requirements
• Experience working or managing a landfill or similar
• Bachelor Degree or Trade (Engineering, Business or Mechanical Preferred)
• Previous Dam experience highly valued but not essential

If you believe you meet the criteria outlined above, apply now or email your application to Hannah Limond at hlimond@lpcommercial.com.au for review.

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