Superintendent - Production (Processing) - Refinery

• Perth, Western Australia, Australia
• Be a part of our continuous improvement plant performance
• 8:6 Roster FIFO Ex Perth | Site Allowance| Bonus | Medical Benefit | 14.5% Super |

Minara Resources has an opportunity for an experienced Production Superintendent to join our established and dedicated Production Compliance team based on site at Murrin Murrin Operations.

Minara Resources is Australia’s largest cobalt producer and a major world producer of nickel. Our Murrin Murrin site in WA’s northern Goldfields is an integrated nickel and cobalt mining and processing operation employing over 1,000 people. We are a diverse, dedicated and driven workforce, building a sustainable business today with a focus on tomorrow.

Minara Resources is wholly owned by Glencore, one of the world’s largest globally diversified natural resources companies and a major producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities. Glencore employs over 145,000 people operates around 150 operating mining and processing sites, oil production assets and agricultural facilities in over 35 countries.

The Role
The successful person will become a member of a hardworking and committed team who are responsible for the producing and implementing a successful plan to align production capability and plant utilisation across our processing plant.
You will be responsible for:

• Ensuring production targets are achieved and the plant is operated and maintained in a safe and environmentally responsible manner;
• Leading the Refinery Production team with a focus on their continual learning and development;
• Achieving operating budgets by assisting in maintaining the lowest cost of production;
• Contributing new operating and business development philosophies to ensure they are attuned with the operating demands;
• Monitoring the systems, business processes and harnessing opportunities for improvement to increase production;
• Assisting Line Managers with implementation of change management initiatives and other business improvement projects; and
• Developing continuous improvement targets for the function and drive, and measure achievement of these targets.

• A tertiary qualification in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or Metallurgy (preferred);
• Seasoned Production Superintendent with experience working in the processing industry;
• Experience with Nickel Laterite HPAL process (highly desirable);
• Demonstrated experience in a similar senior role in leading a team in line with quaity, safety, environemntal, budgeting and Mines safety and Inspections Act;
• A strong drive in the area of continuous improvement with demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills;
• A high level understanding of and WHS Legislation and Regulations, Permit to Work, High Risk Work, Risk Assessment tools and maintenance management systems;
• Demonstrated ability to investigate work place accidents and incidents utilising the ICAM investigation process; and
• A current & valid manual driver’s licence.

• A permanent position working directly for Minara Resources
• An attractive variable compensation program that creates a link between individual performance and company success
• The opportunity to work for a progressive industry leader in nickel mining and processing;
• A work environment that prides itself on high safety standards
• A range of health and lifestyle benefits including our Employee Assistance Program (EAP);
• An excellent team culture with recognition and reward programs
• The opportunity to take advantage of our impressive 100 kilometres of cycling and running tracks, premium on-site gym facilities with weekly fitness and sport programs
• An above industry standard superannuation contribution of 14.5%
• A generous private health insurance allowance
• Well established on-the-job training opportunities and development programs to further your technical and leadership skills
• The ability to salary sacrifice flights, parking, super and novated leasing etc
• Relocation and visa support

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