Mine Support Superintendent

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Mine Support Superintendent

Southern Forests Employment Hub - Bunbury, WA

Mining, Oil & Gas

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Reporting to the Mining Manager, the successful candidate will provide leadership and accountability for mine support activities that enable the safe, efficient and ongoing operation of the mine. The role is responsible for running the tailings remining contract, coordinating contractor performance and interfaces, and delivering capital projects that support mining continuity, operating infrastructure, environmental compliance and future mine requirements.

Responsibilities Include

• Provide safe and effective leadership of mine support activities required to maintain ongoing mine operations;
• Manage the tailings remining contract including contractor safety performance, compliance,and production delivery, cost control and day-to-day execution;
• Coordinate tailings remining interfaces with mining, processing, maintenance, technical services, environment and other site users;
• Ensure hazards, critical controls and environmental controls are identified, communicated and verified before work commences;
• Develop, implement and monitor short- and medium-term execution plans for remining, supporting earthworks and mine infrastructure activities;
• Lead the delivery of capital projects that support the ongoing running of the mine, including scope development, scheduling, budget control, procurement support, construction supervision, commissioning and handover;
• Monitor contractor progress against agreed plans, budgets and performance measures and address non-compliance or underperformance in a timely manner;
• Ensure mining support infrastructure is maintained, improved and fit for purpose to enable safe and productive operations; and
• Support environmental and rehabilitation activities associated with remining, clearing, topsoil handling, drainage, water management and earthworks.

About The Employer

Greenbushes Lithium Operation

Lithium plays a critical role in the transition to clean energy, and Talison Lithium is the world's leading lithium minerals producer with the largest high-grade ore body in the world - join us and be a part of the transition.

About The Candidate

• Minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience;
• Experience in mine planning and project management.
• Supervision and Risk Management training according to WA Work Health and Safety Act 2022
• Ability to demonstrate effective people management skills;
• Extensive contractor management experience;
• Experience in leading incident investigations and reporting;
• Knowledge and ability to interpret mine safety regulations; and
• Understanding of environmental management systems.

Work Environment

Some of the many benefits of working with Talison include:

• Flexible working environment;
• Income protection insurance;
• Life Insurance for company superannuation employees;
• Competitive parental leave policy;
• Salary sacrifice options for remote area housing, motor vehicles and superannuation; and
• Participation in site performance-based incentive scheme.

About Talison Lithium

Talison Lithium supports many of the community projects, groups and sporting events our employees are involved in. Our future is within, and as part of, the community.

The Greenbushes Lithium Operation is located in a unique residential setting, near the town of Greenbushes atop the picturesque Darling Scarp. Being active in the broader community is integral to our core business values of safety, transparency and inclusiveness. We regularly carry out site tours for local school and community groups and promote education through Mine Open Days and community events.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

Talison Lithium strongly encourages applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of work experience. Talison Lithium takes pride in its unique location and the excellent work/life balance offering that our employees enjoy. Talison Lithium recognises that we are strengthened by diversity and is committed to providing a work environment where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We are an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from all genders, cultures and identities.

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