Operations Manager

Company Description

You put safety first. That’s why we want you!

Anglo American Steelmaking Coal
Steelmaking coal is an essential ingredient in blast-furnace steel manufacture, producing steel used for critical building and infrastructure around the world.In Australia, we operate five steelmaking coal mines in Queensland’s Bowen Basin, and have additional joint venture interests in steelmaking coal and manganese, as well as copper exploration projects underway in North West Queensland and Western Australia.

Job Description

The Operations Manager is accountable for the implementation and delivery of the site operational support production plans/targets with zero harm to employees and contractors. This is achieved through effective leadership and coaching of Superintendents to ensure that the plans are implemented and monitored in accordance with AASMC policy and procedures. The Operations Manager is also required to offer advice and guidance to the General Manager/SSE on any issues that may prevent operational support targets from being met.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the operational support team to deliver mining targets, safely, optimally, and in accordance with the annual mine plan
• Optimise performance by leading a systematic approach to the identification and delivery of sustainable production process and method improvements
• Lead the implementation, and ensure compliance with, safety systems, practices, behaviours and develop a proactive safety culture throughout the mine
• Build, lead and develop a team to deliver the annual overburden and coal production plan with optimal production performance, generally achieving high output from the team with high morale
• As a member of the Dawson Senior Leadership Team (SLT) this role contributes significantly to the leadership of Dawson and is required to collaborate fully with other SLT members

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in a mining related discipline highly advantageous
• QLD Coal SSE qualification is highly advantageous
• Significant leadership experience within mining operations (preferably coal)
• Demonstrated experience delivering against set targets
• Experience in driving best practice through your department and into the business. This includes the development and implementation of strategy in line with business goals.
• Ability to understand functionality of business systems and extract relevant data for business purposes
• Track record in driving continuous improvement
• Experience in development and control of mine site budget and expenditure

Additional Information

• Location: Dawson, Moura, QLD
• Full-time, permanent position
• Competitive Salary & Annual Bonus + 12% Superannuation
• Flexible work arrangements available
• Professional and supportive team environment

What we Offer
When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programs, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company – and we’re still growing all the time.

Who we are
We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity, and showing care and respect for people and the planet. That means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies. As the custodians of coal and other precious natural resources – diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore and nickel – our extraordinary teams work safely and collaboratively, with the utmost consideration for local communities, our customers and the world at large.



Background checks
Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.



Inclusion and Diversity
At Anglo American, we embrace change and promote an inclusive and diverse environment where you can bring your whole self to work, every day. We are adopting new approaches to recruitment, talent development, mentoring, parental leave, and flexible working to further support diversity across our business.



How we are committed to your safety
Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.

How to apply
To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.

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CLOSING DATE
23 JUNE 2024

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