Mine Operations - Leading Hand

Murrin Murrin Operations 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.

Murrin Murrin Operations 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 supporting the Supervisor – Mine Operations in delivering targets and KPIs for mine operations. The incumbent also assists with team development, liaises with other sections and departments in order to ensure the best possible outcomes for all personnel and equipment. 

You will be responsible for:

• Acting in the role of Supervisor as required.
• Ensuring compliance by mining crews with all Murrin Murrin Operations (MMO) safe work practices, policies and procedures.
• As a representative of the Quarry Manager, ensure personnel in the mining areas are not exposed to hazards - this will be achieved by undertaking regular workplace inspections, engaging personnel and directing the mining crew operations accordingly.
• Ensuring effective utilisation of the mining fleet to deliver on the mining plan.
• Completing all required statutory and area specific documentation.
• Directing and supporting the mining team to achieve production requirements.

About You
This role would suit an organised and flexible leader able to implement and monitor different task simultaneously whilst supporting your team to achieve production targets.

You will also have:

• WA ‘HR’ class driver’s licence (minimum).
• Successful completion of an approved WHS Risk management unit for statutory supervisors
• Evidence of successfully passing an applicable legislation examination for statutory supervisors
• First Aid Certificate
• Restricted Quarry Managers Certificate of Competency (preferred)
• Minimum 5 years mining experience in a similar excavator and haul truck operation
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a supervisor or worker in a similar operation or industry
• Minimum 1 year mining experience in a leading hand equivalent role
• Experience in the operation of a variety of surface mobile equipment

What We Offer
We offer a diverse range of opportunities across our multi-pit mining operations through to our complex and technically challenging hydrometallurgical process plant.

Also on offer:

• A permanent position working directly for Murrin Murrin Operations
• 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
• An attractive variable compensation program that creates a link between individual performance and company success
• 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 15%
• 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.

Apply now at www.glencore.com/careers