Surface Mining Manager

Job Description

Company: Gold Fields Group Services (Pty) Ltd Role Details: Reporting to the Mining Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring that all functions and activities associated with the effective running of the operating unit are planned and executed to achieve budget commitments. As employees at Gold Fields, we expect all employees to act in a manner that seeks to align and enhance the values, safety culture, and performance of Gold Fields to create enduring value beyond mining. This role can be offered as residential in Kambalda or Kalgoorlie or Fly in Fly out from Perth on an 8 days on 6 days off roster. Bus transportation is provided to and from the site for residential candidates and relocation assistance will be offered to the successful candidate if required. Benefits include: Annual Performance Bonuses and Cash Long-Term Incentive Plan Salary sacrifice options Increased annual leave entitlements and long service leave pro rata after 5 years of continuous service About the role: Provide clarity, guidance, and consistency to the operating unit by setting clear and achievable objectives within the specific budget parameters. Manage and oversee the utilization and maintenance of assets to maximize return including the application of new procedures, processes, and technology where appropriate. Manage all technical and commercial aspects of the operating unit by monitoring and addressing achievement against planned goals and objectives. Control operational activities by approving all operations plans reviewing and reporting against benchmarks and actively aligning plans when required. Ensure operational functions’ support requirements are understood and met by communicating them to the senior management team and support areas and following up on actions. Manage conflicting priorities and scarce resources (human, financial, etc.) to achieve the organization’s goals. Drive the innovation and continuous improvement processes throughout the operational functions by setting departmental requirements and monitoring external developments. Instigate improvements and ensure the requirements and proposals of the operating unit are put forward and considered by the senior management team by openly promoting, supporting, and sharing continuous improvement suggestions and ideas. Provide an integrated operating unit budget to gain access to required funds to achieve budget targets and ensure the budget aligns with the business unit’s financial KPIs (margin, NCE/oz., etc). Support the long-term Life of Mine (LoM) plan by aligning and achieving the budget. About you: A valid Unrestricted WA Quarry Manager Certificate is essential. Possessing a bachelor’s degree in mining engineering is helpful. Extensive demonstrated experience in operational management and strategic roles. Sound knowledge of mining (both open pit and underground) and processing methods. WA 1st Class Mine Managers’ ticket would be advantageous. A successful track record in senior operational roles in the gold industry is highly desirable. Gold Fields is committed to achieving an inclusive workforce. We recognize that the diverse talent of our people will ultimately determine our growth, performance, and success. We strongly encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds. #J-18808-Ljbffr