Processing Superintendent
Reporting to the Processing Manager, the Processing Superintendent is responsible for the safety performance of the processing team and the safe operation of the Ravenswood Gold Plant. The role is also responsible for process optimisation and giving daily operational direction to production supervisors and their teams. The purpose of the role is to drive safety and production plan execution, as well as implementing organisational culture change.
Key Responsibilities Include:
* Demonstrate stewardship in safety and health by leading safety plans and ensuring compliance with all legislative requirements.
* Promote a safe culture by actively leading and driving hazard reporting, field leadership activity as well as continuous improvement.
* Lead and contribute to incident investigations, risk management, and management of change processes.
* Contribute to and support effective fixed plant maintenance planning, shutdown execution, operational readiness and commissioning of new projects.
* Deliver production budget and manage non-compliance effectively through operational performance and improvement project management systems.
* Manage departmental costs, providing inputs into CAPEX and OPEX budgeting and forecasting to ensure positive financial performance.
* Effectively manage the tailings storage facility (TSF), cyanide handling and water to ensure operational and environmental compliance.
* Ensure ongoing training and development of processing personnel to attain key competencies and meet legislative requirements.
* Guide and develop effective operating strategies to address performance gaps using the operational management system and collaborate with the metallurgical team to improve productivity.
* Coach and mentor the processing team, using knowledge and expertise to review work practices and actively manage employee performance and development.
* Engage with internal and external stakeholders to support all functions of the processing department
* Assisting the Processing Manager to drive change by implementing defined accountabilities and setting critical tasks for the processing team.
About You:
Essential
* 10 years of experience within a process plant environment, with at least 5 years in a superintendent level role.
* Extensive industry, frontline leadership experience within a gold or base metal processing environment
* Background and/or qualifications in production execution management, metallurgy, chemical engineering, or related fields is not compulsory but will be considered favourably
* Ability to collaborate, engage, influence outcomes and communicate internally as well as across functional disciplines at multiple levels to support production execution
* Strong, hands-on work ethic, coupled with a sense of urgency and ability to get things done in an emerging, high-growth company.
* Highly autonomous, organised, self-starting and proactive team player with ability to multi-task and lead effectively.
* Demonstrated safety leadership and the confidence to lead by example to maintain a high profile in the promotion of a safe working environment.
* Possess confident ability to organise and lead diverse teams effectively. Proven experience in leading change and strong interpersonal skills highly desirable.
* Have previous and proven experience as a people leader, with the ability to influence and shape a positive team culture.
* Change driver with proven experience in leadership, coaching and performance management.
Desirable
* Advanced level understanding and experience with management of improvement and operational performance systems will be advantageous
Nestled 120kms south of Townsville, in the vibrant landscapes of north-east Queensland, Ravenswood Gold Mine stands as a testament to both a rich legacy and the forefront of innovation. Ravenswood Gold is a private Australian company jointly owned by EMR Capital (EMR) and Golden Energy and Resources Limited (GEAR).
What We Offer:
* An opportunity to lead by example and make a positive impact in a-established mining operation alongside a team of experienced environmental professionals and to help shape the company's growth and development.
* Support a team with extensive industry and site knowledge and experience
* DIDO on an 8:6 roster
* Accommodation and meals provided
Applications should include the following documentation in PDF format:
* Current Resume
* Cover letter addressing suitability for the role as outlined above.
All preferred candidates will undergo pre-employment checks, including a Nationally Coordinated Police Check, medical assessments, reference checks, and verification of qualifications.
Ravenswood Gold acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Country on which we walk, live and work. We recognise their long history on the lands upon which our operations exist today and the care they gave to these lands for thousands of years. We pay our respect to their cultures and Elders past, present and future, and recognise their continuing connection to land, air and sea.
Ravenswood Gold specifically acknowledges the Birriah People who are the Traditional Owners of the Country where the Ravenswood Gold Mine operates, the Bindal People who are the Traditional Owners of the Country where the Ravenswood Gold Townsville office and warehouse are located and the Yuggera and Turrbal People who are the Traditional Owners of the Country where the Ravenswood Gold head office is located in Brisbane.