THE ROLE
Applications are sought from experienced Alternate Open Pit ManagerS to join the team at Ora Banda.
* Provide technical and operational leadership across all open pit mining activities.
* Act in the capacity of Open Pit Manager when required, assuming full operational authority.
* Monitor daily mining activities to ensure alignment with short, medium and long-term mine plans.
* Ensure production targets are achieved safely and within approved design parameters.
* Oversee drill and blast performance, dilution control and ore recovery outcomes.
* Review and optimise mining methods, equipment utilisation and productivity performance.
* Coordinate activities between production, geology, survey, geotechnical and drill & blast teams.
* Support integration of planning outputs into practical field execution.
* Monitor compliance with geotechnical recommendations, tailings controls and pit wall management.
* Identify operational risks and implement practical mitigation strategies.
* Review reconciliation data and drive corrective actions where required.
* Support cost control through monitoring of dig rates, material movement and contractor performance.
* Provide leadership and technical guidance to mining engineers and operational supervisors.
* Maintain strong field presence to ensure standards are upheld and issues are addressed promptly.
* Undertake additional duties as directed by the Open Pit Manager or delegate.
ABOUT YOU
* Tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering or related discipline.
* Eligible for appointment as a Quarry Manager under the Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations (WA).
* Demonstrated understanding of obligations under the Work Health and Safety Act (WA) and WHS (Mines) Regulations (WA).
* Minimum 5 years experience in open pit mining operations.
* Strong understanding of Principal Mining Hazards and critical control management in open pit operations.
* Proven capability in drill and blast oversight, geotechnical control and open pit sequencing.
* Demonstrated experience in contractor performance management.
* Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Proficiency in mine planning and scheduling software.
BENEFITS
* Employee discounts program
* Site Quarterly bonus
* Generous paid parental leave scheme.
* Discounted Corporate Health Insurance option.
* 5 weeks annual leave for site-based employees.
* Salary sacrificing options including novated leasing and FIFO parking.
* Free access for you and your family to our EAP (Employee Assistance Program), a free confidential counselling and wellbeing service.
ELIGIBILITY
Candidates must meet our pre-employment criteria which includes a medical, drug and alcohol screening, and valid National Police Clearance.
At Ora Banda is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply.
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