Minara Resources 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.
Minara Resources 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 in a professional and well managed heavy earthmoving workshop.
You will be responsible for:
Providing direct supervision of contractors and sub-contractors working within the area of responsibility
Providing input for area of responsibility, during preparation of annual departmental budget
Ensuring all maintenance targets are achieved and the equipment is maintained in a safe condition
Prioritising on-the-job safety protocols and compliance requirements
Promoting a unified "team" atmosphere within maintenance personnel to align with Mining Department objectives
Optimising resource management to minimise costs effectively
Contributing maintenance insights for equipment selection to enhance mining fleet performance
Encouraging innovation and employee engagement to drive continuous improvement in work practices
Ensuring strict adherence to quality control procedures in line with equipment manufacturer recommendations
Monitoring work tasks closely and helping resolve any associated issues promptly
Supporting the setup and review of planned daily tasks for maintenance activities
Conducting toolbox talks and team safety meetings to promote a safety-conscious work environment
About You
This role would suit a mechanically proficient leader with extensive open pit heavy earthmoving equipment experience.
You will also have:
Trade qualification in Mechanical Fitting or trade qualification in any other mechanical trade coupled with mobile plant mechanical maintenance experience
Completed WHS statutory supervisor units and meet applicable WA legislation statutory requirements, examinations and registrations
Evidence of successfully passing applicable examination for statutory supervisors (Schedule 26)
WA ‘C’ ‘HR’ class drivers’ licence
Cert IV in Front line management (preferred)
High Risk Work Forklift licence(preferred)
Demonstrable Experience as a Leading Hand, Supervisor or similar in heavy earthmoving
Demonstrable years’ experience in mining of similar size and scale
Experience on Caterpillar and Hitachi heavy equipment (preferred)
Strong leadership and motivational experience
Experience in safety, quality, environmental and maintenance management systems
Demonstrated application of continuous improvement ideas
Good computer skills with the ability to use integrated management systems, word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet applications
Ability to communicate effectively across all levels
Confident communicator with senior management, legal entities, and external stakeholders
A high-level of understanding all relevant legislation relevant to role in the mining industry in Western Australia.
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 Minara Resources
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.
now at www.glencore.com/careers