- Date: 08 Jan 2025
- Location: Perth
- Work Type: Permanent / Full Time
- ASX-Listed Gold Company
- Exciting Open Pit Greenfields Mine Start Up
- Competitive Rem Package
Overview:Our client, a Perth-based ASX-listed gold mining company, is seeking a skilled and experienced General Manager Operations to lead the development and execution of its new open-pit gold mine in Western Australia. With mining expected to commence in March/April, this role offers a unique opportunity to oversee a greenfields startup and drive the project through successful production milestones.
Key Responsibilities: - Provide strategic and operational leadership for all aspects of the open-pit mining operation;
- Oversee the ramp-up from development to production, ensuring timelines, budgets and safety standards are met;
- Implement and manage operational plans, focusing on efficiency, safety and cost control;
- Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements, including environmental and safety standards;
- Collaborate with the corporate team to align operational performance with business objectives;
- Report directly to the executive team and board on key performance metrics, operational challenges and milestones;
- Manage contractors, suppliers and other stakeholders to achieve project objectives.
Required Experience: - Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering or Geology;
- Hold a WA statutory Mine Manager's Certificate of Competency or Quarry Manager's Ticket;
- Demonstrated experience in leading greenfields mine startups, preferably in open-pit gold operations;
- Proven track record as a General Manager Operations or a Mining Manager ready to step into a GM role;
- Strong knowledge of open-pit mining methods, planning and scheduling;
- Excellent leadership, decision-making and problem-solving skills;
- Effective communication skills and the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels;
- Ability to manage change and adapt to the dynamic challenges of a startup operation.
Benefits: - Competitive remuneration package in line with experience;
- Opportunity to lead an exciting greenfields mine start-up project with substantial growth potential;
- Work with a motivated team in a fast-paced, dynamic and supportive company culture.
If the mentioned opportunity sounds interesting, we encourage you to apply using the provided link. Alternatively, resume applications and enquiries can be directed to Dan McComb via
dan.mccomb@ironcoveglobal.com or
+61 2 8005 7377. Iron Cove Global – Mining Search is an Australia-based, globally-focused mining recruitment & executive search firm. Should you be interested to learn about other opportunities we may be working on, please get in touch.All applications are treated with the strictest of confidence.
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