2-year contract with an owner-operator, potential for future growth at Group level. Underground and open-pit experience, Mergers & Acquisitions analysis/exposure exp is also highly regarded. The purpose of this role is to provide support to the COO and manage production for the two Mines. The Head of Technical will provide direct coordination and oversight of Mining and Processing, as well as the Engineering and Civil Maintenance support functions, and liaise closely with Exploration and the Project Management Office. Specific emphasis is on turning around overall operations to build a profitable company, within financial, health and safety, and environmental constraints. A key outcome of the role will be to remove silos and create a unified and integrated Operations team with aligned end-to-end ownership of safe production, from extraction through to processing, with a single aligned plan for maintenance and civil support and strong delivery focus.

Qualifications

• Minimum tertiary qualifications in mining, processing or engineering, business or commerce Skills/Knowledge/Experience
• >15 years’ experience in mining operations, across the breadth of operational functions
• >10 years’ experience leading turnaround mining operations
• Significant experience delivering line transformation of health and safety outcomes
• A highly influential leader able to draw clear lines to single production outcomes

The role is offering a 3:1 or 6:2, With a generous $USD expat package.

If you would like to be considered, please provide an updated cv and contact details to emma.clark@ascension-global.com.au, shortlisting to be conducted immediately.