What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager (Leach Plant) position at Brunel?
Brunel is looking for a Manager (Leach Plant) to support our client who is a large global mining company. This permanent job opportunity will be in Arizona, relocation package available.
Our client is committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, encourages safe production and a culture supported by their core values. With them, you will find a collaborative environment where safety is a top priority, all opinions are valued, and people are empowered to grow in their career.
Direct, manage and control operational and maintenance activities in the Hydrometallurgical and Acid Plants to maximize the safe production of quality cathode and acid; in an environmentally safe manner while controlling costs.
- Actively seek opportunities for plant optimization and improvement in the areas of safety, environmental, production, quality, cost and employee development.
- Promote and enforce safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure compliance.
- Communicate with the Mine and Processing Departments to ensure the production and maintenance cycles are optimized.
- Provide oversight of the planning, scheduling and execution of plant maintenance activities to minimize downtime and achieve production and availability targets.
- Coordinate with Trans Load Facility to ensure timely sulphur deliveries.
- Work collaboratively with Corporate Acid Team to ensure acid balance in the southwest U.S.
- Coordinate and manage the harvest plan, leach flow and solution management with the Leaching Department.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree and ten (10) years of plant operational experience, including supervisory management experience.
- Extensive knowledge of Hydrometallurgical and Leaching operations.
- Knowledge of mining and mineral processing technology.
- Skills in supervising, evaluating, training and motivating employees.
- Ability to plan, prioritize, direct and manage a diverse number of operational areas, projects and activities.
- Skilled in preparing, defending, monitoring and administering budgets.
- Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions. Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Advance analytical and problem-solving skills.