Processing Manager (Residential / Copper / Gold / Greenfields / Process Plant / Metallurgy) – Muscat, Oman

Reference Number: 86 1503 RR

Job Description:
The Process Manager will be a highly experienced mining industry executive capable of taking a copper-gold project through design review, construction, commissioning phases and into operational phase. The role covers the construction, commissioning and operation of the processing plant, laboratory, tailings storage facility, water supply, and concentrate handling areas and all associated infrastructures.

The role requires previous experience in the commissioning and operation of mineral processing plants, preferably base metals and gold. The role requires a history of achievement in these mineral processing industries. The incumbent will also need skills in working with multi-cultural work groups and be able to communicate effectively with many diverse cultural teams

Responsibilities:

Operational:
Liaise with the Construction Manager to ensure focus is maintained on providing a quality processing plant.
Proactive involvement in the construction activities to ensure process design requirements are implemented.
Build Production budget for commissioning and early operating phases.
Build cost budget, including all costs associated with the process plant (power, reagents, maintenance, salaries and on-costs).
Operational Readiness for the Process Plant
Recruitment of process Teams
Training of teams in all aspects of Plant operation
Process Plant operating procedures prepared
Process Plant safe working instructions (SWIs) prepared
Maintenance Plan and maintenance system in place
Reagent supplies onsite and contracts for supply in place
Tailings Storage Facility operation plan in place
Water management plan
Routine reporting plan in place, notify significant variations to management team.
Champion risk-based management of HSEC for the Process team. Lead initiatives for hazard identification and risk reduction such as HAZOPs, risk assessments, inspections
HSE Responsibilities:
Ensure that all HSE instructions are fully understood and complied with
Must lead the HSE standards on site during construction and commissioning and ensure that everyone understands and follows the company standards and procedures
Must demonstrate total commitment to the company safety policies through participation and proactive involvement
Must ensure that all relevant safety procedures and practices are followed during performing operations
Responsible for reporting HSE incident, near misses and violation to immediate supervisor or through safety system software as appropriate
Responsible to participate in safety meetings and safety drills held on board and ensures operations abide by established/HSE operating procedures and practices and equipment is used within predetermined capacities

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering preferred. However other mining related qualifications will also be considered.
Minimum 10 years’ experience in mining including at least 3 years in management of similar processing plants
Experience with commissioning processing plants in the mineral processing industry, particularly in projects of greater than OMR 40million (USD $100million) capex
Demonstrated organizational Skills for leading a team including – Budgeting, recruitment, liaising with suppliers and mentoring of team.
Technical understanding of the process.
Proven leadership ability, drive and commitment.
Effective relationship building skills with suppliers and contractors.
Articulate and clear writing style, with proven experience of writing internal communications.
Capability to interact with organizations at the highest level
Ability to work well in a multi-cultural work environment.

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