Operations Manager Job in Brisbane 4000, Queensland Australia

Operations Manager
Xstrata Coal Queensland

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Xstrata is a global diversified mining group, listed on the London and Swiss Stock Exchanges, with its headquarters in Zug, Switzerland. Xstrata’s businesses maintain a meaningful position in seven major international commodity markets: copper, coking coal, thermal coal, ferrochrome, nickel, vanadium and zinc, with additional exposures to platinum group metals, gold, cobalt, lead and silver, recycling facilities and a suite of global technology products, many of which are industry leaders. The Group’s operations and projects span 18 countries, and employ approximately 56,000 people, including contractors.

Operations Manager
Oaky Creek Coal, Tieri, QLD (Ref No. 1975)

Xstrata Coal Queensland is seeking an Operations/SSE Manager to provide management, direction and visible leadership to the Oaky No. 1 underground operation. Reporting to the General Manager - Emerald region, you will deliver against the business strategy by implementing best practice mining methodologies and continuous improvement initiatives within a safe working environment and within budget. This opportunity exists due to an internal transfer.

Your strong focus on compliance and sustainable development will ensure legislative and statutory requirements are met and safety standards are exceeded. You will set high standards for the site’s production targets through efficient and safe mining activities. Your effective communication, strong influencing and negotiating skills will ensure you develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and lead a high performing site management team.

We are seeking a credible and decisive leader who will be a role model for safe work practices and an achievement oriented work culture. You will be commercially astute, have extensive leadership experience in an underground statutory position and a proven track record in developing and implementing improved production and safety strategies. Tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering or a related discipline are required. A 1st Class Mine Manager’s Certificate and SSE qualification will be highly regarded.

For further information please contact Michaela Wilson on (07) 3115 5378.

Applications close: 27th November 2011

Apply online at:
www.xstrata.com/careers

This ad appeared in The Courier Mail on 12 Nov 11