Project Manager

Barminco forms part of the Perenti Group, a diversified global mining services company. Barminco can offer you opportunities to take your career to the next level as one of the world's largest hard-rock underground mining companies, with operations in Australia and across the globe. The Perenti Group operates across a wide range of mining sectors and offers unique career progression opportunities.

Start here, go anywhere with Barminco. Part of the Perenti Group, Barminco can offer you opportunities to take your career to the next level. Barminco is one of the world's largest hard-rock underground mining companies, with operations in Australia and across the globe. The Perenti Group operates across a wide range of mining sectors and offers unique career progression opportunities. 

We are looking for leaders who enjoy working with a dedicated team to develop and support their skills in a fast-paced environment.  

The Opportunity:

Barminco Ltd is currently seeking suitably skilled and experienced Underground Mining Project Managers to join our site based operations, working a fly in / fly out, 8 days on and 6 days off roster.

Reporting directly to the Operation Managers, the Project Manager is responsible for ensuring the safety and productivity of site personnel and maximising the utilisation of equipment and manpower to its optimum level, so as to exceed the standards and expectations of our clients. The position comes with high responsibility as it has total control over the entire business unit on site.

This challenging and rewarding role will provide you with an excellent opportunity to further develop your career and work alongside experienced industry professionals in a safe, dynamic and outcome focused environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Keep the Operations Manager informed and involved in all relevant matters that may have significant effect on the profitability, reputation and public profile of Barminco
• Build a high performing, commercial and customer focused culture
• Ensure a safe workplace for all employees, contractors and visitors by maintaining compliance with Occupational Health and Safety regulations, policies & procedures.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure mining physicals are achieved as per contract/client schedules.
• Conduct regular analyses of costs and create and implement initiatives to reduce costs, to improve the profitability of the contract.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legal obligations, including current legislation associated with mine safety, employment, occupational health and safety, licensing, etc.
• Provide effective people management, including demonstration of leadership, understanding of the current employment legislation and ensuring adequate training, with the aim of improving retention, reducing turnover and maintaining an appropriately skilled workforce.
• Management of site based functions, such as Maintenance, Mining Engineering, Diamond Drill, as well as any other services undertaken in the contract.  This includes, overseeing construction, adjustment of schedules, mining equipment, machinery and consumables.
• Financial management according to the contract and service agreement with our clients, including submission of progress claims and variations as required.
• Contribute to the ongoing success of the organisation by working effectively with other managers and staff in meeting agreed objectives.
• Utilise in-house functional advisors and resources, to assist in maximising site profitability.

Skills, Experience & Attributes:

• Extensive experience in a similar position within Underground Mining, preferably for a large Contractor
• Degree qualified desired but not essential 
• Undergound Mining background or background of Mine Engineering
• Have your Underground Supervisors Certificate of Competency or First-Class Mine Mangers Certificate of Competency
• Significant experience managing and executing Mining Contracts
• Be client focused with regard to commercial, technical and service delivery
• Demonstrated ability to analyse commercial information
• Dependably exercise sound judgement and decisions
• The ability to influence and engage with key internal and external stakeholders
• Strong observation and analytical skills, along with a keen attention to detail

Ready to take the next step in your career? Click on the Apply button to start your journey and join the Barminco team today.  Find out more about Barminco on our website www.barminco.com.au.   

The Perenti Group of companies will comply with all applicable government directives or Public Health Orders.  Should a government directive or Public Health Order mandate specific vaccinations for our people, we will require employees to comply with these requirements. This may involve employees providing proof of vaccination as a condition of employment.