Specialist - Surface Operations

Operations near and far

Cadia Valley Operations is located in Central Western New South Wales, approximately 25 kms outside the vibrant regional township of Orange and a convenient three hours from the capital city of Sydney. Employees reside in varied accommodation options in and around the district of Orange with the surrounding area’s occupied by wineries, stone fruit orchards, farming and national parks.

Employees have access to the area’s wide range of amenities, including a prominent health sector with a modern well-equipped regional hospital, excellent educational facilities, shopping, large selection of sport and recreation options, transport and other services such as childcare.

Who we’re looking for  

Reporting to the Superintendent – Surface Operations, The Specialist – Surface operations will support the surface operations department to ensure safe and timely achievement of targeted outcomes through a focus on project management and scheduled compliance.

The specialist will be a key part of the operational readiness team with regards to the Tailings Storage Facility, with a focus on dust suppression and management. In addition, you will contribute to required weekly & monthly plans and contribute to the coordination and execution of weekly and monthly reporting.

Other responsibilities include:

• Responsible for ensuring a safe working environment, by understanding and implementation of all site Policies, Procedures, Standards and Safety requirements.
• Co-ordinates the activities of the Surface Operations team to ensure execution of approved plans for the achievement of targeted outcomes.
• Coordinate and execute department Business Improvement initiatives.
• Research, assess and recommend on new technologies that will assist the department achieve its objectives and targets.
• Project management of allocated projects including Continuous Improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have operational experience and have exposure to dust and tailings management within a mining operations environment.

You will also possess the following: 

• Experience in mining operations and earth works.
• Tailings dam experience – Highly regarded.
• Dust suppression and management activities experience – Highly regarded.
• Current Dam Safety course (Desirable)
• People Management Skills (Managing/Leading Matters)
• Experience in scheduling and sequencing
• Experience in Microsoft Office programs & SAP 

Please note this is a 5/2 residential role.

Our commitment to you  

Our people bring our organisation to life. With us, you’ll find experience all around you. Our leaders are visible and approachable, leading and supporting the organisation through transformation. We bring out the best in each other, inspiring performance and a belief in making an impact.  

Look around and you’ll discover opportunities to explore different pathways. Supported by development programs and guided by our leaders, you’ll learn and grow in your time with us. 

At this stage, we are not accepting any external agency CVs for the opportunity.