Pit Operations Lead – Quarry Team (Permanent)

Holcim Australia; Oaklands Junction; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Holcim Australia is seeking a Pit Manager to lead the quarry team at Oaklands VIC. The role focuses on safety, environment and achieving production targets with a cost-conscious approach.

You will work closely with the Quarry Manager to drive continuous improvement and compliant operations. The successful candidate will bring experience in quarry operations, Drill & Blast, and proven leadership, with a commitment to training and team development.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Extractive Industries (desirable).
• Cert IV in Surface Extraction Operations.
• Ideally you will have 5 years in a Quarry role including experience in Drill and Blast & experience in supervising a workforce
• Intermediate skills in Google Suite and general computer/tablet operations
• Promote a culture of teamwork by establishing reward, recognition and work systems which support working together.

Responsibilities

• Manage pit operations and lead the Pit Team.
• Share the Lead with the management team in the implementation of SHE policies, principles and directives.
• Ensure compliance with SHE Responsibilities Statement and promote a safe system of work and a strong safety culture in the workplace.
• Comply with all relevant safety, health and environment legislation. Provision of relevant site induction programs.
• Assist the Quarry Manager to manage the operation to ensure the agreed production targets, goals and objectives are achieved.
• Ensure efficient financial performance of the operation through: 1) Effective R & M expenditure within budget constraints 2) Minimal rework and waste. 3) Maintaining cost models to optimise Drill & Blast and Load & Haul activity expenses
• Ensure that mobile plant condition is maintained to agreed standards and manage mobile plant utilisation & efficiency to agreed productivity targets ensuring problem areas are identified and corrected.
• Ensure site compliance with relevant environmental legislation, development consent, environmental licence conditions and Company policies.
• Ensure Holcim environmental standards, guidelines, systems, initiatives and goals are effectively implemented, including compliance with site environmental permits.
• Assist in the implementation of environmental plans.
• Ensure all employees are adequately inducted and trained.
• Maintain training & competency plans for all employees in the pit team

Skills

Google Suite

Education

Diploma in Extractive Industries

Cert IV in Surface Extraction Operations

Job description

Holcim Australia is seeking a Pit Manager to lead the quarry team at Oaklands VIC. The role focuses on safety, environment and achieving production targets with a cost-conscious approach.

You will work closely with the Quarry Manager to drive continuous improvement and compliant operations. The successful candidate will bring experience in quarry operations, Drill & Blast, and proven leadership, with a commitment to training and team development.