Regional Water and Tailings Manager

Glencore Australia; Ravensworth; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Glencore Australia is seeking a site-based professional to manage water and tailings systems in the Greater Ravensworth Area, NSW. You will analyse volumes, design infrastructure, and lead improvements while coordinating with site personnel to meet environmental consents.

The role requires engineering related to water management, with a background in CHPP or related water/tailings experience, plus strong communication and stakeholder skills.

Qualifications

• Engineering discipline related to water management.
• Mechanical or electrical trade related to water management.
• CHPP background familiar with water and tailings.
• Experience with project management processes.

Responsibilities

• Analysing the life of mine water and tailings volumes.
• Implementing strategies to maximise our efficient use of the regional water and tailings assets.
• Design and construct new infrastructure to meet our business needs.
• Manage and maintain our existing infrastructure.
• Liaising closely with the sites nominated personnel to ensure the maximum benefit of the integrated water and tailings system is realised and ensure compliance with environmental consents.
• Develop strong working relations with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Engineering discipline related to water management

Job description

Advancing careers. Advancing everyday life.

Glencore is committed to providing an environment that adheres to the Respect at Work Legislation.

The Greater Ravensworth Area (region) encompasses Ravensworth, Liddell, Mt Owen, Glendell, and Integra mines and incorporates an interconnected water and tailings network.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will be responsible for;

• Analysing the life of mine water and tailings volumes.
• Implementing strategies to maximise our efficient use of the regional water and tailings assets.
• Design and construct new infrastructure to meet our business needs.
• Manage and maintain our existing infrastructure.

Liaising closely with the sites nominated personnel to ensure the maximum benefit of the integrated water and tailings system is realised, you will be responsible for technical management and monitoring of the various site water and tailings balances ensuring both site and Greater Ravensworth Area comply with respective Environmental consents in place.

To be successful in this role you will have either an;

• Engineering discipline related to water management.
• Mechanical or electrical trade related to water management.
• CHPP background familiar with water and tailings.

There is a requirement to be familiar with project management processes and have demonstrated an ability to deliver projects from concept through to execution.

You will have high performance standards and excellent communication and influential interpersonal skills to assist in developing strong working relations with internal and external stakeholders.

The role is a site based role in the Greater Ravensworth area of the NSW Hunter Valley near Singleton, in close proximity to Maitland and Newcastle, this operation offers the opportunity to further develop your career in a challenging and fast paced environment, coupled with an idyllic lifestyle and location, for willing applicants.

For further information please contact:

Ashley McLeod – Regional General Manager - 0400 373 250

Glencore provides unrivalled career and development prospects, great communities and the opportunity to work with leaders in your field.