SMP Operations Manager

KHG Contracting PTY LTD; Karara Junction; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

KHG Contracting is seeking an SMP Operations Manager to join our team in Perth, WA. This full-time role oversees the Sulphuric Acid Manufacturing Plant's operations, ensuring safety, efficiency and regulatory compliance while driving continuous improvement across the facility.

You will provide strong leadership to multidisciplinary teams, manage major shutdowns and turnarounds, and drive performance against safety, quality, productivity and profitability KPIs.

Qualifications

• Extensive leadership experience in SMP, mining, construction, maintenance and shutdowns.
• Proven track record managing large-scale mining projects.
• Strong commercial acumen with budgets, forecasting and profitability.
• Excellent stakeholder management and client relations.
• Commitment to safe work practices and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to multidisciplinary operational teams.
• Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of major maintenance shutdowns and turnarounds.
• Drive safety, quality, productivity, cost, schedule, and client KPI performance.
• Lead the Port Hedland business unit's operational and commercial performance.
• Manage budgets, forecasting, cost control, and profitability across projects.
• Mentor Superintendents, Supervisors, and technical teams.

Skills

Leadership

SMP ops

Mining ops

Budget management

Stakeholder mgmt

English comms

Job description

Since 2011, the Karratha Hedland Group (KHG) group of companies, has built a reputation for delivering quality SMP and civil construction projects throughout Western Australia. We also provide reliable, fixed plant maintenance services to a range of mineral processing clients. Our Core Values are Safety, People, Excellence, Quality and Accountability.

At KHG, we offer an opportunity to work within a growing and diverse organisation where every person’s skills, ideas and contribution are appreciated. Be part of a company that deeply values its people and apply today to Grow with KHG.

About the role

KHG Contracting is seeking a SMP Operations Manager to join our team in Perth, WA. This is a full-time position that plays a critical strategic role in overseeing the operations of our Sulphuric Acid Manufacturing Plant (SMP). As SMP Operations Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring safe, efficient and compliant plant operations whilst driving continuous improvement initiatives across the facility. This role is essential to our success in the Mining, Resources & Energy sector and reports directly to senior management.

Location: Various Sites within WA (Including Karara & Sino Mine) & also in our Perth Head Office

Type: Full time

Provide strong, visible leadership and direction to multidisciplinary operational teams.

Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of major maintenance shutdowns, turnarounds, and ongoing operational support contracts.

Drive performance across safety, quality, productivity, cost, schedule, and client satisfaction KPIs.

Lead the operational and commercial performance of the Port Hedland business unit.

Manage budgets, forecasting, cost control, and profitability across multiple projects.

Build and maintain strong relationships with key mining clients, stakeholders, and project partners.

Ensure compliance with all statutory, client, environmental, quality, and safety requirements, including ISO standards.

Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on operational efficiency, innovation, and business growth.

Mentor, coach, and develop Superintendents, Supervisors, and technical teams.

Oversee workforce planning, recruitment, mobilisation, and retention strategies for FIFO and local workforces.

Identify and manage commercial, operational, and safety risks across all projects.

About You

Extensive leadership experience within SMP, mining, construction, maintenance, and shutdown environments.

Proven track record managing large-scale mining and industrial projects.

Strong commercial acumen with experience managing budgets, forecasting, and project profitability.

Excellent stakeholder management and client relationship skills

A strong commitment to safe work practices, hazard identification and risk management

A positive attitude and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a production-focused team

Clear verbal and written English communication skills, including effective two-way radio communication.

Note: All applicants are required to undergo a pre-employment process which includes verifying Australian full time working rights, a fitness for work assessment, alcohol and drug screening and qualification/licence checks. Depending on the role, other checks may be required.

KHG is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce so we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• How many years' experience do you have as an operations manager?
• Do you have experience working on mine shutdown projects?
• How many years of project management experience do you have?
• Have you worked in a role where you were responsible for budget management & forecasting?
• Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?

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