Wellfield Manager

P&C Recruiting | H.R.; Arizona; On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

P&C Recruiting | H.R. is seeking a Manager, Wellfield to oversee ISCR wellfield operations and drive production targets in a safe, cost-efficient manner.

The role demands strategic planning, cross-functional leadership, and deep technical oversight to optimize resource recovery and ensure regulatory compliance. The position reports to the General Manager and requires a strong background in chemical engineering or hydrogeology with 10+ years in ISR/hydro-metallurgical settings and leadership

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Hydrogeology, or a related field.
• 10+ years of ISR wellfield or hydrometallurgical operations experience.
• 10+ years of supervisory experience.
• 10+ years of project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to meet short- and long-term production targets.
• Direct and oversee ISCR wellfield operations, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness.
• Optimize ISR resource recovery through technical innovation and data analysis.
• Manage expenditures to achieve cost and capital optimization.
• Maintain regulatory compliance.
• Lead wellfield teams including engineers, hydrogeologists, geologists, and maintenance personnel.
• Provide oversight and development of direct reports to align with production goals.
• Foster a safety-focused culture through training and awareness.
• Report KPIs and field activity updates to senior management.
• Coordinate activities across teams, departments, and contractors.
• Manage technical and construction services as needed.
• Drive mine development, pre-production surface construction, and wellfield advancements.
• Ensure efficient planning and execution of maintenance and operational activities.

Skills

Team Leadership

Data Analysis

Strategic Thinking

Budget Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Hydrogeology

Job description

Position Overview

The Manager, Wellfield is responsible for overseeing ISCR wellfield operations to achieve production targets while maintaining safety, cost efficiency, and regulatory compliance. This role involves strategic planning, team leadership, and technical oversight to enhance wellfield operations.

Job Title: Manager, Wellfield

Reports to

General Manager

Key Responsibilities

Operational Management

• Develop and implement strategies to meet short- and long-term production targets.
• Direct and oversee ISCR wellfield operations, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness.
• Optimize ISR resource recovery through technical innovation and data analysis.
• Manage expenditures to achieve cost and capital optimization.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory standards.

Team Leadership and Development

• Lead wellfield teams, including engineers, hydrogeologists, geologists, and maintenance personnel.
• Provide oversight and development of direct reports to ensure alignment with production goals.
• Foster a positive, safety-focused culture through training and awareness programs.

Coordination and Reporting

• Report key performance indicators and field activity updates to senior management.
• Coordinate activities across teams, departments, and contractors.
• Manage technical and construction services as needed.

Project Management

• Drive mine development, pre-production surface construction, and wellfield advancements.
• Ensure efficient planning and execution of maintenance and operational activities.

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Hydrogeology, or a related field.
• 10+ years of ISR wellfield or hydrometallurgical operations experience.
• 10+ years of supervisory experience.
• 10+ years of project management experience.

Key Skills And Knowledge Areas

• Team Leadership and Workforce Optimization.
• Strategic Thinking and Achievement Orientation.
• Data Analysis and Project Management.
• ISCR wellfield operations and maintenance.
• Copper porphyry leaching chemistry.
• Mine planning and water well design.
• Change Management Theory & Practice.
• Regulatory Compliance and Reporting.

Competencies

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams effectively.
• Proficiency in managing budgets and optimizing costs.
• Commitment to safety and fostering a positive work culture.