Operations Readiness Director

COMPANY:         Confidential
STRUCTURAL SUBDIVISION / DEPARTMENT:         Concentrator    
FUNCTIONAL MANAGER:             Director
ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER:     Director

JOB DUTIES:

• Drive the delivery of operational project plans to meet scope, time, cost, quality and safety requirements.
• Determine risks to the delivery of the Operations Readiness program.  Build the risk management process into Operational Readiness plans for Mining, Processing, Maintenance, service and support functions.
• Ensure implementation teams are trained, equipped, competent and ready to run a new facility
• Develop and maintain processes to integrate Operational Readiness planning and reporting across multiple site functions and through the project phases of Construction, Commissioning and Ramp-Up.
• Ensure required interfaces are in place between Project and Operations at each level for effective system commissioning and handover.
• Coordinate the Operational Readiness Support from other corporate functions, OEMs and consultants.
• Perform other tasks set by the Line Manager within his/her competency.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE:

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MAIN INTERACTIONS:

• Site Directors, Managers and Superintendents
• Projects Directors, Managers and Superintendents
• Corporate support function Directors and Management
• OEM representatives, External Consultants and service providers.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor Degree in Metallurgy, Process Engineering, Mining Engineering or equivalent.
• 20 years of experience in the Mining/Resources industry
• At least 10 years’ experience in leadership positions
• Additional business study qualifications (eg.MBA) preferred
• Experience in line management roles in the mining industry
• Experience in the operations management, commissioning and ramp-up of copper concentrator operations.
• High level processing operations or equivalent skills in analysis and optimization
• Skilled in building integrated plans and developing a continuous process improvement culture
• Able to work independently and provide expert advice
• Ability to plan and integrate multiple activities across many stakeholders
• Ability to foresee and identify problems and define possible solutions, taking into account related risks
• Ability to work under pressure, maintaining sound judgement
• Ability to build solid work relationships with main key stakeholders
• Working knowledge of best practices for operations management and operational readiness
• Ability to coach/mentor National staff
• Understanding of asset management and effective maintenance planning and execution
• Driver’s License (B category).

RIGHTS:

• Every employee has the right to:
• Receive true and complete information on working conditions;
• Use the property and financial resources of the Company economically, ensuring the most effective targeted use;
• Receive professional training, retraining and qualification improvement according to the procedure set by Employment Agreement and in accordance with Labor Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
• Have workspace equipped in compliance with health and safety requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES IN REGARD TO INSTRUCTION ON INDUSTRIAL SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH:

Employees

• To know, understand and agree to follow all standards and procedures requirements in regard to Industrial Safety and Labor Safety;
• Take time to identify any hazards associated with their work and the required controls for safe work;
• If unsure about hazards and controls, to stop and ask for help;
• Look out for the safety of other workers and intervene if HSE risks appear unacceptable;
• Report all incidents and near misses to your supervisor;
• Ensure that the equipment to be used is in good order and is fit-for-purpose.

Managers

• Have the additional responsibility of being accountable for the safety of all the people you supervise.
• Ensure the reporting team:
• Are fit for work;
• Have the skills, knowledge, experience and temperament required to work safely;
• Understand the required outcomes in terms of quantity, quality and timeframe;
• Understand the hazards associated with the task, and their potential consequences;
• Understand, and agree to apply, the procedures or other controls that are needed to manage the hazards;
• Make sure, the equipment in use in operational and can be used as intended.
• Ensure that the equipment to be used is in good order and is fit-for-purpose;

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Employees

• Be committed to your work;
• Follow Company and Group policies and procedures;
• Adhere to anti-corruption and bribery policies;
• Inform your Manager if you are not capable to accomplish work for any reason;
• Advise your manager of obstacles to getting your work done;
• Inform your manager if you do not have sufficient time to get it done.

Managers

• Ensure each of your subordinates fully understands their assigned tasks;
• Build and sustain a team of subordinates capable of producing the outputs required;
• Only accept the appointment of a subordinate if he/she is capable to fill the role;
• Continually review the personal effectiveness in role of each subordinate;
• Where appropriate, initiate the removal from role of a subordinate who does not perform the role effectively.