As an ASX 100 and perennial company, Mineral Resources Limited (MRL) is an Australian-based leader in the performance and delivery of diversified mining services, mineral processing underpinned by a growing portfolio of mining operations across multiple commodities including Iron Ore and Lithium.

A little background

Mineral Resources is not like most other companies. Our entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well, and it has infused itself with the very culture of our business. What is that spirit you may ask? It means that we are focused on the outcome; willing to shift the very earth to achieve our desired goals. We are not constrained to a particular methodology, and are willing to accept that there can be many ways to create success.

The future

Mineral Resources is on a journey, and this will be accomplished in a myriad of ways. At the heart of it all will be our workforce. We can't accomplish anything without our people. Leaders to set the vision. Specialists to design, plan and implement and accomplished Tradespeople to operate our high-tech machinery. It takes all of us.

About the role

The role is Perth office based supporting all of MRLs exploration projects, but will require significant field time to provide the face-to-face safety leadership of the role.

We are looking for a Safety Superintendent to plan and aid in the implementation of safe systems of work in the Field Operations team and support the safe execution of all of MRL's Exploration activities. This will be a hands-on position managing a small safety and emergency services team to support geologists and field supervisors conducting MRL's exploration activities. You will play a key part in leading the safety commitment required to achieve the company's goals in identifying and evaluating mineral resources.

You will

• Provide Safety leadership to the Field Operations team
• Provide continuous improvement of field operations risk reviews, identification of risks and controls
• Safety supervision of field activities and camps and coaching of field operations supervisors in the use of safe systems of work
• Ensure incident reporting to the company and DMIRS requirements and all statutory reporting for all safety compliance
• Run group risk assessments and assist with site specific inductions, prestarts and return to work meetings and safety toolboxes
• Execute Weekly and monthly reports
• Set standards and coach staff in doing regular work place inspections, hazard identification, field interactions and planned task observations
• Ensure incident investigations are of an appropriate level and that the resulting recommendations are appropriate and actioned
• Safety data analysis and identification of key hazard or risks.
• Ongoing system development to improve the safety of MRL's field activities and safe outcomes

What you'll bring to the team

• Degree or diploma in safety or safety management
• 10+ years experience in the mining and exploration industry
• ICAM, TapRooT or similar incident investigation experience or qualification
• Proven safety system analysis and results
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently
• Proven experience in managing remote exploration works or mining activities
• Senior First Aid or equivalent

What we offer

We offer a range of benefits to our employees including:

• Discounted private health insurance
• Safe work environment - see our rapid response to COVID-19
• Career development opportunities
• State of the art corporate facilities (mid 2021) featuring onsite gym and restaurant
• A supportive and inclusive environment
• 16 weeks paid Parental Leave (or 32 weeks at half pay) for the primary caregiver

If you believe that you have the necessary attitude and skills for this role, apply now! Shortlisting will commence immediately. Please note that no agency applications will be accepted at this time, unless specifically requested.

Mineral Resources Limited is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage applicants who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander to apply.

Advertised: 28 Jan 2021 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: