Technical Specialist Medium Term Planning
- Employer
- Newcrest Mining
- Location
- Lihir Brisbane, Lihir Brisbane
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- Apr 14, 2023
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- Category
- Accounting, Trade & Skilled
- Work Term
- Permanent
- Work Load
- Full Time
- Language
- English
Job Details
We are now seeking expression of interest from current Newcrest staff in the position of Technical Specialist Medium Term Planning at our new Brisbane-based office to support our Lihir Gold Operation (LGO).
The Role
Reporting to the Manager Planning, the Technical Specialist MT Planning contribute to the development of medium-term production plans into integrated Lihir Gold Operations (LGO) optimised plans (consistent with long term plans), inclusive of supply and value chain constraints, to deliver long-term value from current and potential resources.
The role will have responsibility to:
- Develop and deliver plans and priorities to achieve the medium to long-term aspirations of LGO.
- Consult with Operations on input parameters, develops production plans (>3 months including designs, models, schedules, and forecasts), monitors performance against plans, and identifies actions on major variances.
- Collaborate with Operations to deliver the budget physicals to Commercial to enable accurate and timely preparation of the annual budget.
- Produce production plans, designs, models, schedules and forecasts.
- Contribute to the development and maintains strategic plans for asset replacement and the LGO value chain process flow.
- Contribute to Concept, Pre-Feasibility and Feasibility phase study requirements for Capital Projects that fall within LGO threshold.
- Ensure tracking of monthly, quarterly and annual targets and KPIs.
- Contribute to the scheduling and allocation of resources to ensure all activities are delivered in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
- Provide direction, mentoring and acts as a technical reference point to ensure outputs align with operational needs, strategic plans and budgets.
The Requirements
- Tertiary qualified Bachelor in an appropriate Engineering discipline or similar essential.
- Post graduate studies in an appropriate Engineering discipline desirable.
- Certificate in Workplace Assessment and Training or similar desirable.
- 7+ years relevant work experience essential in appropriate roles preferably in metals extraction and processing.
- Extensive experience in undertaking concept, pre-feasibility and feasibility studies.
- Highly developed capability to contribute, challenge and lead using engineering concepts, strategies and methodologies within related technical discipline.
- Highly advanced and recognised technical skills and expertise in minerals processing equipment and circuits (desirable).
- Advanced project management skills including methodology, practices and techniques.
- Advanced use of various company and departmental systems including SAP, Optimum, downtime reporting, Power BI, etc.
- Sound planning, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously under pressure.
We encourage all employees interested in this role to discuss with their immediate Manager how the opportunity aligns with their career development plan before applying. Please ensure you submit a CV and Covering Letter via the Intranet before the advertised closing date.
Initial confidential inquiries about the role and/or selection process should be directed newcrestbrisbane@globe24-7.com.in .
Company
Newcrest is the largest gold producer listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and one of the world's largest gold mining companies.
At Newcrest we’re known for our strong technical capabilities in exploration, deep underground block caving and metallurgical processing skills. We're committed to creating a work environment where everyone can go home safe and healthy every day, and where everyone actively contributes to this outcome; operating and developing mines in line with strong environmental, social and governance practices; developing a diverse workforce; and developing and maintaining strong relationships with our communities and governments.
In 2017, we joined the International Council on Mining and Metals, an international organisation that brings together 25 mining and metals companies and over 30 regional and commodities associations dedicated to a safe, fair and sustainable mining and metals industry, and serving as a catalyst for change to enhance mining’s contribution to society.
Our Code of Conduct, Corporate governance framework and a comprehensive suite of company policies protect against illegal and inappropriate behaviours, such as fraud, bribery, corruption, discrimination and bullying, and articulate our position on safety, health, human rights, environment, communities, security and diversity and inclusion.
Diversity and inclusion are essential parts of Newcrest’s vision, values and company culture. Our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy 2021-2025 to learn more about how we are building a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels safe, valued and supported to bring their whole unique self to work.
Our headquarters are in Melbourne, Australia with operating mines in Australia, Canada and Papua New Guinea.
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