Manager Engineering and PMO

South32
North Wollongong, NSW, Australia
Competitive
Aug 09, 2022
Aug 23, 2022
779595210
Engineering
Permanent
Full Time
English
About the role

Reporting to the General Manager Mining Services, the Manager Engineering and Project Management Office (PMO) is responsible for the overall leadership, management and direction of the engineering and project management functions at Illawarra Metallurgical Coal. The role is pivotal in the development and implementation of key safety, strategic and commercial outcomes for IMC's future.

Key responsibilities

  • Lead and guide the engineering superintendents and engineering technical leads to ensure all IMC engineering accountabilities are met.
  • Single point accountability for IMC capital project studies, including governance of the operational capital portfolio via the project management office (PMO) function.
  • Single point accountability for the progress of strategic asset management plan across all assets at IMC.
  • Provide technical guidance to and oversight of the specialised engineering and automation experts ensuring they actively support the mining operations.
  • Collaborate with the site maintenance managers and other operational leads to provide pragmatic solutions to maintain safe and reliable operations.
  • Engineering advisor to the senior leadership team at IMC assisting with life of asset and other key strategic business planning.
  • Ensure unified application of engineering, projects and asset management processes are practised across IMC in line with South32 standards


About you

Ideally you love challenges, leading a diversified team and enjoy identifying ways to support the team meet their objectives. With proven leadership, business and project management skills you will possess:

  • A tertiary engineering qualification
  • Demonstrated practical knowledge in engineering and projects in heavy industry, preferably underground coal operations
  • Very strong communication and consultative skills and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively
  • Strong influencing skills, capable of driving significant change
  • Demonstrated ability to select, develop, coach and mentor employees resulting in improved engagement, diversity and organisational capability


Our benefits

  • Competitive salaries and bonus structures
  • Industry leading parental leave and family care policy
  • Education and career development
  • Participation in the Employee Share Plan


Location

This position will be based at our office in Wollongong approximately 75 kilometres south of Sydney. Flexible work options apply and can be discussed during the hiring process.

About Illawarra Metallurgical Coal

Illawarra Metallurgical Coal is a long term and leading coking coal supplier operating two underground metallurgical coal mines, two preparation plants and a logistics chain.

Our culture

At South32, our people are fundamental to our success. We're focused on creating an inclusive workplace, with the right people in the right roles, who are engaged, empowered, and appropriately rewarded.

We aspire to be an inclusive organisation, where our workforce reflects the broader demographic of the countries and communities where we operate.

South32 embraces diversity and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds.

Applications for this job will close on Tuesday 23rd August 2022.