Operations Manager - Ethiopia

Role Responsibilities

The Operations Manager is accountable for all operational activities relating to an exploration program which is typically at target testing or delineation phase of the exploration pipeline.

Operational activities will include planning, scheduling and execution to ensure effective delivery of the technical work program. Activities will typically include camp and fleet management, contractor management, communications and logistics.

In particular the role is accountable for ensuring that exploration operational activities are undertaken with a very high level of operating discipline according to the Standards, Procedures and approach outlined in the Minerals Exploration Way.

Key accountabilities include:

•  Managing, developing, delivering and continually improving the operational capability within a program and ensuring the program has appropriate capacity and capability to effectively execute the operational requirements for the program.

•  Working closely with the Program Geoscience Team Leader, Program HSEC Coordinator and functional experts (Aviation, Vehicles, Drilling, Asset Protection & Logistics).

•  Responsible for design, build and ongoing management of all field camps in accordance with the Operations Plan.

•  Accountable for ensuring program communication requirements are fit for purpose and meet all Communication Plan and Field Response Plan specifications as set out in the Operations Plan, and meet all Success through Safety requirements.

•  Accountable for program logistics and ensuring no unnecessary delays in sourcing equipment and supplies for the program, including contractor logistic requirements unless otherwise agreed.

•  Responsible for organising and managing safety compliance of all routine aviation and road going vehicles as defined in Operations Plan and ensuring that all drivers/operators are appropriately trained and certified.

•  Accountable for ensuring that all operational activities are managed effectively to minimise environmental impact and that rehabilitation of all sites is undertaken (as required) following completion of exploration activities.

•  Responsible for the effective management of all contractors employed to deliver operational components of the work program. This may include, but not be confined to camp construction and maintenance, catering, geophysical and drill contractors, access creation and rehabilitation.

•  Ensures that operational HSEC risk issues and events are understood and managed. Ensures controls for material risks are appropriate and effective. Ensures operational activities conform with 'The Minerals Exploration Way' and 'Success Through Safety' requirements.

The Opportunity

MinEx offers personal development and career growth in one of the world's most exciting and successful exploration businesses, along with globally attractive remuneration packages and a work environment founded on a commitment to diversity and the principles embodied in our Charter.

The Requirement

The successful candidate will be tertiary qualified in engineering or an equivalent discipline and have experience in mining operations along with solid management / supervisory experience.  In addition you should possess strong report writing skills and be computer literate.  Proven experience in developing successful working relationships with site based personnel is required, demonstrating effective management and communication skills.

To be considered for this position you must be prepared to work on remote sites and work in rotation/rosters.  You will have energy and the ability to energize others, be commercially grounded, confident and possess strong influencing, strategic and organisational skills.

You will know what best practice looks like and have a high degree of commercial business acumen to be able to critically review, challenge and identify opportunities.  You will have a strong track record of influencing and delivering positive business outcomes in terms of cost management, disciplined application of best practice, and lifting the performance of the supply function. 

Your superior communication and relationship building skills are paramount in ensuring your success in this role.  Regular travel to our sites is a requirement for the role.

How to Apply

Upload a copy of your CV online at http://jobs.bhpbilliton.com/ before 3 January 2011. 

Please note – it is a requirement that all internal MinEx applicants exercise courtesy and advise their immediate manager of their application.  

BHP Billiton has an overriding commitment to safety and environmental responsibility.

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