Operational Readiness Specialist

Mineral Park is an open pit copper / moly mine located in Kingman, Arizona, a Tier-1 mining jurisdiction. The mine uses conventional open – pit mining methods and processes ore by heap leach followed by SX/EW. Mineral Park is currently in a project phase to restart milling and concentrating operations. The project includes upgraded crushing and grinding circuits with copper and molybdenum flotation.

We are seeking a dynamic Operational Readiness Specialistto join our team. This individual will play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless integration of upgraded crushing and grinding circuits, facilitating the transition towards enhanced copper and molybdenum flotation processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and Implement the Operational Readiness Plan (ORP):

• Spearhead the creation of a detailed, comprehensive, and feasible ORP within specified timelines.
• Construct the Operations Breakdown Structure, delineating necessary business processes, skill requirements, and technological support to ensure timely completion of Operational Readiness activities.
• Provide a detailed schedule and estimate for the ORP, emphasizing lead times and resource availability to meet operational requirements.

Continuous Improvement and Benchmarking:

• Capture and disseminate best operational practices through internal and external benchmarking initiatives, enhancing business optimization processes.
• Review ongoing projects aligned with process improvement frameworks, ensuring adherence to standard methodologies.

Stakeholder Alignment and Performance Monitoring:

• Facilitate alignment of roles and responsibilities within the Operational Readiness team and other stakeholders to facilitate effective operational ramp-up.
• Define and agree upon Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), ensuring alignment with production goals.

Gap Analysis and Corrective Action:

• Conduct comprehensive gap analyses utilizing appropriate benchmarks to generate an Operational Readiness roadmap.
• Analyze root causes of variances and distribute consolidated reports to key stakeholders to facilitate corrective actions.

Communication and Change Management:

• Establish and execute an effective communication plan among key stakeholders to facilitate efficient change management as necessary.
• Ensure clear communication and consensus on the Operational Breakdown Structure prior to the commencement of production.

Safety, Health, and Environmental Compliance:

• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and minimizing environmental impact.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficiency in Business Process Mapping Systems and Operations Management Systems.
• Strong Project Management skills and familiarity with Project Management methodologies.
• Technical expertise in Mining, Metallurgy, or related fields.
• Excellent interpersonal, statistical analysis, and Theory of Constraints (TOC) skills.
• Effective leadership, communication, organizational, and report writing skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and MS Projects.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Mining, Metallurgy, or Chemical Engineering.
• Postgraduate qualification in Business Management (preferred).
• Prior experience as an Operational Readiness Manager in the Mining and Processing environment.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Physical Demands:

To be eligible for this position, an individual must possess the following requirements to perform the essential job functions:

• Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motion.
• Able to operate a telephone and mine phone/radio with sufficient voice and hearing to carry on a conversation for the purpose of communicating information, to management.
• Able to lift up to 25 pounds periodically.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s license and be able to operate a light vehicle.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Bonus opportunities

Experience level:

• 10 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• mining: 3 years (Preferred)
• business process mapping: 3 years (Preferred)
• developing and implementing Operational Readiness Plans: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Golden Valley, AZ 86413 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Golden Valley, AZ 86413: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person