Senior Specialist - Contractor Management
Job no: 503077
Work type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Dugald River Mine
We are MMG and we mine for progress.
At MMG, our vision is to create a leading international mining company for a low carbon future.
We mine for progress to create wealth for our people, host communities and shareholders with an ambition to grow and diversify our resource, production and value.
Our aim is to create a workplace that encourages diversity, inclusion and supports our people to grow. We are guided by our values; think safety first, respect each other, work together, do what we say, and we want to be better. We recognise the unique value your contribution makes to the progress of our company and the communities in which we operate.
Headquartered in Melbourne, we are listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEx 1208) with an international shareholder base. MMG has a global presence, owning and developing copper, zinc and other base metals projects across Australia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Peru and Botswana.
Founded in 2009, MMG’s vision is to create a leading international mining company for a low carbon future. We mine to create wealth for our people, host communities and shareholders with an ambition to grow and diversify our resource, production and value, by leveraging Chinese and International expertise.
Our strong performing Australian assets are Rosebery, Tasmania and Dugald River, Qld with our Head Office in Melbourne, Victoria.
To know more about MMG please visit our webpage https://www.mmg.com/.
Senior Specialist – Contractor Management
The Senior Specialist - Contractor Management ensures that all contractors performing controlled activities at Dugald River site operates safely and as per MMG standards and contract requirements. This role will be based onsite at Dugald River with FIFO roster aligned with weekly charter flights from Brisbane or Townsville. This will be an 8/6 : 4/3 or straight 4/3 roster.
MMG derives maximum value from its external spend through supporting Supply Chain Australian Operations with managing contractors throughout full contract life cycle from scope of work risk assessment, contractor mobilisation and in term operations to demobilisation and transition.
Qualifications, Skills and Competencies:
- 3-5 years’ experience in contractor management or safety compliance related roles. Relevant experience in roles with operational background in relevant categories are also beneficial
- Proven ability to manage contractors in various operational scopes and able to identify non-conforming processes and behaviours.
- Ability to work with various internal and external stakeholders and provide training and coaching as required
Key responsibilities will include:
- Facilitate positive, constructive and preventative safety culture onsite with contractors who perform Controlled Activities onsite;
- These Controlled Activities that involve material risks may include - but not limited to - mining, drilling, maintenance, electrical, mobile equipment, explosives, fuel, etc;
- Support Supply Chain Australian Operations with safety and operational data reporting as required;
- Support site Contract Owners and Contractor Overseers to set up and embed contractor management processes and best practices, and to provide training and support as required;
- Attend contractor pre-start meetings on a regular basis, organizes and facilitates regular contractor safety review meetings and reporting metrics as per each contract;
- Conduct field task observations (FTOs) and inspections regularly to verify critical controls and compliance to MMG safety standards and relevant site procedures and processes;
At MMG, we offer:
- Competitive salary packages and incentive plans.
- A values-driven and collaborative work environment, bringing diverse people together.
- 4 months paid parental leave and superannuation contributions for up to 12 months.
We invite you to explore this opportunity and grow with MMG. We mine to build wealth through the development of our people, the investments we make in local communities and the value we deliver to our shareholders. We recognize and respect the unique value and perspectives each person contributes to our safety, production and operational excellence outcomes. At MMG, we mine for progress.
You must possess working rights for Australia. Please note, screening and interviews may take place prior to the advertised closing date. MMG will not be accepting third party applications at this time.
Advertised: E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: E. Australia Standard Time
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