Alternate Quarry Manager

We are pleased to be partnering with a WA iron ore producer to recruit an Alternate Quarry Manager on a FIFO 8/6 roster to assist manage mining operations at their Pilbara mine site.

Reporting to the Quarry Manager your key responsibilities would be:
  • Assist in managing day-to-day mining, drill and blast, load and haul, and crushing operations
  • Support delivery of production targets, ensuring adherence to mine plans, budgets, and schedules
  • Oversee operational readiness, shift handovers, and daily coordination meetings
  • Act as the Alternate Site Senior Executive when the appointed Quarry Manager is off-site
  • Promote and enforce compliance with the Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations 2022
  • Lead and participate in safety inspections, audits, incident investigations, and risk reviews
  • Ensure environmental compliance and adherence to site-specific management plans
  • Provide direct supervision and mentoring to supervisors, operators, and contractors
  • Foster a strong safety culture and a high standard of operational discipline
  • Maintain strong communication with the Quarry Manager and leadership team.
Key requirements:
  • Minimum 8 years in Open Pit mining operations, including at least 5 years in supervisory role
  • WA Quarry Managers Certificate
  • Site Senior Executive qualification
  • C class WA driver's licence
  • Loader Operator ticket, recognised in Australia
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Commitment to safety, environmental, and compliance standards.
What’s on offer:
  • Competitive remuneration package
  • Family friendly FIFO roster, 8 days on, 6 days off
  • Opportunity to be a part of an Iron Ore start up mine project with long mine life.
Unfortunately, MPI are only able to consider people with appropriate and relevant experience, and who are either Australian Permanent Residents or have the necessary permits to work in Australia and whom are currently in Australia.
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Nathan Giglia

Principal Consultant | Mining and Resources
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