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As the Underground Manager, you will lead the onsite restart and ramp-up of the underground mine at the Mount Marion Operation, guiding it to steady-state production. This position will commence based out of our Head Office in Osborne Park, transitioning to onsite FIFO based from mid-year 2026 pending project ramp-up schedules. In this pivotal role, you will ensure statutory compliance, efficient contractor management, operational readiness and the development of a high‑performing onsite technical team. Reporting directly to the General Manager of Projects and Planning – Lithium, you will establish and implement processes that deliver safe, efficient, and sustainable production outcomes, supporting MinRes’ rapidly growing position in the lithium sector.
Job Responsibility:
Fulfil statutory responsibilities as the appointed Underground Manager
Lead day‑to‑day contractor management of underground service providers
Develop and implement operational readiness plans for steady‑state underground production
Safely deliver underground mine physicals, costs, infrastructure plans and schedules
Support underground mining studies, LOM/5YP budgeting, geotechnical assessments, feasibility studies, equipment selection, and mine design
Collaborate with corporate commercial and technical teams to execute contracting strategies and deliver mine plans
Manage processes relating to external approvals and licences for the underground project
Foster positive, productive relationships with contractors to achieve project objectives
Champion a safety first culture and ensure compliance with all safety policies, procedures and regulations
Requirements:
Tertiary qualification in Engineering (Mining) or equivalent
WA First Class Mine Manager’s Certificate of Competency
Strong background in underground mining, ideally large‑scale mechanised long‑hole stoping with pastefill operations
Experience ramping up underground projects and building onsite teams and processes
Proven contractor management, performance monitoring and compliance capability
Demonstrated experience in operational and technical team leadership
Familiarity with relevant mining software and technologies