A08 Operations Manager (Owners Representative)
Core
Provide operational leadership, governance, and assurance for a critical minerals processing facility during commissioning and early operations.
Role type
Operations Manager (Owner's Representative)
Builds
Critical minerals processing facility operations
Domain
Resources / Critical Minerals / Heavy Industry
Required skills
Operations leadership, stakeholder management, risk management, Management of Change (MOC), operational governance, contract management, procurement, project management, performance monitoring, safety oversight
Preferred skills
Commissioning/start-up experience, minerals processing industry experience, commercial acumen, influence without direct authority
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Act as Owner's Representative to translate requirements into operational expectations; establish operational governance and assurance frameworks; lead operational readiness reviews and provide go/no-go recommendations; oversee high-risk activities and critical controls; chair performance and improvement forums; support commercial activities including contract development and procurement; maintain Management of Change processes.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC