Job Description
Job Title: Wellfield Manager
Department: Wellfield
Reports to: General Manager
Location: Florence AZ
Job Summary:
The Wellfield Manager is responsible for overseeing the operations of the ISCR (In-Situ Copper Recovery) wellfield to meet production targets. This role involves managing manpower, capital construction, maintenance, and operational expenditures, while ensuring regulatory compliance and promoting a safe work culture.
Key Responsibilities:
Operational Management:
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Direct ISCR wellfield operations to achieve production targets.
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Develop and implement wellfield production strategies for both short-term and long-term goals.
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Report on key performance indicators, field activities, and production performance.
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Ensure team members understand their responsibilities and have the necessary resources.
Safety and Compliance:
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Promote and lead safety awareness and training efforts.
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Ensure operations comply with regulatory requirements.
Team Leadership:
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Provide leadership to wellfield staff, including engineers, hydrogeologists, geologists, maintenance, and operational personnel.
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Manage technical teams and support their development.
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Foster a positive working environment.
Financial Management:
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Manage wellfield expenditures to optimize production unit costs and capital expenditures.
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Coordinate activities between teams, departments, and contractors to achieve development and production goals.
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Oversee contracted technical and construction services.
Minimum Qualifications & Education:
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Degree in Chemical Engineering, Hydrogeology, or a related field.
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Minimum of 10 years of experience in ISR wellfield or hydrometallurgical operations.
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Over 10 years of supervisory and project management experience.
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Knowledge of ISCR wellfield operations, maintenance of wellfield systems, and copper porphyry leaching chemistry.
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Understanding of mine planning, water well design, and theory.
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Strong team leadership and supervisory skills.
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Strategic thinking and achievement orientation.
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Proficiency in project management and data analysis.
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In-depth knowledge of regulatory compliance and reporting.
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Experience in change management theory and practice.
Preferred Qualifications:
Work Environment:
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This position will include office work, but some work will be performed in all-weather conditions outdoors.
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While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs, and lift up to 50 pounds.
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Must work in compliance with the Florence Copper’s site safety program.
