Laboratory Technician Shift Leader

Laboratory Technician Shift Leader
Koolyanobbing Operations, Western Australia, Australia

Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. is an international mining and natural resources company. A member of the S&P 500 Index, the Company is a major global iron ore producer and a significant producer of high- and low-volatile metallurgical coal. Cliffs’ strategy is to continually achieve greater scale and diversification in the mining industry through a focus on serving the world’s largest and fastest growing steel markets. Driven by the core values of social, environmental and capital stewardship, Cliffs associates across the globe endeavor to provide all stakeholders operating and financial transparency.

The Company is organized through a global commercial group responsible for sales and delivery of Cliffs products and a global operations group responsible for the production of the minerals the Company markets. Cliffs operates iron ore and coal mines in North America and two iron ore mining complexes in Western Australia. The Company also has a 45% economic interest in a coking and thermal coal mine in Queensland, Australia. In addition, Cliffs has a major chromite project, in the pre-feasibility stage of development, located in Ontario, Canada.

Description

Our West Australian mining operations include the Koolyanobbing Project (consisting of the Koolyanobbing, Windarling and Mt Jackson mine-sites) located in the heart of the Goldfields providing lump and fine products to the international market, exported from our Port Operations in Esperance and the Cockatoo Island Project, a Joint Venture in the Kimberley. Our strength as an organisation starts with selecting the right people. This is why we are committed to finding the best and brightest workforce.

Currently we are seeking a Laboratory Technician Shift Leader who will be responsible for managing a team of technicians onsite at Koolyanobbing . Having several years experience as a supervisor you will guide the team in the effective reporting of accurate sample analysis results whilst also providing leadership to a panel of Laboratory Technicians.

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities Include:

• Manage performance and support professional development of the team
• Provide supervision and training to a panel of Laboratory Technicians to ensure adherence to laboratory policies and procedures
• Supervise the collection and preparation of samples for analysis
• Report accurate sample analysis results in a timely manner
• Ensure weekly panel production targets are met
• Complete daily equipment, area and vehicle inspections

The Successful Candidate Will Possess:

• Team management skills with experience in performance management and supporting employee development
• Previous experience as a Laboratory Technician, within the mining industry
• Understanding of both laboratory and sample preparation work
• Sound knowledge of laboratory equipment, requirements and procedures
• Strong computer skills, in particular Microsoft Office Suite
• Valid Western Australian C class drivers licence
• Some of the generous benefits enjoyed by Cliffs include;
• 9/5 roster (1 hour flying time, travel on company time);
• 10 hour working days on site;
• 15% Superannuation;
• Generous annual performance based bonus scheme.
• 100% Study reimbursement