Job Openings Processing Area Manager

About the job Processing Area Manager

Area Manager, Processing
Position Overview

The Area Manager, Processing is responsible for providing leadership, coordination, and oversight of the processing scope within a major project environment. As a key member of the Integrated Project Team (IPT), the incumbent will be accountable for delivering project objectives across the full project lifecycle, including engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning.

This role works closely with consultants, contractors, and cross-functional project teams to ensure scope is executed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget while maintaining compliance with project procedures, policies, and governance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

General duties will include but are not limited to:

  • As a key member of the IPT, carries clear responsibility and accountability for the delivery of the objectives for the processing scopes, and takes into consideration the full project lifecycle including engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning.

  • Managing day to day operations within the designated area, ensuring activities are executed in accordance with the project plan.

  • Coordinating with consultants, contractors and project team members to proactively identify and address issues in their area.

  • Collaborates with functional teams (engineering, procurement, contracts and construction) to ensure that scope is executed to the appropriate standards within each project function.

  • Coordinates, in conjunction with other area managers, between interfacing functional areas to ensure no aspects of the project are overlooked or lag in progress.

  • Coordinates and monitors area team members in their performance and influences their activities as necessary to ensure project requirements are achieved.

  • Minimizes interface problems and project delays by coordinating the different functions and recommending the order of work.

  • Monitors and controls their area of the project inline with the detailed scope, cost and schedule control baselines and manages any project changes in terms of this agreed baseline.

  • Exercises budgetary control to ensure costs are not exceeded without proper authority.

  • Provide such information as is required by the Area Manager and Project Director to obtain additional authorization where necessary.

  • Ensures governance on their project area, specifically compliance to project delegations of authority, procedures, and policies.


Package Details

Qualifications / Experience / Education Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mineral Processing Engineering, Mining Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or eligibility for registration is considered an asset.
  • Minimum 10-15 years of experience in mining, mineral processing, major industrial projects, or large-scale capital project development.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting projects through engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover phases.
  • Previous experience as an Area Manager, Construction Manager, Project Manager, Package Manager, Processing Manager, Superintendent, or similar leadership role on mining or industrial projects.
  • Strong understanding of mineral processing facilities, including crushing, grinding, flotation, hydrometallurgical, tailings, reagent handling, material handling, and associated infrastructure.
  • Experience managing multidisciplinary project teams, engineering consultants, EPCM contractors, equipment vendors, and construction contractors.
  • Strong understanding of project controls, including schedule management, cost control, forecasting, risk management, and change management.
  • Experience working within an Integrated Project Team (IPT), Owner's Team, EPCM, or major project development environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage project scope, interfaces, and execution risks across multiple disciplines.
  • Strong knowledge of construction execution, commissioning planning, operational readiness, and project governance requirements.
  • Experience working on remote mining projects and northern site environments is considered an asset.
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management systems.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
Character
  • Strong leader who promotes accountability, ownership, and collaboration.
  • Safety-focused with an unwavering commitment to safe project delivery.
  • Highly organized and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
  • Effective communicator who can engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
  • Results-oriented with a demonstrated ability to achieve project objectives and milestones.
  • Proactive problem solver who identifies issues early and develops practical solutions.
  • Strong commercial awareness with sound decision-making and business judgment.
  • Builds positive working relationships with contractors, consultants, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
  • Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to operational excellence.
  • Adaptable and resilient in a dynamic project environment.
  • Committed to quality, continuous improvement, and successful project execution.


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