Wellfield Manager

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Direct ISCR wellfield operations to achieve production targets.
• Develop and implement wellfield production strategies for both short-term and long-term goals.
• Report on key performance indicators, field activities, and production performance.
• Ensure team members understand their responsibilities and have the necessary resources.
• Promote and lead safety awareness and training efforts.
• Ensure operations comply with regulatory requirements.
• Provide leadership to wellfield staff, including engineers, hydrogeologists, geologists, maintenance, and operational personnel.
• Manage technical teams and support their development.
• Foster a positive working environment.
• Manage wellfield expenditures to optimize production unit costs and capital expenditures.
• Coordinate activities between teams, departments, and contractors to achieve development and production goals.
• Oversee contracted technical and construction services.

Requirements

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Hydrogeology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in ISR wellfield or hydrometallurgical operations.
• Over 10 years of supervisory and project management experience.
• Knowledge of ISCR wellfield operations, maintenance of wellfield systems, and copper porphyry leaching chemistry.
• Understanding of mine planning, water well design, and theory.
• Strong team leadership and supervisory skills.
• Strategic thinking and achievement orientation.
• Proficiency in project management and data analysis.
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory compliance and reporting.
• Experience in change management theory and practice.

Work Environment

This position will include office work, but some work will be performed in all-weather conditions outdoors. 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. Must work in compliance with the Florence Copper’s site safety program.