Wellfield Manager

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:

- 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.

Safety and Compliance:

- Promote and lead safety awareness and training efforts. - Ensure operations comply with regulatory requirements.

Team Leadership:

- 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.

Financial Management:

- 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.

Minimum Qualifications & Education:

- 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

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.