Wellfield Manager

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
Qualification
s
& 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.