Crushing Plant Manager

Fenix Resources Ltd (ASX: FEX) is a fully integrated mining, logistics and port services business operating in Western Australia’s Mid-West. With a current production rate of over 4 million tonnes of iron ore per annum and a clear pathway to 10Mtpa, Fenix is building a long-term, sustainable operation.

Fenix is growing at Weld Range following the securing of a 290Mt high-grade iron ore resource, underpinning its move toward 10Mtpa and driving expanded mining and logistics activity across the region. Supported by strong global partners and a fully integrated mine-to-port network, Fenix is entering a new phase of growth, backed by a clear production plan and pipeline of development projects.

Job Description

FIFO ex Perth

Location: Weld Range, Western Australia

Roster: 8/6

Type: Permanent, Full-time

As a newly created role and reporting to the General Manager, Weld Range , you will play a key part in setting up the operation, preparing for commissioning of the Crusher, and building the team. This newly created role will focus on establishing the operation through the build and commissioning phase, including plant readiness and team development.

Once commissioning is complete, the role transitions into full operational leadership of the crushing plant, with accountability for safe, efficient, and cost-effective performance. This includes overseeing production, maintenance, safety, and personnel to ensure consistent output, product quality, equipment reliability, and full compliance with regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Plant Operations & Production
Lead day-to-day crushing operations to meet safe production targets
Optimise plant performance, throughput, and product quality
Manage feed, stockpiles, and product dispatch
Drive uptime through effective planning and coordination
Safety & Compliance
Lead site safety systems and ensure compliance with WHS and regulatory requirements
Promote a strong safety culture through visible leadership and participation in site safety processes
Support incident reporting and investigations
Maintenance & Reliability
Coordinate maintenance activities to ensure safe and reliable plant operation
Support shutdown planning, breakdown response, and preventative maintenance
Ensure availability of critical spares and plant readiness
Quality & Performance
Ensure product quality meets specification requirements
Monitor key KPIs including throughput, availability, and cost per tonne
Support continuous improvement and process optimisation
Leadership & Coordination
Lead and develop operational teams
Work closely with mining, maintenance, and logistics teams to deliver production outcomes
Support planning and operational improvement initiatives

Qualifications

Essential

• Proven experience managing crushing and screening plants in quarrying or mining
• Strong knowledge of fixed and/or mobile crushing circuits
• Demonstrated leadership in safety and operational performance
• Mechanical aptitude and understanding of plant reliability

Preferred

Trade qualification, engineering diploma, or tertiary qualification in mining/operations

Additional Information

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