Principal Operational Readiness

Are you a seasoned professional with demonstrated experience across strategic planning, development, implementation and maintenance of projects?

Do you want to be part of a collaborative team working on the first major salt project developed in Australia in two decades?

Do you have an eye for highlighting risks and have a knack for fostering strong collaboration across departments?

The Principal Operations Readiness is responsible for the development of an integrated

Operational Readiness Plan through the front-end loading process incorporating all elements

(entire value chain together with required supporting functions) required to run the future operation and the coordination, planning and execution of all Operational Readiness activities.

As construction progresses at Mardie, we are continuing to shape our team. We are looking for an individual who is ready to be a part of this exciting project, where you will have the opportunity to really make an immediate impact.

The Company

BCI Minerals Limited (ASX:BCI) is an Australian owned mineral resources company with salt and potash as its initial focus. A future Tier One project, Mardie has been designed to produce 5.35Mtpa of high-purity salt and 140ktpa of Sulphate of Potash (SOP).

Using an inexhaustible seawater resource and 99% of the energy required produced by natural solar and wind energy, our Mardie project is a multi-generational sustainable opportunity that will supply the growing chemical, renewable energy, and agricultural industries with Salt and Sulphate of Potash for generations to come.

BCI Minerals are committed to establishing a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace. We believe that individual differences, perspectives, and experiences make us even better at the work we do and should be recognised, respected, and valued.

The Role

The Principal Operational Readiness will play a pivotal role in driving the successful implementation of the Operational Readiness Plan for the Mardie Project. Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team and General Manager of Mardie Operations, you’ll help shape the overarching operations phase philosophy and ensure a seamless transition from construction to operational execution. You’ll be accountable for the planning, development, and alignment of the Operational Readiness program with construction and production milestones, ensuring all objectives are met and communicated across the business.

This role takes full ownership of operational readiness schedules, reporting frameworks, and continuous improvement initiatives. You’ll lead coordination across departments, deliver clear and regular reporting, and highlight key risks and progress updates. Your ability to foster cross-functional collaboration will be essential in achieving optimal operational outcomes.

A strong focus on risk management is also key. You’ll oversee readiness-related risk registers and controls, actively participate in HAZOPs and risk workshops, and ensure all readiness plans align with BCI standards and stakeholder requirements.

About You:

To be successful in the role of Principal Operational Readiness you will hold:

• Tertiary Qualification in a relevant Engineering or Operational Management discipline or equivalent relevant experience.
• 15 + years’ experience in the resources industry, the majority in operational roles.
• 5 + years’ experience in a operations readiness or similar role.
• Demonstrated experience with strategic planning, development, implementation and maintenance of projects in the resources sector.
• Operations readiness experience with a Greenfield project desirable.
• Experience in preparing an organisation for the planning, transition and decisions that ensure the project design can be effectively implemented to enable the move to operationalisation.
• Problem solve and collaborate with the projects and engineering teams to determine the impact of the design on maintenance and operations and OPEX.
• Demonstrated background in creating and sustaining a positive safety culture.
• Proven capability in implementing value improvement practices and processes to deliver fit for purpose and value capital outcomes.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook & SharePoint).

You must have current unrestricted working rights for Australia to be eligible for consideration.

What We Offer You:

We offer a range of benefits to our employees, including:

• Permanent Full-time employment in the convenient location of our West Perth Office.
• Attractive salary packages including annual and project incentives.
• Company funded Life Insurance (including Death & TPD) plus Income Protection.
• Personal Development and Learning Opportunities.
• An engaged and supportive team that are passionate about encouraging each other to succeed.
• Wellness and Lifestyle benefits, how does it sound having a day off for your birthday, or time off to celebrate culturally important or religious days?
• Do you like to give back to the community? We also offer Community Service leave!
• Wellness reimbursements (including for Gym / Fitness activities).
• Novated leasing.

Supporting a diverse workforce

At BCI we encourage inclusive behaviour, that contributes to an environment and culture of trust and psychological safety where each individual can thrive and a variety of perspectives is not only welcomed – but needed as they are essential to our success. We recognise that diversity strengthens us, and that true diversity values each person's uniqueness. We understand that no two careers or people are the same at BCI and we offer a great range of employee benefits to accommodate your preferred lifestyle.

BCI Minerals embraces diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds.

If you would like to be part of our team, and feel you have the relevant and required skills, we encourage you to apply now!

We reserve the right to close this vacancy and commence recruitment prior to the advertising closing date.

No agency referrals will be accepted at this time.

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