Specialist, Operations - Transport

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Job description:

Overall Job Purpose

• The Operations Specialist – Transport holds a dual technical and operational role, responsible for the end-to-end oversight, coordination, and continuous optimisation of all internal transport systems at FQM Trident. The position combines hands-on operational management with technical evaluation and improvement of transport processes, systems, and contractor performance to ensure safe, compliant, efficient, and secure movement of people and assets across the site.
• This role carries full accountability for the planning, execution, and performance monitoring of transport activities delivered by multiple contracting companies. It ensures strict adherence to contractual obligations, safety standards, site procedures, and applicable legislative requirements, while also assessing technical efficiencies, risk controls, and service delivery models.
• Serving as the central coordination point between Security, Operations, contractors, and key stakeholders, the role drives operational continuity, data-informed decision-making, and continuous improvement initiatives. The role plays a critical part in maintaining uninterrupted transport services, managing VIP movements, overseeing site bussing operations, and upholding FQM’s safety, security, and governance standards

Specific Job Responsibility

• Provides end-to-end technical and operational oversight of all internal transport activities, including site bussing, VIP movements, and ad hoc services.
• Holds full accountability for contractor-delivered transport services, ensuring safe, reliable, and uninterrupted operations.
• Coordinates and manages bussing contractors, ensuring compliance with contracts, schedules, safety standards, and site requirements.
• Utilises transport monitoring systems (GPS tracking, in-cab monitoring, and clocking systems) to verify service delivery, monitor driver behaviour, and improve efficiency.
• Ensures compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and safety standards, supporting audits and incident investigations.
• Manages contractor performance and KPIs using operational oversight and system-generated data.
• Acts as the primary transport liaison, supporting stakeholders and driving data-informed reporting, risk management, and continuous improvement.
• Needs to manage all Security Operations at the Mine Main Entrance area, including truck management from the truck park.

Job Specific Competencies

• Strong technical and operational understanding of transport and logistics within an industrial or mining environment.
• Proven ability to manage multiple contractors and coordinate complex operations.
• Solid knowledge of contract management, compliance, governance, and performance monitoring systems.
• Experience in using transport monitoring technologies (e.g., GPS tracking, in-cab systems, and clocking tools) to support decision-making and oversight.
• Strong risk awareness with the ability to make sound, timely decisions.
• Well-developed planning, coordination, and organisational skills.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement across multiple levels.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and discretion.

Key Job Attributes

• Strong sense of ownership for both operational delivery and system oversight.
• Decisive, calm, and practical in problem-solving, including during high-pressure or time-sensitive situations.
• Detail-oriented with a strong compliance and data-driven mindset.
• Able to work independently while effectively leveraging monitoring systems and operational controls.
• Trustworthy and capable of managing sensitive, confidential, and high-risk movements.
• Collaborative and relationship-driven, with the ability to work across multiple stakeholders and contractors.
• Strong safety focus, with a zero-tolerance approach to non-compliance.

Experience required to perform in this job

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in transport operations, logistics, security operations, or contractor management, with both operational and systems exposure.
• Proven experience overseeing large-scale transport or bussing operations, preferably in mining or industrial environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple contracted service providers, including performance and compliance oversight.
• Hands-on experience with transport monitoring systems (e.g., GPS tracking, in-cab monitoring, and clocking systems) for operational control and reporting.

Qualifications

Minimum:

• Grade 12 Full Certificate
• Qualification in Transport Management, Logistics, Operations Management, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical/operational field.

• Technical certification or training in transport monitoring systems, fleet management technologies, or data analysis will be an advantage.
• Gallagher Certification
• Additional training in contract management, safety, or risk management is beneficial.

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