EACON Mining Technology delivers the world’s most deployed autonomous haulage system. Founded in 2018 in China, EACON provides turnkey solutions that optimise surface mining operations through scalable mixed fleet autonomy. Our flagship platform, ORCASTRA®, is fully OEM agnostic and compatible with trucks of any brand, whether new or existing. With vehicle level autonomy, 360-degree perception, and real time optimised dispatching, we help mines enhance safety, improve productivity, and accelerate their path to net zero. EACON also brings deep expertise in emission reducing powertrain technologies, offering hybrid electric, battery electric, and retrofit autonomy options to support a safer, greener mining future.

With the launch of Eacon Mining Technology Australia Pty Ltd in December 2023 and with the significant milestones of 2024, we have not only established our new office in West Perth but have also expanded collaboration with our partners and clients. We are rapidly growing, and as such, we are looking for talented professionals to join our thriving team in Perth.

We are looking for a local leader to head our operational team. The General Manager of Operations is a senior leadership role responsible for the end-to-end operational performance of EACON Mining Technology Australia Pty Ltd (Eacon Australia). The role holder is accountable for the safe, efficient, and compliant delivery of Eacon Australia's autonomous haulage system (AHS) technology across all active mine sites, and for the management of the technical, delivery, testing, training, and site-based functions that underpin this delivery.

The General Manager of Operations reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer and acts as the primary operational leadership interface between the CEO's strategic direction and the organisation's day-to-day execution. The role requires a seasoned operational leader who can drive delivery performance, manage technical and site-based teams, maintain rigorous safety standards, and represent Eacon Australia professionally with clients and host mine operators at an operational level.

This role has dual accountability to Perth-based operations as well as any mine site that Eacon Australia may undertake work accross Australia. The General Manager of Operations is expected to maintain a visible and active presence across both locations. The role also serves as the primary point of escalation for all operational matters in the absence of the CEO.

Operational Delivery - AHS Projects & Technology Deployment

The General Manager Operations holds primary accountability for the safe and successful delivery of Eacon Australia's, AHS technology projects across all active Australian mine sites.

This includes:

Provide direct leadership and oversight of all operational delivery functions, including Project Delivery, AHS Site Supervision, AHS Tech Support, and Deployment & Technical Support Engineering.
Ensure Eacon Australia's AHS projects and technology deployments are delivered safely, on time, within scope, and to the required technical and Functional Safety standards.
Maintain oversight of project delivery milestones, risks, and issues, and escalate material delivery risks to the CEO in a timely and structured manner.
Ensure robust project governance frameworks are in place, including delivery plans, risk registers, change control, and client reporting protocols.
Oversee the commissioning and go-live of AHS systems on mine sites, ensuring integration with host site traffic management, safety systems, and operational procedures.
Manage and monitor Eacon Australia's contractual delivery obligations to clients, ensuring commitments are met and variations are documented and agreed in accordance with contract terms.
Ensure business continuity and operational resilience through effective risk management, contingency planning, and succession arrangements within the delivery function.

Work Health & Safety — Operational Leadership

The General Manager of Operations is a critical safety leader within Eacon Australia and holds day-to-day accountability for the safety performance of all operational, technical, and site-based functions.

Ensure all operational activities are conducted in strict compliance with the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA), the Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations 2022 (WA), and all applicable Codes of Practice
Maintain and enforce Eacon Australia's Safety Management Plan (SMP) across all operational teams and mine site activities, ensuring it remains current and meets both internal standards and host mine site contractor management requirements
Lead the identification, assessment, and management of principal hazards relevant to Eacon Australia's scope of work on site, including hazards arising from the interaction of autonomous equipment with manned operations
Ensure Eacon Australia discharges its duty to consult, cooperate, and coordinate with host mine operators and other PCBUs operating in the same workplace, as required under the WHS Act 2020 (WA)

Drive a proactive, visible safety culture across all operational teams, including site-based and Perth office personnel.
Ensure all statutory appointments within the operational function are current, documented, communicated, and fulfilled by suitably competent individuals.

Product Deployment, On-boarding & Training

Maintain operational oversight of the product onboarding function, ensuring AHS products are deployed to client sites in accordance with agreed schedules, quality standards, and Functional Safety requirements.
Ensure the Training and Capability function (AHS Training Specialist, AHS Trainer, Training Coordinator) delivers effective, compliant, and operationally relevant training programs for Eacon Australia personnel and client site staff.

Coordinate with the Product Strategy Manager and CEO on product capability gaps or enhancement requirements identified during deployment and training activities.

People Leadership — Operational Function

Provide direct line management to the following operational function roles: Project Delivery Manager, Product Manager, all Training functions, Technical Specialist, Test Lead. Set clear performance expectations, conduct regular one-on-one meetings, and deliver formal performance reviews for all direct reports. Fostering a high-performance, accountable, and inclusive team culture within the operational function, consistent with Eacon Australia's organisational values

Essential

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical discipline.
Minimum 10 years operational or technical leadership experience in the Australian mining or mining services sector .
Demonstrated experience managing AHS, technical systems, or complex operational delivery on active mine sites.
Direct experience with contractor PCBU WHS obligations and host mine site safety management interfaces.
Proven leadership of multi-disciplinary technical and site-based teams.
Valid WA Driver's Licence (C class minimum) and Senior First Aid certification.

Preferred / Highly Regarded

Postgraduate qualification in Operations Management, Engineering, or Safety Management.
Direct experience with autonomous haulage systems or AHS technology platforms.
Experience in a global or multi-entity organisational structure, including cross-cultural team management.
Proficiency in Mandarin Chinese, advantageous given the China–Australia operational interface.

What We Offer:

Competitive salary for the right candidate and experience level.
Annual allowance towards Private Health Insurance (after successful completion of the probationary period)
Join a market-leading technology company with cutting-edge autonomous technology
Be part of the Australian start-up of the largest globally deployed autonomous haulage system (2300+ trucks)
Collaborate with industry experts and innovative technology teams
Perth-based role with exposure to global mining projects
Build expertise in a high-demand specialisation

Opportunities to travel internationally

General Manager of Operations

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