The operation Manager should be a highly experienced mining industry professional to take a Copper project from feasibility study stage to construction and development up to ore production.
Key Tasks
- Develop an execution strategy to advance the open pit project into construction and development on a timely basis and within budget.
- Manage all the mining activities starting from mining plans to implementation including continuous review to optimize the plan for the best of the company.
- Manage all geotechnical including planning and monitoring.
- Manage and plan the blasting activities.
- Manage the survey activities.
- Manage the hauling loading and transportation of the waste ore and final product (concentrate).
- Oversee the processing and treatment of copper ore at thirdparty plants ensuring alignment with production targets and quality standards.
- Act as the primary liaison between our company and the thirdparty processing contractors addressing any production issues and maintaining clear communication.
- Monitor daily processing metrics including ore throughput recovery rates and concentrate quality and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Collaborate with thirdparty contractors to troubleshoot issues identify bottlenecks and develop solutions to optimize plant performance.
- Develop and implement strategies to drive concrete product sales meeting revenue and profitability targets.
- Manage customer relationships ensuring customer satisfaction and addressing any inquiries or concerns related to concrete product quality and delivery.
- Oversee logistics for concrete distribution ensuring timely and costeffective delivery to customers.
- Track inventory levels and coordinate with production teams to ensure sufficient supply to meet demand.
- Safely manage and deliver on safety and operational efficiency by driving continuous improvement and sustainable solutions in line with strategic plans.
- Post construction lead and direct all the technical services and operational functions (operations planning strategic planning geology survey geotechnical processing maintenance and production) that ensures the optimization of resources through effective execution of short medium and longterm mines plans.
- Establishment of a highly focused comprehensive community consultation and information sharing process to ensure all stakeholders are kept advised of the project development.Recruitment of relevant expertise for project execution and performance management of the project team when needed.
- Development of an environmentally conscious and safe working culture.
- Maintain positive and professional relationships with other industry professionals government officials and landowners.
- Close financial management to ensure the delivery of highly cost effective and value for money outcome.
- Development of health and safety processes to support employees and contractors in very diverse situations across the business.
- Manage day to day all site operation from it s starting of the construction of the mines to development and operation to the concentrator and lastly transport the concentrate to the port.
- Mentorship of local staff
- Other as directed the head of project development
Requirements
Work Experience
- Minimum 15 years experience in construction and mining operation including at least 5 years in management at a senior level and successful track record.
Highest Qualification
- Bachelor s degree in mining engineering and other mining related qualifications.
- Postgraduate qualification in business studies or project management an advantage.
Technical Skills
- Extensive project construction experience including senior roles and managing a number of major mining projects.
- Significant project delivery and operating experience.
- Demonstrate organizational skills for leading a team including budgeting hiring and management/monitoring and associated works force.