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Job Description

At First Quantum, we free the talent of our people by taking a very different approach which is underpinned by a very different, very definite culture – the “First Quantum Way”.

Working with us is not like working anywhere else, which is why we recruit people who will take a bolder, smarter approach to spot opportunities, solve problems and deliver results.

Our culture is all about encouraging you to think independently and to challenge convention to deliver the best result. That’s how we continue to achieve extraordinary things in extraordinary locations.

Job description:

Key Responsibilities

• The incumbent will be required to adhere to all relevant requirements, policies, procedures and legal regulations pertaining to health, safety, environment and quality, as well as finance, human resources, and any other regulations as required by the company and relevant to the level of the role and responsibilities of the function.

Intergrates “on” and “new” work into the production schedule seamlessly

• By Implementing drilling plans to meet drilling goals and targets.
• Ensuring that there is enough manpower and machines to meet drilling targets.
• Identifying and planning clean-ups on drilling blocks a week in advance with the superintendent.
• Optimizes drilling efficiency and make sure that target penetration rates are achieved.
• Strategic placement of drill rigs and drilling teams for optimal efficiency and project executions.
• Dynamically re-plan to minimise the effect of breakdowns.
• Makes sure that all consumables are delivered on time to minimize down time.
• Holds daily meeting with senior drilling supervisors to enhance co-ordination and communication.

Ensures production performance risks are minimised by eliminating SHEQ and asset risks

• Careful monitoring of efficiency and productivity ratios and implement corrective action to eliminate risks of underperformance.
• Ensures that productivity ratios are maintained to a high standard by constant audits.
• Conducts new assessments on all new processes and procedures including maintenance and production.
• Maintain a high standard in ensuring that the working environment is safe, clean and environmentally friendly.
• Conducts daily SHEQ reviews and audits and ensures others adhere to the same.
• Drive ‘THINK’ coach campaign within drilling section.

Executes production according to plan with all quality and quantity targets met at a standard cost or better.

• Ensures that the production sequence is adhered to by clearly understanding the methods and practices to be used on different operations
• Enhance critical path management by anticipating what may happen and what needs to happen to ensure that production is not affected by delays, bottlenecks etc.
• Encourage team participation in eliminating production problems.
• Ensures production quantity and quality to meet client’s satisfaction.

Provide leadership to the team

• Manage team performance by ensuring that subordinates have the necessary skills, knowledge and competency to fulfil their roles and meet their goals.
• Ensure full utilization of the performance management system by all team members and conducts individual performance reviews so that corrective action is implemented.
• Provides coaching for direct subordinates to enable them to improve their performance.
• Boost team morale and enhance team building by ensuring that there is a shared value system in production that leads to high levels of commitment to the goals of the project.
• Assist in discipline administration and handling grievances by enhancing industrial harmony.

Qualifications

• Full Grade 12 Certificate
• Degree in Mine engineering or any Mining related qualification from a recognized institution
• Valid Blasting Certificate

First Aid Certificate

Experience

• Minimum of five years’ open pit mining operations experience, three of which should be in the area of Mine Planning
• Technical knowledge in mineral reserve estimation and reconciliation methodologies and Excellent knowledge in geotechnical principals
• Proficiency in Technical Services and cost management and productivity enhancement
• Should be conversant with heavy equipment earth moving applications
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• A team player and have the ability to work under intense pressure
• Proficiency in the preparation of operating and capital budgets
• Excellent skill in job analysis and report writing

Strong desire to be a part of a start-up/high growth company with an entrepreneurial spirit and a fast-paced, results-oriented culture

BEHAVIOURAL TRAITS

• Teamwork
• Bold initiative
• Thinking safely
• Upholding quality
• Technical Skill
• Driving quantity
• Driving attendance

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Standby work required
• Overtime when necessary
• Exposure to dust, heat and noise
• PC Literacy
• An understanding of the cultural and political environment
• An understanding of relevant legislation, policies and procedures