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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:

To supervise mine crews, to ensure safety is managed, overall development performance is monitored and efficiency of mine workers engaged in surface mining operations. The position is responsible for continuous in-pit evaluation pertaining to practical compliance to all relevant procedures. In addition, the Shift Supervisor will assist the Production Coordinator in the enforcement of all provisions of Mine regulation (MR 208) in his area of responsibility.

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.

KPAs

• Effectively supervising the management of Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) in your area of responsibility.
• Meet production targets in accordance with the key performance indicators
• Coordinate recourses (people, equipment and material) to ensure work targets are met.
• People Management and Leadership

KPIs

• Ensure all Legal appointments in area of responsibility is correctly done in the Logbook
• Ensure that all operators and personnel entering your work area are adequately inducted on site safety and operating procedures and systems and that these are complied with.
• Ensure fatigue management is complied with.
• Do PTO’s.
• Conduct daily and weekly inspections (Safety packs)
• Ensure monthly safety meetings are held.
• Report all accidents, incidents or hazards in your area of responsibility to your Supervisor and put preventative measures in place.
• Participate in safety investigations in conjunction with the safety department and implement corrective and preventative controls.
• Do all accident and incident investigations and implement corrective and preventative controls.
• Ensure compliance with the employer’s legal obligations towards its employees and the conditions under which they are required to work.
• Meet production targets in accordance with the key performance indicators

• Communicate shift performance to team
• Track team performance and ensure daily issues are dealt with
• Ensure the Mine plan is followed. Communicate deviations.
• Under direction ensure mining work is being performed in accordance to the daily line up plan
• Plan daily activities to ensure targets are achieved
• Mine to designs (dig limits, toe pegs, crest pegs, batter boards, ramp designs)
• Monitor / control idling time, spotting time and cycle times of trucks and diggers.
• Identify problems quickly and take remedial action
• Liaise with peers to ensure equipment availability needed to optimize production
• Ensure the S/B and PIC’s have the resources to achieve set goals.
• Assist S/B with problem solving

Coordinating.

• Deal with daily issues through coaching, training or other development actions.
• Do performance appraisals quarterly.
• Do probation assessments on new employees.
• Measure performance regularly by means of Assessments
• Provide feedback to the team on performance
• Ensure performance targets are met
• Ensure proper leave planning is done for subordinates
• Ensure compliance with HR policies.
• Maintain standards and procedures.
• Identify workplace issues and resolve them in a timely manner.
• Ensure effective utilization and allocation of equipment.
• Ensure the PIC ‘s & S/B’s have the resources / tools to achieve the targets.

People Management and Leadership

• Identify learning gaps
• Share information with the team about their future development
• Coach people on the job when necessary
• Follow through on training given, with discussions and observations
• Send people for training when necessary, in order to develop them and ensure you have enough people.
• Facilitate team problem-solving with team involved
• Leave planning

Team Player

• Provide clear direction for his team
• Show respect for people
• Inspire people to perform well
• Set a good example for the team
• Share information with the team about the department’s purpose
• Deliver results
• Act with sense of urgency
• Take accountability for team performance
• Take disciplinary action when necessary (Accidents, Incidents and Absenteeism)

Motivating

• Ensure everybody understands what work they need to complete
• Provide recognition for good work
• Build team spirit
• Show respect and concern for people
• Provide coaching and development to improve confidence
• Attend to people problems – which team members may have
• Help people to understand what they need to do in order to be promoted

Communication

• Give clear instructions and ensure that it is clearly understood
• Give feedback skillfully
• Explain implications of policies e.g. safety, health and the environment
• Present visual performance measures and explains trends in data
• Completes paper work and reports and respond to e-mails etc.
• Ensure there is understanding from the team in meetings
• Check progress against targets
• Identify shortfalls or bottlenecks and investigate their causes
• Collect useful inputs / ideas from the team using a flipchart
• Keep your Superior informed

Problem Solving

• Identify potential problems timeously and attempt to understand them
• Discuss issues, with team input, before defining the full extent of a problem
• Encourage group creativity in solving bottlenecks or problems
• Resolve conflict in the team
• Liaise with your team in order to determine safer working methods.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 Certificate
• Certificate \ Diploma in Civil/Mining Engineering from a recognized institution
• Drivers Licence

Experience

• 5 years’ relevant experience in mining is required, (preferably 3 year’s supervisory experience)
• Comfortable working with machines, and mechanically adept
• Knowledge of mining rules and regulations
• Proven track record of supervising and managing people