Superintendent, Production | Mining Career at FQM, Kansanshi,Solwezi, Zambia

Requisition Number: JR795 | Country: Zambia | Contract Type: On-going | Location: Solwezi | Categories: Mining

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Key Responsibilities

• Planning and Programming
• Client Relations and Scope Change Management
• Managing Risks
• Meet production targets in accordance with the key performance indicators
• People Management and Leadership
• Relationships

KPIs:

• Plans production to meet monthly plan and goals and targets that are given
• Schedules that there will be sufficient manpower and machines available to meet the plan
• Liaises with plant department to set up a service schedule for all plant units on a weekly basis
• Liaises with the Drill and Blast Superintendent the program for the month to ensure sufficient sites and loadable material is available so as not to cause bottlenecks and delays
• Plans the optimum haulage parameters and ensures new haul roads are developed on time
• Places excavators and haul teams for optimal efficiency and project executions
• Works variation orders, scope changes and day works from the client into the weekly program so as to cause minimum disruption to efficient operations
• Dynamically re-plan to minimize the effect of breakdowns
• Hold daily meetings with Plant Manager, SHEQ Manager, and Senior Supervisory staff to ensure optimal co-ordination and clear communication

Client Relations and Scope Change Management:

People Management and Leadership:

• Provides clear direction to the production staff and clarifies their roles and goals of direct reports
• Ensures that direct reports have the necessary skills, knowledge and competency to fulfil their roles and meet the goals
• Personally uses and ensures that the Performance Management System is fully utilized by all leaders

Meet production targets in accordance with the key performance indicators:

• Clearly understands the contract parameters and how they affect production
• Clearly understands the methods and practices to be used on this operation
• Sets weekly and daily goals and targets to ensure that each phase of production meets its targets

Relationships:

• Has constructive relationships with all stakeholders to the project
• Manages the image of FQMO and ensures it is enhanced in the mind of the stakeholder
• Relationships with the client and professional team lead to “on work”, referrals and invitations to tender or negotiate
• There are no unresolved issues
• Cooperative transactions experienced with sub-contractors, suppliers, public and community

Qualifications

• Full Grade 12 Certificate
• Degree in Mining Engineering/Mineral Science or its equivalent from a recognized institution. A Master’s Degree in a similar field would be an added advantage
• Blasting License
• First Aid Certificate
• Valid Driver’s License

Experience

• 10 years working Experience in a similar role in an Open pit Mine of which five years’ should be in the area of Mine Planning.
• Technical knowledge in mineral reserve estimation and reconciliation methodologies and excellent knowledge in geotechnical principles.
• 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

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Deadline: 12 October 2020