SUPERINTENDENT,LOAD & HAUL | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KALUMBILA, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA

Requisition Number: JR3499| Country: Zambia | Contract Type: Fixed Term| Location: Solwezi

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Job description:

Overall Purpose

The Load and Haul Superintendent is responsible for the management of all personnel, resources and processes associated with the Sentinel Mine Load and Hall operations. The role requires a consistent focus and attention towards the achievement of safety, production, quality and cost objectives through the efficient application of the ultra-class mining fleet. The key purpose is the achievement of ore and waste mining volumes in a safe, quality driven and cost effective manner with the overall mine plan.

Specific Job Responsibility

• Develop, implement and maintain safe work procedures and promote high safety and health awareness.
• Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the team.
• Ensure that visible leadership is provided to the Load and Haul team.
• Coordinate and control mining equipment to optimise production flows.
• Monitor and control appropriate quality standards.
• Set, monitor and manage to achieve production targets
• Ensure appropriate facilities, procedures and workforce competence to achieve legal compliance, incident prevention and the achievement of tasks in an environmentally sustainable manner
• Develop a succession plan for direct report roles
• Identify specific areas for cost improvement and ensure the development and implementation of action plans to achieve these gains.
• Lead and manage staff to achieve continuous optimization of production processes
• Conduct regular performance reviews with contractors
• Define, maintain and improve all quality and standards
• Ensure compliance with health, safety legal requirements and enforce relevant Mining Sector legislation
• Definition of daily, weekly and monthly KPI’s
• Regular reconciliation of key performance indicators to track performance
• Maintain a high level of safety awareness throughout working area
• Assist in the development and management of the operational budgets.

Job Specific Competencies

• Excellent leadership qualities with the ability to direct large operational teams.
• Good team building capability.
• Ability to enforce & uphold discipline according to the company code of conduct.
• Ability to enforce and maintain safe working practices and conditions.
• Ability to perform under pressure.
• Strong understanding of the development & achievement of mine plans.

Key Job Attributes

• Demonstrate personal commitment in regard to safety and environmental practices.
• Self-motivated and conscientious.
• Commitment to continuous improvement.
• Problem solving and analytical skills.
• Time management and ensuring quality service.
• Good verbal and communication skills.
• Ability to constantly deliver quality workmanship.
• Ability to proactively identify and respond positively to opportunities and risks.
• Must be honest and trustworthy.

Experience required to perform in this job

• Proven experience in Surface Load and Haul management.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to multi-task & work well under pressure and in a team environment 
• Good verbal and written communications skills
• High regard and commitment to safe work practices
• Computer literate in Microsoft office suit.
• Ultra-class mining equipment application will be beneficial.
• Good understanding of Drill & Blast operations will be beneficial.

Qualifications

• A degree in Mining Engineering or any mining related field.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in Surface Load and Haul operations in a supervisory role.
• Blasting Ticket / License.

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