The Supervisor Mining is responsible for overseeing and coordinating mining activities at a designated mine site. This role involves managing a team of mining operators, ensuring adherence to safety and environmental regulations, optimizing production efficiency, and coordinating with other departments to achieve production targets. The Supervisor Mining plays a critical role in ensuring the safe and efficient extraction of ore, managing equipment utilization, and implementing best practices to maximize productivity.
Key Accountabilities
- Supervise and coordinate mining operations, including drilling, blasting, loading, hauling, and dumping activities, to achieve daily, weekly, and monthly production targets.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and environmental standards in all mining activities, conducting safety inspections, risk assessments, and incident investigations as required.
- Provide leadership and direction to mining crews, assigning tasks, monitoring performance, and providing coaching and training to improve skills and efficiency.
- Coordinate with mine planning and engineering teams to implement mine plans, optimize pit designs, and sequence mining activities to maximize ore recovery and minimize dilution.
- Monitor equipment performance and utilization, coordinating maintenance activities and repairs to minimize downtime and maximize equipment availability.
- Conduct regular inspections of mining equipment, infrastructure, and work areas, identifying maintenance requirements, safety hazards, and opportunities for process improvements.
- Maintain accurate production records, shift reports, and equipment logs, preparing reports and documentation for management review and regulatory compliance.
- Liaise with other departments, such as geology, processing, and maintenance, to coordinate ore delivery, grade control, and equipment scheduling to support overall production objectives.
- Monitor and control operating costs, managing consumables, fuel consumption, and labor resources to optimize productivity and minimize operating expenses.
- Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement among mining personnel, promoting adherence to company policies, values, and performance standards.
Desired Candidate Profile
- Bachelor's degree in mining engineering, geology, or related field; additional certifications in mine supervision or leadership are advantageous.
- Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in open-pit or underground mining operations, with at least 2-3 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
- Strong understanding of mine planning principles, ore reserve estimation, and grade control practices to optimize production and minimize ore loss and dilution.
- Proficiency in mine safety regulations, risk management practices, and environmental compliance requirements applicable to mining operations.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire teams, resolve conflicts, and foster a positive work culture.
- Sound analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to identify operational inefficiencies, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.