Mines Manager

Job Description : Mines Manager (First Class Mines Manager Certificate under MMR 1961 (India) WEST AFRICAN REGION Responsible to: Chief of Operations Experience Required: Minimum 10 years of progressive experience preferably in mining companies. Should have dealt with expatriate employees Job Purpose: To Take Care of the Mining Operations at Mining site · Plan, organize and direct mine planning and geological engineering team of the rock phosphate mines. · Develop and evaluate mine operating strategies, mine engineering optimization, mine geology, short and long-term planning of mine operations, and technical support for all mining functions to ensure effective mine design practices and execution of the plan in a safe, timely, and cost-effective manner. · Ensure the Safety of People as "the priority" · Draw mine operations related budget - both short term and long term · Ensure compliance with external regulatory requirements and internal management system standards. · Collaborate with the ore processing plant teams (external and internal) to create alignment across the mining site(s) to help support the overall strategic objectives and production plans. · Develop long term strategic plans to manage existing resources and new mineral resource exploration in order to continuously maximize the utilization of mineral resources to meet and/or extend projected mine life. · Identify possible reserve extensions, permit issues, and land and mineral rights requirements. · Collaborate with the Chief of Operations to develop and manage the standards and delivery of mine planning and geotechnical services that support the overall mine development strategy as it relates to rock quality, hydrogeology, earthwork, natural resource planning, and waste management. · Provide work direction to the team as well as timely and constructive feedback to ensure employees have a clear understanding of their work, roles, business goals, and performance standards. Manage performance issues when necessary. · Develop and coach employees in order to retain and grow organizational talent. · Other mining related tasks Candidate Profile: · Should be a qualified Mining Engineer (Graduation in Mining Engineering is mandatory) · Should possess First Class Mines Manager Certificate under MMR 1961 (India) · Should possess a minimum of 6 years of experience in open-cast mining (rock phosphate is preferred though not mandatory) · Should have handled heavy earth moving machinery · Should possess knowledge of SURPAC, DATAMINE, AND PROPELLER etc. · Should be hands-on with statistical tools · Should be familiar with JORC. Personal Skills and Attributes / Abilities: · Should be culturally sensitive · Should be a natural people leader · Should possess a zero tolerance mindset on safety, health, and environment protection parameters · Should be able to deal with external agencies as and when needed. · Should be able to read, write, and speak in English

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