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Senior Supervisor - Mine Production Zambia

Lumwana Mining Company located in Zambia is wholly owned by Barrick Gold Corporation and operates one of the largest new copper mines to be developed globally over the last decade. The mine is seeking a proactive and self-motivated Senior Supervisor – Mine Production to be responsible for the operation of all personnel, mining fleet, equipment or contractors and carrying out production in an efficient, safe and cost effective manner according to production budget. The appointee will report to the Operations Coordinator and will be responsible for the following duties and activities:
  • Promotion of site safety policies through workforce
  • Production and cost targets are achieved daily, weekly and monthly mining plans
  • Ensure adherence to quality controls i.e. dilution, ore loss, geotechnical, mill feed, operating levels, pit and dump design.
  • Control of all earthmoving activities on site including earthmoving civil contracts as designed by Operations Supt
  • Support Maintenance personnel and Mine Training personnel in use of machinery in an efficient, appropriate and cost effective manner
  • Comply with safety practices and procedures
  • Define training needs of the staff in the section to ensure progression to senior positions.
  • Participate in regular monitoring and re-appraisal of training plans and targets
Skills & Abilities
The successful applicant must have the following qualifications/skills:
  • Diploma or similar in Mining Engineering or Civil Engineering would be distinct advantage
  • Minimum 5 years experience in mining industry in similar role
  • Experience in utilizing large scale equipment i.e. electric/diesel (AC) driven 240t dump trucks, 500t excavators and face shovels
  • Ability to interpret mine plans to effectively communicate targets and goals to teams
  • Prior use Modular Mining (Dispatch) software is desirable
  • Assist in development of training programs for operations team
This position offers a competitive salary package in line with qualifications and experience. The position is fly in/fly out or residential rosters. Excellent on-site accommodation is provided. Recreational facilities include swimming pool, tennis court, squash court and gymnasium. Build your career at this exciting new project while gaining overseas work experience and personal growth
Zambian nationals who meet qualification requirements for this position and are resident in Zambia are strongly encouraged to apply