Mine Manager (Open Pit / Expat / Iron Ore) –West Africa

Reference No. LB2511 Job Description: Our client is seeking a Mine Manager to join their Mining Operations in West Africa. This role will be responsible for providing to the organization a strategic Mining overview of the operation and associated areas as a business unit. Part of this role involves managing the Mining Planning & associated system drivers, providing operational decision support from a mining perspective through strategic planning, business insight and predicting future creation outcomes. The initial responsibility of this position is to develop the operational readiness drivers and manage an earthmoving contractor to startup initial mining pits. Responsibilities: Development and implementation of departmental pre- production system drivers & core activities. Establishment of departmental operational readiness systems. Develop mining department sections. Review the existing surface stockpiles with regards to volume, density, and grades.

Formation / Diplômes

Review the geology data and information in the pits to ensure the block model data is correct and confirm pit sequence mining priorities. Review geotechnical work and arrange test work to confirm the slope angles for the pits and determine the distinction between free dig and drill and blast material. Complete tactical (short term planning) after confirming geology and geotechnical parameters. Develop geotechnical, hydrology and grade control protocols. Prepare startup mining execution plan. Includes development of mining model and digging plan through mine planning software. Manage Short Term mine planning, scheduling, and reporting functions. Co [1] ordinate and incorporate inputs from various sections into an integrated, optimized and practical production schedule and cost-effective designs. Formulate safe, practical and achievable short and medium term mine plans and schedules. Manage all Long Term mine planning functions and ensure an integrated life of mine plan and budget that is as per corporate/company guidelines and strategy. Ensure mine planning systems are in place and continuously improve these systems to world class industry standards. Coordinate and manage Mining Contractor, Mining & Drill & Blast disciplines to meet production, HSE, Costs, budgeting, inventory control and performance KPI objectives. Lead asset optimization program of responsible areas. Development and management of live risk matrix. Manage Tailing Storage Facility

Requirements : Qualification and Skill Bachelor’s degree from accredited Mining Engineering Program (Minimum)

Expérience

Experience in large scale Iron Ore Mining Operations (10 + years)

Skills in Contractor Management, Drill and Blast, Geotechnical and hydrological aspects o Open Pit mining Operations Knowledge in RCA, FIP, Kaizen, 3W, SOP compliance, Contractor performance management, processors and enablers. NOSA/DuPont/ISO safety standard with extensive knowledge of HSE operating procedures. Proficiency in Industry Standard Software for Mine Planning, Scheduling and Pit Optimization If you wish to apply for the position, please

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