Head, Mines at Adexen

Responsibilities

• Oversee all mining activities including operations and maintenance with key focus on profitability and optimum utilisation of resources while ensuring the health and safety of mining staff.
• Plan, manage, co-ordinate, and direct mining operations and maintenance of machinery.
• Evaluate efficiency of mining sites to determine adequacy of personnel, equipment and technologies used, and make changes to work schedule or equipment when necessary.
• Oversee the technical mining aspects of the operations including drilling, blasting loading and hauling and provide expertise as required.
• Identify performance optimisation opportunities to enhance bottom line financial benefits.
• Prepare mining production reports for review by the Plant Director.
• Monitor mining operational performance against budget and ensure that production quotas and procedures are met.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent in Engineering, Mining or related discipline.
• Minimum of 15 years demonstrated operating experience in mining operations and maintenance practices.
• In-depth knowledge of mining operations, production, maintenance, process control and health and safety management.
• Commercial acumen and experience regarding how to maximise the financial returns of the project including the ability to manage contracts effectively and to compile and manage budgets and operating costs.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Commitment to implemented safety and environment regulations
• Good data gathering and analysis skills.
• Baseline problem analysis and solving skills.