Mining Operations Superintendent at Barrick / Bulyanhulu Gold Mine

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Bulyanhulu Gold Mine is seeking to recruit Mining Operations Superintendent to join our team. The successful candidate for this position is expected to align to the Barrick DNA and drive a change within his team and the business and the overall position objective is to oversee and manager the efficient and safe execution of the mining schedule in a fully mechanized underground mine. To coordinate both production and development deliverables while simultaneously facilitating the up skilling and professional growth of the workforce. The position will embody and foster the company polices and values to all employees.

• Reporting to: Mining Manager
• Work Schedule: 42 Days On / 21 Days Off
• Duration: Permanent

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Heavily involved with Technical Services Department to facilitate the development of accurate plans and ensure timely development of schedules.
• Manage the planning and coordination of all activities and manning in the underground mining operation on a daily, weekly, monthly outlook.
• Provide leadership, supervision, skills training and support for employees in accordance with departmental requirements and individual Progress and Development Plans.
• Actively foster two-way communication, teamwork among employees within the Operational Departments and encourage interdepartmental cooperation to achieve company objectives.
• Provide the leadership and motivation necessary to ensure that employees and contractors adhere to all policies, standards and procedures during the execution of their duties.
• Ensure all areas of the operational department are conducting themselves in line with the company policies and ensure a safe working environment for employees.
• Create a working environment that ensures that employees gain new skills and achieve their full potential by developing and implementing effective training and mentoring programs.
• Execute the implementation of localization plans and performance management processes to ensure optimum employee performance and behavior through effective knowledge and skills development.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:                                                              

• +15yrs experience in mechanised mining industry.
• Five (5 ) years of experience in a similar position
• Competency in operation of all areas of mechanised mining equipment.
• Hold respective supervision qualifications.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• At least 15 years of experience in underground hard rock mining covering all aspects of modern trackless mechanised mining and supervision.
• Experience in multiple mining regions, and mining methodologies.

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

• Thorough knowledge of modern trackless mechanised mining production and development methodologies ensuring industry best practice is implemented and maintained.
• Exposure to the challenges of operating in remote sites.
• Exposure to deep, narrow vein gold mining practices.
• Exposure to high speed development.
• Knowledge of dealing with culturally diverse groups and skilled in utilizing appropriate means to communicate effectively
• Knowledge of mentoring employees from diverse backgrounds