LR_Superintendent - Mine Production (383168)

Duties and Responsibilities / KPI’s

1. Mine Production Planning and Execution

• Lead daily, weekly, and monthly production execution activities in alignment with Life-of-Mine (LOM), budget, and short-term mine’s plans.
• Ensure achievement of ore mining, waste stripping, pit development, and stockpile management targets.
• Coordinate mining activities across drill and blast, load and haul, dispatch, geology, survey, maintenance, and infrastructure teams.
• Monitor mining sequence compliance and ensure execution aligns with approved designs and schedules.
• Identify production constraints and implement mitigation strategies to maximize operational performance.

2. Load and Haul Performance Optimization

• Optimize truck-shovel productivity through effective equipment allocation and dispatch management.
• Monitor cycle times, queue times, spotting times, payload compliance, and haul route efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce non-productive time and improve equipment utilization.
• Ensure efficient management of dumping locations, crusher feed requirements, stockpiles, and ore blending activities.
• Collaborate with Maintenance to maximize fleet availability and reliability.

3. Operational Excellence and Cost Management

• Manage mining production costs and ensure adherence to approved budgets.
• Analyze operational performance data and implement initiatives to improve productivity and reduce operating costs.
• Optimize fuel consumption, equipment deployment, labor productivity, and contractor performance.
• Lead root cause investigations into production losses and implement corrective actions.

4. Safety, Risk Management and Compliance

• Promote and lead a zero-harm safety culture throughout mining operations.
• Ensure compliance with all mining legislation, company standards, SOPs, HIRAs, and critical controls.
• Conduct workplace inspections, risk assessments, safety interactions, and incident investigations.
• Ensure safe interactions between personnel, equipment, contractors, and mining activities.
• Verify compliance with traffic management plans, fatigue management systems, and critical risk controls.

5. Technical Compliance and Pit Management

• Ensure mining activities comply with approved pit designs, geotechnical requirements, and engineering standards.
• Monitor pit wall stability, bench heights, berm compliance, drainage effectiveness, and haul road conditions.
• Coordinate with Mine Planning, Geotechnical, Survey, and Geology teams to ensure technical compliance.
• Manage ore loss and dilution control initiatives.
• Ensure operational readiness for audits, inspections, and compliance reviews.

6. Technical Compliance and Pit Management

• Lead and develop production supervisors and operational teams.
• Establish succession planning and workforce capability development programs.
• Manage contractor performance against contractual obligations and service level requirements.
• Conduct performance reviews, coaching sessions, and competency assessments.
• Promote accountability, engagement, diversity, and continuous learning.

Qualifications / Experience / Knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree in mining engineering or related Mining Discipline.
• Minimum 5- 10 years of open-pit mining experience, including at least 5 years in a senior production leadership role.
• Extensive experience managing large-scale load and haul operations involving excavators, shovels, and haul truck fleets.
• Strong understanding of mine’s planning, dispatch systems, drill and blast interfaces, geotechnical requirements, and production optimization.
• Experience using Minstar, Modular Dispatch, Deswik, Mine Plan, or equivalent mining software.

Core Competencies / Skills

• Mine Production Management
• Open Pit Mining Operations
• Fleet Productivity Optimization
• Dispatch and FMS Systems
• Budget and Cost Control
• Contractor Management
• Operational Excellence
• Mine Planning Integration
• Leadership and Coaching
• Data Analytics and Reporting
• Risk Management
• Change Management

Personal Qualities / Behavioral Traits

• Strong safety leadership
• Strategic thinker with operational focus
• Results-driven and accountable
• High integrity and ethical standards
• Decisive decision-maker
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
• Resilient under operational pressure
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Strong communication and influencing skills
• Commitment to workforce development

Working Conditions

• Primarily based in an active open-pit mining environment.
• Frequent field inspections and interaction with heavy mining equipment.
• Exposure to dust, noise, vibration, and varying weather conditions.
• Required to work extended hours and respond to operational emergencies when necessary.

Health and Safety

• Ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations, standards, and procedures.
• Participate in health, safety and environment training programs to understand potential hazards, safety procedures, and emergency protocols.
• Report any health, safety and environmental concerns, incidents, or near misses promptly to the designated supervisor or safety officer.
• Assist in identifying workplace hazards and participate in risk assessments to minimize risks to personal health and safety.
• Wear appropriate PPE as required for specific tasks or environments and ensure that it is maintained and used correctly.
• Be familiar with emergency response procedures, including evacuation routes, assembly points, and first aid protocols.
• Follow established safe work practices and procedures to prevent accidents, injuries, or illnesses.
• Operate machinery, tools, and equipment safely, following manufacturer's instructions and the AML safety guidelines.
• Maintain a clean and orderly workspace to reduce hazards and prevent accidents.
• Promote a culture of health and safety awareness among coworkers by encouraging safe behaviors and reporting unsafe conditions.
• Participate in health and safety committees or meetings as required, providing input and suggestions for improving workplace safety.
• Keep accurate records of safety inspections, incidents, and training activities as required by company policy and regulations.

Environment

• Oversee and monitor the environmental performance of your department's functions, ensuring high levels of awareness and compliance with company environmental policies and relevant environmental laws.
• Regularly review environmental performance metrics and indicators to track progress, identify trends, and address areas for improvement.
• Ensure all environmental incidents are reported promptly and investigated thoroughly in line with company policies and legal requirements.
• Uphold a culture of environmental responsibility and compliance within the organization by setting clear expectations for incident reporting and response at all levels.
• Collaborate with the Environment team to identify opportunities for environmental improvement and develop strategic programs to enhance sustainability practices.