Superintendent - Open Pit Mine Planning (Mine Planning / Short Term Planning / Medium Term Planning / Drill & Blast / Deswik / Open Pit / Mining Engineering / Copper / Gold)

Reference Number: CV182

Job Description:

Our client, a leading gold and copper producer, is seeking an experienced Superintendent – Open Pit Mine Planning to join their mine technical services team on an expatriate, fly-in-fly-out basis. You will lead the open pit mine engineering function and be responsible for all open pit planning activities from the mid-term (rolling three-monthly) down to the daily execution plan. Leading a small team of mine engineers, you will build and maintain robust, practical schedules, oversee drill and blast planning, and drive productivity and cost-efficiency across the operation.

Responsibilities:

Lead, develop and mentor the open pit mine engineering team to optimise performance and achieve production and cost targets.
Build and maintain robust, practical mine schedules across the short-term (daily to weekly) and mid-term (rolling three-monthly) planning horizons.
Monitor progress against plan and budget, reporting and addressing significant deviations.
Oversee and approve drill and blast plans, and develop drill and blast design standards and ensure compliance.
Ensure operational and infrastructure designs are practical, safe and cost-effective.
Identify and drive improvements in productivity and cost reduction.
Align mine plans to the long-term (LOM) integrated mine schedules and blend plans.
Complete month-end reporting to management and communicate plans clearly to all stakeholders.
Undertake project work as required.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering (or equivalent), with relevant accreditation from a professional body.
A minimum of 8 years’ experience in open pit mining operations, with a strong technical background in open pit mining, equipment and safety protocols.
Proficiency in mine planning software – Deswik.
Strong understanding of geotechnical principles, slope and bench design.
Expert knowledge of the open pit mining cycle, with practical, hands-on experience.
Demonstrated experience in budgeting, cost control and financial analysis related to mining operations.
Exceptional leadership and people management skills, with the ability to coach, mentor and motivate a diverse workforce.
Excellent data management, problem-solving and cross-departmental coordination skills.
Fluency in English (written and verbal) is required for reporting and liaising with international teams.
Valid Light Vehicle License.

Benefits and Contractual information:

FIFO – Roster to be confirmed
Expatriate benefits package
Competitive USD salary
Renewable contract

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Christo van der Ham

Operations Manager

CA Mining

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