Technical Services Superintendent at Barminco

We are actively seeking a Technical Services Superintendent to join us in our West African Operations. This role is responsible for assisting Project Managers and Mine Foreman using your strong technical mining experience with a solutions orientated approach, interpret and analyse mining physicals to drive efficiencies and optimise our operation and to integrate with the client technical services department. 

We are looking for an individual with boundless energy, a willingness to learn and a can do attitude towards the role that is responsible for the following:

• Ensure mining physicals are achieved as per contract and client schedules.
• Ensure an intimate understanding of the site contract, variations and management plans and ensure that AUMS is compliant with these requirements.
• Ensure client requirements are met contractually and maintain a robust and favourable relationship with the client.
• Development, mentoring and on-going review of performance of the Technical Services Team including graduate engineers
• Provide financial analysis and implementation of cost reduction initiatives.
• Production monitoring and liaise with the Operations Team to optimise project deliverables
• Review mining schedules, plans and designs as required and monitor progress, manning levels and productivity analysis including budget and costs
• Weekly and Monthly performance reporting.
• Management of Quality Assurance and compliance
• Assists with the preparation of monthly claims and interface with our Client.

Key requirements for the successful candidate includes the following:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering
• Underground Supervisors Certificate of Competency or First Class Mine Managers (FCMM) Certificate of Competency.
• The ability to influence and engage with operational personnel, with good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong observation and analytical skills that translate to improvements across the maintenance function.
• Highly experienced with information management system and reporting tools (e.g. Pronto) including valuing the importance of information security.

Your proactive attitude to safety and driven work ethic will see you as a much valued employee in line with AUMS’s values and ‘can do’ attitude, and will be rewarded with a highly competitive remuneration package completing our vision of a work life balance in a strong team environment.

A full pre-employment medical is required, including a drug and alcohol, and site specific clearances. A National Police Clearance and any necessary tickets or qualifications are required to be presented at time of interview. Please be aware that an Array of Vaccinations are required when working in Africa.