Overview
Technical Services Manager – Mining
We are recruiting!
Our client, in mining, is looking for a highly skilled Technical Services Manager to join their team. The desired candidate must have experience with both surface and underground mining and will be responsible for geology, surveying, mining engineering, laboratory and implementing practical initiatives to coordinate the technical functions daily to increase safety, efficiency, and production. He/she must have practical experience and proficiency in mining software.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead and mentor the technical services team.
• Foster a culture of safety, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure accurate geological data collection and interpretation.
• Ensure accurate monthly surveys and update plans.
• Ensure accurate laboratory test work is carried out in compliance with regulated standards and ensure results are incorporated into the mine planning.
• Review and approve mining engineering designs, plans, and specifications based on geology, surveying, and lab results.
• Utilize software for mine modelling, including geological model analysis, mine optimisation, mine design and scheduling.
• Evaluate optimal mine design criteria based on mining methods and scheduling criteria.
• Analyse orebody characteristics and develop optimal extraction strategies.
• Interpretation and analysis of geological block models and wireframes.
• Develop and oversee monthly mine plans
• Collaborate with engineering, processing, and shared services to ensure efficient technical services provision throughout the mining value chain.
• Monitor and troubleshoot mining operations.
• Reconciliation of planned versus actual production.
• Identify potential risks.
• Actively consider cost reduction and optimize production processes.
• Reporting
• Participate in project meetings.
Requirements
• Degree in Geology or similar Technical Mining Qualification.
• Minimum of 5 years’ practical experience at a Technical Services Manager position.
• Must be proficient with Deswik, Surpac, Minesched, Micromine or similar with 5 years’ software experience.
• Strong understanding of Geology, Surveying, Mining Engineering and Laboratory Work.
• Familiarity with Health and Safety regulations.
• Experience with project management and budgeting in mining operations.
• Advanced knowledge of mining technical services technologies and practices.
Interested and suitably qualified and experienced candidates to send through their CVs to [email protected]
Please note: Regrettably only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
