Operations Manager at Chirano Gold Mines

The position of Operations Manager is currently free and vacant at Chirano Gold Mines.

Position Description:

• The Operations Manager oversees the implementation of the Mining Operations strategy under the direction of the Chirano General Manager while ensuring alignment with the organization’s overarching objective.
• Create short-, mid-, and long-term business plans for the mines to promote excellent stakeholder and employee satisfaction while ensuring sustained mining operation expansion and maximizing operational efficiencies, safety, and profitability.

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Important Duties:

• In order to maximize safety, operational efficiencies, and financial success, you are in charge of the day-to-day operations of the mine in both development and production.
• Establish performance goals and benchmarks, keep an eye on total employee and/or contract worker performance, and manage it.
• Manage the yearly operating and capital budgets for mine operations in a way that is compatible with the Company’s specified financial standards and strategic planning procedure.
• Develop and implement strategies that help mining operations expand, making sure that these strategies are connected to the organization’s overarching plan.
• Provide guidance and support to all other departments impacted by modifications to mine operations, and via collaboration with other departments, contribute to overall mine management.
• Establish the necessary manpower and staffing levels for mine operations.
• Make sure the organization has a thorough and effective succession management strategy in place. Determine the skillsets needed for succession roles and high-potential candidates.
• Accountable for budgeting, strategic business planning, and forecasting.
• Develop the mining team’s skills to improve the mine operation’s capacity to carry out its financial and operational strategies; make the most of its strengths, spot any gaps, and fill them as needed.
• To ensure compliance with safe operating procedures, evaluate the operation’s policies and instructions.
• Set safety and training requirements with the safety department’s support.
• Perform any additional tasks that the general manager may assign.

Required Skills or Experience:

• A mining engineering bachelor’s degree, or its equivalent, from an accredited university.
• Mine Manager Competency Diploma from the Mining Commission
• A minimum of ten (10) years of experience working as a mine manager or an equivalent position in an underground and open pit mining setting
• Further specialized education or training in operations management, risk assessment, safety management, or continuous improvement
• Must be familiar with and comprehend the Mining Inspection Act and Regulations, the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, and the Duty of Care Standards.
• Must possess in-depth knowledge of mining operations, engineering, and technical services, as well as a track record of excellence in personal and professional safety.
• Knowledge of metallurgy and mineral processing would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of various open-pit and underground mining techniques, including the use of explosives, ground support, and backfilling. Therefore, it is desired that subterranean mine operations have a greater skill level.
• Applying standards, policies, and procedures pertaining to privacy and the protection of sensitive data is necessary.
• Working understanding of ventilation concepts, mining planning, surveying, and rock mechanics.
• Capable of using Microsoft Office products like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Financial (cost) management expertise is essential, as well as familiarity with budgeting, planning, and scheduling.
• Management expertise with a diversified workforce (language, cultural, religious, etc)
• The capacity to supervise contract management and contractor administration.
• Management abilities with the capacity to include and educate all direct reports.
• The capacity to implement appropriate discipline when called for and to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• High standards of professionalism, tact, respect for privacy, and openness in daily work ethics.
• Flexible schedules, including night shifts, and a track record of successfully handling pressure.

How To Submit An Application For Chirano Gold Mines Limited’s Advert For Operations Manager

Send your applications, curriculum vitae (CV), and pertinent certifications to: Chiranohr.recruitment@chiranogold.com with “Operations Manager” in the subject line.

Deadline: March 24, 2023.