We are currently seeking to recruit a Work Area Supervisor for our Mining Operations Department. Reporting to the Senior Supervisor – Operations, the primary objective of the role is to manage all Open Pit operations, to supply site processing plant with ore requirements at target grade, while Health, Safety, Environment and Community Relations standards are met. Adherence to PNG Mining Statutory requirements is a minimum requirement.

Key roles and responsibilities include:

• Meet Site Safety Leadership requirements
• Monitor and maintain standards and policies for the Open Pit mine
• Attend and actively participate in departmental safety meetings, ensuring that effective systems are in place to ensure all matters raised are recorded and promptly addressed
• Ensure daily, weekly, monthly and annual Open Pit Budget production targets are achieved safely (i.e. ore
tonnes, grades, and waste movement)
• Assist in improving on operational efficiencies and equipment productivities, to achieve Operational Targets
• Maintain training and induction programs to ensure all mine operations personnel and contractors are familiar with policies and safe work procedures as well as their duty of care and personal accountability
• Ensure that no work is undertaken without prior induction, appropriate training and verification of
competencies
• Assist in managing performance and development of the open pit team, making recruitment recommendations, ensuring performance appraisals are completed, and implementing training programs
• Adhere to shift start up procedures and deliver a well-organised shift start up
• Ensure the work area is set up well for the oncoming shift to achieve their targets
• Resolve problems as they arise and escalate any issues and risks to the Senior Supervisor

Qualifications, Skills and Experience required:

• At least 3-4 years’ experience in an Open Pit Mine environment
• A Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Supervisory role is preferred
• Computer literate in MS Word and Excel
• Ability to communicate in English and Tok Pisin
• Have current Class 3 or 6 PNG’s Drivers Licence
• Able to manage multiple priorities to deliver agreed outcomes
• Be team oriented, with the ability to lead, coach, mentor and direct
• Possess strong interpersonal attributes with regards to punctuality and commitment

To Apply

To apply, email your CV and other relevant documentation to [email protected]. Please include the Job ID "#25738" in the email's subject to ensure your application is processed.