Shift Supervisor, Production – Drilling

At First Quantum, we free the talent of our people by taking a very different approach which is underpinned by a very different, very definite culture – the “First Quantum Way”.

 

Working with us is not like working anywhere else, which is why we recruit people who will take a bolder, smarter approach to spot opportunities, solve problems and deliver results.

 

Our culture is all about encouraging you to think independently and to challenge convention to deliver the best result. That’s how we continue to achieve extraordinary things in extraordinary locations.

 

Job description:

Job title:                                             Shift Supervisor, Production – Drilling

Site:                                                    Kansanshi Mining Plc

Department:                                       Mine Production

Section:                                              Mine Production – Drilling

Position reports to:                            Coordinator, Production – Drills               

Grade:                                                 Level 16

Direct reports:                                    Area Supervisors, Production – Drilling

 

Purpose

Surface Mining, the Shift Supervisor is responsible with the safe, efficient and productive supervising of blast holes within the surface mining operation. Assists the Mine Captain in providing Technical Support to the Drilling Operations Team(s) and oversight to all drilling activities. To follow, and ensure compliance to established policies, practices and procedures when completing work assignments. Maximize operational safety, efficiencies and profitability. The incumbent performs all duties for this position in accordance with Company Policies, Management Systems, and Standard Operating Procedures.

Key Responsibilities

This position will be required to adhere to all relevant requirements, policies, procedures and legal regulations pertaining to health, safety, environment and quality, as well as finance, human resources, and any other regulations as required by the company and relevant to the level of the role and responsibilities of the function.

 

Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule the activities of drill workers including requisition materials, supplies, equipment parts, or repair services
Train workers in job duties, safety procedures and company policies
Establish methods to meet work schedules and confer with managerial and technical personnel, other departments and contractors to resolve problems and co-ordinate activities
Resolve work problems and recommend measures to improve productivity
Support and promotes a culture of “Safety & Health above all else” and environmental responsibility, a positive safety culture with a target for zero incidents and accidents
Ensuring good mobile plant operating practices are adhered to, damage minimised, and drilling operations are to procedures.
Hand over to oncoming shift supervisor by updating status board, changeover book and marking off cuts on level plans so oncoming Shift Supervisor has all information necessary to continue the smooth running of the work areas.
Ensure employees’ behaviour in the workplace is to company standards
Ensure relevant stakeholders’ requirement are met by building and maintaining productive internal and external relationships
Understands specifications, drawings, and survey staking and is able to translate and communicate this information into the field
Plans for team and individual results and delegates accordingly
Provides effective leadership to build a strong employee culture
Responds to particular situations and people to ensure best practices are being employed
Contributes to the continuous improvement initiatives of the department
Ensures a high level of quality and production standards
Establishes the most efficient use of resources in order to reach targets/ goals
Reports any problems or unforeseen issues that could affect the plan to the Mine Captain
Ensures the crews and PICs have correct information tools and equipment to perform their duties
Participate in recommending or executing personnel actions, such as hiring (interviewing), evaluations, promotions and discipline
Perform other reasonable duties as directed by the Supervisor.

 

Qualifications

Grade Twelve (12) Certificate or equivalent
Certificate or Diploma in Mining Engineering or Equivalent
Supervisory Certificate will be a must
Blasting License holder
First Aid certificate holder

 

Experience

Minimum 6 years’ experience in an open pit-mining environment.
Familiarity with the use of tools, fixtures and equipment for blasting aids
Experience in drilling techniques, equipment, and technologies
Experience with ultra-class mining equipment preferred
Prior experience in the similar role
Experience working with High precision drilling system preferably Wenco

 

BEHAVIOURAL TRAITS

Passion for coaching and development
Honesty and integrity
Good interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
Self-motivated individual with the ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision
Problem solving skills, analytical skills and the ability to make decisions quickly
Practice organisational and team leader skills
Knowledge of process improvement and validation
Able to identify and investigate trends
Promote a cooperative atmosphere that cultivates a positive work culture among artisans.

 

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Standby work required
Overtime work when necessary
Exposure to dust, heat and noise
PC Literacy
An understanding of relevant legislation, policies and procedures