1. Have previous hands-on, in depth experience for at least five years as a Process Plant Manager
2. Have approximately twenty years of experience
3. Be a detail orientated, focussed individual who can demonstrate excellence over an extended period of time
4. Degree qualified (metallurgical, chemical, mechanical engineering or similarly relevant)
5. An outstanding people manager

It would be helpful to have a little French language skills, but this is not essential. A 6:3 fly in, fly out roster is being offered, along with an excellent remuneration package.

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Key requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 12-15 years’ experience in an operational or technical capacity in the mining industry including managerial experience.
• Fluency in English.

Key tasks include:

• Responsible for the safe and effective operation of the mine site
• Increase reserves, reduce costs and maximize profits in compliance with the approved operation plan
• Strict adherence to health, safety and environmental objectives and policies.

Personal characteristics:

• Ability to lead a team in a multicultural environment
• Highly motivated and driven by results
• Thorough and keen to institute a culture of excellence

A competitive salary and benefits package will be offered to the successful candidate.

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Key requirements include:

B.Sc. in Mining Geology or Geology.
8 years’ experience in the mining industry including active open pit mines with at least 2 years’ in a senior supervisory position.
Good knowledge of English.

Good knowledge and operation of geological software such as SURPAC.

Key tasks include:

Directing the operations of the Mine Geology department and managing its team members.
Generating ore body exploration target areas to be evaluated, interpreted and mined efficiently and economically.
Calculating ore body reserve, monitoring the grade of ore being mined and commenting, as required on the mining methods and techniques are employed to ensure maximization of grade and conservation of reserves.

Personal characteristics:

Ability to lead a team in a multicultural environment
Highly motivated and driven by results
Thorough and keen to institute a culture of excellence

A competitive salary and benefits package will be offered to the successful candidate.

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The Chief Mining Engineer’s responsibilities are:

• Co-ordinate the technical mining engineering support function
• Work on mine design for exploiting ore reserves & resources for the mine
• Accountability for short and long-term mining plans
• Life of mine engineering design for underground mine planning & optimisation
• Contribute to site strategic planning and budgeting efforts for designated engineering and production areas
• Establish schedules, monitor and report variances to management
• Reports production and planning issues and makes recommendations to appropriate site management for correction
• Supervise, review, investigate and develop appropriate recommendations regarding planned engineering and production project
• Training and development of departmental staff of four to six
• Evaluate and administer contracts with vendors for the provision of services and equipment
• Work with third party engineering companies
• Deputise for the General Manager, in his absence & work closely with the General Manager on operational & technical issues

They will need the following skills:

• B.Sc. Mine Engineering
• Registration or eligibility for registration with PEGNL
• Ten years of engineering and/or mine production experience in an underground hard rock operations, construction and development
• Previous experience using modelling and mine planning software preferably with Promine and Datamine
• Sound business acumen and, in particular, an understanding of the main cost drivers in this environment
• Experience in conducting engineering studies
• Skilled in supervising, evaluating, training and motivating employees
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

A compelling package is on offer for the right candidate.

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EXPATRIATE CAREER OPPORTUNITY

We have a diverse and challenging role for a Recruitment Supervisor who is responsible for planning and organising strategic recruitment efforts to attract the best talent to fill positions. Key responsibilities include tracking levels of manpower across all departments and developing the annual manpower report, as well as handling aspects of individual recruitment as required, and bring best practice and innovative sourcing solutions to the team.

The Recruitment Supervisor oversees a team of Recruitment Specialists to ensure that recruitment actions are carried out in a professional, fair, and timely manner, and that international markets and sourcing solutions are applied by the team.

The position has the following accountabilities and functions:

• Manage the recruitment effort from start to finish, advising Recruitment Specialists and necessary and ensuring adherence to schedule
• Supervise Recruitment Specialists to ensure that they utilize all available forms of recruitment
• Forecast future turnover and organizational needs
• Develop strategic plans for annual recruitment incentives

POSITION CRITERA

Skills:

• An excellent command of English, with exposure to Arabic an advantage but not essential
• Computer skills and a sound ability to use Excel

Qualifications:

• 8 years + experience in recruitment and sourcing, specifically with exposure dealing with expatriates.
• Experience in guiding and leading recruitment teams.
• A thorough understanding of mining, resources, engineering or similar industries.
• Understanding or workforce planning & the ability to see whole of business requirements.

OPPORTUNITY BENEFITS

This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing operation in the Middle East. This is a residential opportunity, working in the Head Office with generous tax incentives, it is a sought-after expatriate region. Benefits include a competitive salary, housing benefits, relocation benefits, and medical care.

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Key requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining, Geology, or Survey Engineering or equivalent
• 8 years of technical experience in mining operations
• Very good knowledge of English
• Computer knowledge, MS Applications, (Whittle, SURPAC software)

Key tasks include:

• During development phase, ensure that appropriate underground infrastructure (i.e. power distribution, ventilation system, water & air distribution) has been established
• Plan production schedules, labour and material input requirements to meet output quantity, quality and timing specifications
• Liaise with Geology, Engineering and Mine Captain to ensure all relevant personnel are aware and understand productivity requirements
• Direct the formulation of mining production strategies, policies and plans
• Ensure conduct of plant maintenance programs and availability of parts and tooling to meet production deadlines
• Perform other similar or related duties such as researching new and improved methods and products for mine production, and overseeing the acquisition and installation of new machinery
• Attend and provide input to strategy and policy development and review meetings
• Participate in Incident Response and Command activities, reviews and comments on incident reports and carries out independent investigations of all accidents and near misses involving own staff or facilities

A competitive salary and benefits package will be offered to the successful candidate.

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They will develop and implement the supply and logistic management strategies that will ensure a safe, profitable and responsible operating environment aligned to the company’s strategic objectives.

Key requirements:

• African experience considered essential
• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Purchasing or Procurement – (additional business qualifications would to an advantage)
• Minimum 15 years mining experience, at least 5 years’ experience should be in a senior S&L position on a large open pit mine (>20mtpa) with associated mining fleet (>15 truck fleet), gold CIL and Copper floatation processing plant (>3m tpa), together with associated maintenance facilities and large capacity power generation installation (>20MW)
• Proven ability to manage large diverse multinational workforce and contractor groups within a developing mine context
• Ability to interact with large and diverse stakeholder groups including national and foreign businesses/suppliers, government agencies, board members and investors

Key tasks:

• Develop and implement a Supply and Logistic management policy and associated management systems
• Identify key materials and supplies to ensure operations are properly resourced
• Develop key strategic supply partnerships to ensure continuity of supply
• Secure Forward Pricing Agreements to ensure both quality and cost objectives are met
• Preparation of yearly S&L operational budget including required capital expenditure
• Coordinate proper planning and forecasting system so as to achieve the S&L team’s wider objectives, including spares availability and cost management targets
• Ensure the S&L team’s information systems provide accurate and timely information on daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly progress
• Participate in new idea generation, proposal preparations, general project planning and scheduling
• Management and mentoring of the S&L team

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This contract position of Contract Chief Engineer-Instrumentation and Control will be based in Vancouver, Canada, for up to twelve months and then in Peru, at site, for at least two years. The successful applicant will, under limited supervision plan, organize, manage and evaluate designated engineering projects and programs, ensuring the successful conclusion of all phases within an appropriate time and at appropriate cost.

Key requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline preferably in the areas of Instrumentation, E &I, Process Control with an Instrumentation Major and ten years’ post graduate experience in engineering or related scientific field, including lead or supervisory experience in a metal mines projects, site or both
• Analytical and research abilities. Experienced managing large/complex engineering projects
• Experience in a similar role within an operating organization, EPCM contractor or OEM installer
• PE or Full membership of Engineers Canada, Peru or IEEE will be advantageous
• Specialized training in PLC, Automation, Delta V and SCADA system is encouraged
• Travel capabilities within South America, to/from South America & North America
• Bilingual capabilities in English/Spanish preferred
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Supervising and training abilities
• Develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions. Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards
• It is a pre- requisite that the selected candidate will make a demonstrated endeavour to obtain CPE from the Peruvian Government and maintain the membership

Key tasks:

• Supervise, enhance and monitor designated engineering practices for the site
• Supervise or review, investigate and develop appropriate recommendations regarding planned engineering projects. Supervise or may serve as Area Project Lead or technical expert, on large/complex site construction, expansion or modification engineering projects
• Provide guidance and counsel to the site construction management team on applicable programs, practices and existing/proposed local, state and federal regulations
• Evaluate and administer contracts with vendors for the provision of services and equipment
• Contribute to site strategic planning and budgeting efforts for designated engineering areas
• Works on complex issues and implements solutions mostly through the determination of strategy and delegation to others in a group or functional area
• Often collaborates with managers and/or functional or site leaders and has some interaction with external colleagues
• Works under limited supervision and has significant latitude to set objectives, priorities and timelines that may impact a group or functional area within the company
• Contributes to budget preparation by supplying costs and recommendations, reviewing Project Change Notification/ Site Construction variation, and providing expert advice to minimize the changes with effective value engineering and reviewing claims for changes
• As a lead subject matter expert, the incumbent will work in One Engineering team for a multi billion dollar copper project, with limited direction from the Engineering Manager
• The incumbent will interface with client organization, site construction and commissioning teams and EPCM contractor
• Make a proactive approach to be hands on in reviewing engineering calculation, scope of work, review of EPCM contractor’s deliverables as discipline lead across all areas of the concentrator project

Successful candidates will work in a dynamic and secure environment where people are valued, challenged, and developed. The company offers flexible benefits programs.

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This contract position of Chief Engineer, SCADA and Control will be based in Vancouver, Canada, for up to twelve months and then in Peru, at site, for at least two years.  The successful applicant will, under limited supervision plan, organize, manage and evaluate designated engineering projects and programs, ensuring the successful conclusion of all phases within an appropriate time and at appropriate cost.

Key requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline and ten  (10) years of experience in Supervisory  / DCS/Delta V application and process control / IT Fiber Backbone network engineering or related scientific field, including lead or supervisory experience
• Senior level / Hands on Engineering / Construction/Commissioning experience with SCADA, DCS. Delta V in a metal mining environment is a must
• Analytical and problem solving with practical cost effective and sustainable abilities in an engineering office environment as well at construction /commissioning site in a large metal mining project / operational site
• Experience in a similar role within an operating mine organization, EPCM contractor or OEM installer
• PE or Full membership of Engineers Canada or IEEE or Registered Engineer in Peru will be of advantageous
• Specialized training in Fiber Optics Network, Supervisory Control , Automation  within a metal mine site is encouraged
• Travel capabilities within South America, to/from South America & North America
• Bilingual capabilities in English/Spanish preferred
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Awareness of local legislation will be encouraged
• Develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions
• Skilled in following and leading safety practices and recognizing hazards

Key tasks include:

• Supervise, enhance and monitor designated engineering practices for the site
• Report environmental compliance issues and make recommendations to appropriate site management for correction
• Supervise, facilitate or review, investigate and develop appropriate engineering / construction /commissioning recommendations regarding planned engineering projects
• Supervise or may serve as Lead Engineer or technical expert, on large/complex site construction, commissioning, expansion or modification engineering / site construction projects
• Provide guidance and counsel to the site management team on applicable programs, practices and existing/proposed local, state and federal regulations prevailing in Peru
• Influence and contribute to site construction planning and budgeting efforts for designated engineering areas
• Works on complex issues and implements solutions mostly through the determination of strategy and delegation to others in a group or functional area
• Works under limited supervision and has significant latitude to set objectives, priorities and timelines that may impact a group or functional area within the company
• As a lead subject matter expert, the incumbent will work in an integrated client and EPCM contractor Engineering Team for a multi billion dollar copper project, with limited direction from the Engineering Manager at design office and on field
• The incumbent will interface with client organization and EPCM contractor at Vancouver office as well as construction site at Peru
• Make a proactive approach to be hands on in reviewing engineering calculation, scope of work, proactive control of change management, review of EPCM contractor’s deliverables as discipline lead across all areas of the concentrator project at Engineering and Construction Phase
• Demonstrated capability and experience to have worked in a site construction and  commissioning team within process control network engineering area with an influential and collaborative team leadership at remote mine site
• Practised knowledge and experience with latest technology and development in Delta V/DCS and Supervisory Control System
• Demonstrated positive mindset with I CAN DO attitude
• Excellent interpersonal relationship management is required

Successful candidates will work in a dynamic and secure environment where people are valued, challenged, and developed.  The company offers flexible benefits programs.

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This contract position of Chief Lead Mechanical/Material Handling Engineer will be based in Vancouver, Canada, for up to twelve months and then in Peru, at site, for at least two years. The successful applicant will contribute technical expertise, guidance and leadership in the engineering project management division. In addition, this role will plan, organize, manage and evaluate designated mechanical engineering projects & programs.

He or she will also contribute their mechanical engineering expertise throughout pre-feasibility, feasibility and detailed engineering processes. This position will also provide technical expertise when reviewing engineering designs and will manage the EPCM (Engineering Procurement Construction Management) team. The incumbent will provide technical direction to discipline engineers, coach and mentor junior engineers, ensure the quality of output of the design team, review critical aspects of projects and provide construction assistance to be part of a large project team.

Key requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related area. (Advanced degree or Professional Engineering Certification preferred)
• Seven years of mechanical engineering experience in an area or areas relevant to assignment. This includes supervisory/lead experience, as well as project management experience
• Analytical and research abilities. Experienced managing large/complex engineering projects
• Supervising and training abilities
• Travel capabilities within South America, to/from South America & North America
• Bilingual capabilities in English/Spanish preferred
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions. Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards
• Full Membership with Engineers Canada or ASME with PE certification will be highly encouraged

Key tasks include:

• Reports environmental compliance issues and makes recommendations to appropriate site management for correction.
• Will serve as technical expert during the engineering phase of capital projects
• Review, investigate and develop recommendations for planned engineering projects. May serve as Project Manager or technical expert, on large/complex site construction, expansion or modification engineering projects
• Supervise and monitor designated engineering practices for the site
• Evaluate and administer contracts with vendors for the provision of services & equipment
• Provide guidance and counsel to site management on applicable programs, practices and existing/proposed local, state and federal regulations
• Contributes to site strategic planning and budgeting efforts for designated engineering areas
• Will be representative of the site for company sponsored steering teams; such as company steering team
• Experience in mechanical design, engineering coordination, review and certification of engineering drawings, review of engineering specification, data sheets, scope of works, MTO, process flow diagrams, layout in a large metal mining/ minerals processing industry preferably in non ferrous area : copper, gold, molybdenum and alike
• Demonstrated expertise / experience as a senior mechanical / material handling engineer within at least two of the areas viz : Copper concentrator, HPGR (High Pressure Grinding Roll), Ball Mills, Crushing circuit, Slurry Handling, Flotation Circuit, Conveyors, stackers, captive power generation
• Provide proactive and effective leadership in mechanical and material handling area and input into the client review process ensuring all parties are satisfied with outcomes.
• Interfacing experience as Owner’s mechanical and / or material handling area lead for large projects $1 B and above for at least for three years
• Knowledge of basic extractive metallurgy process/chemical engineering unit operations will be highly encouraged
• Experience in managing and controlling change in engineering design and scope as client representative and participate in discussions with EPCM Consultant’s lead engineers and designers
• Hands on senior engineering level experience with other disciplines including plant construction, commissioning and operation will be encouraged
• Positive attitude and flexibility to lead the team as well as quality experience with managing large EPCM consultants is an essential element
• Ability to resolve most technical issues in an efficient manner utilizing personal knowledge, external consultants and in-house experiences
• Review and quality check design tasks, drawings, engineering documents and calculations
• Ensure the highest standards of stake holder management are upheld

Successful candidates will work in a dynamic and secure environment where people are valued, challenged, and developed. The company offers flexible benefits programs.

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