Manager, Global Operations - Drilling And Safety

First Quantum

Fully remote
Experience with exploration drilling programs
Knowledge of industry safety standards
Ability to work in remote locations
First Quantum is seeking a Drilling & Safe Operations Manager to oversee drilling operations and ensure safety and operational excellence within its global exploration programs. The role emphasizes a strong commitment to safety standards, training, and risk management in challenging environments

Job Summary

  • The role involves overseeing contractor drilling operations and ensuring the highest standards of safety and operational excellence across global exploration programs.
  • Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to embedding FQM safety principles and leading risk assessment processes at all levels of activity.
  • The position requires significant travel to remote locations and the capacity to train diverse teams on high-risk activities such as driving, drilling, and aviation.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

First Quantum is seeking a Drilling & Safe Operations Manager to oversee drilling operations and ensure safety and operational excellence within its global exploration programs. The role emphasizes a strong commitment to safety standards, training, and risk management in challenging environments.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Experience with exploration drilling programs
  • Knowledge of industry safety standards
  • Ability to work in remote locations
  • Strategic thinking aligned with corporate goals
  • Training diverse teams and contractors

Nice-to-have

  • Fluent Spanish language skills
  • Russian or French knowledge
  • Innovation in productivity tools
  • Network building at industry events
  • Evaluation of new drilling technologies

Key Requirements

  • Previous experience with exploration drilling programs
  • Demonstrated knowledge of industry safety standards
  • Willingness to travel to remote locations
  • Excellent report writing and communication skills
  • Fluent English language proficiency

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