Area Supervisor, Production - Drilling

First Quantum

Kansanshi Mining Plc, Zambia
Blast hole drilling operations
Surface mining environment
Mobile drilling equipment
The Area Supervisor, Production – Drilling is responsible for the safe, efficient, and productive supervision of blast hole drilling operations within the surface mining environment

Job Summary

  • The Area Supervisor, Production – Drilling is responsible for the safe, efficient, and productive supervision of blast hole drilling operations within the surface mining environment.
  • The role supports the Shift Supervisor and Mine Captain by providing oversight and technical guidance to drilling crews, ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols, operational standards, and productivity targets.
  • The incumbent ensures compliance with company policies, standard operating procedures, and statutory requirements while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Matching Summary

The Area Supervisor, Production – Drilling is responsible for the safe, efficient, and productive supervision of blast hole drilling operations within the surface mining environment.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • blast hole drilling operations
  • surface mining environment
  • mobile drilling equipment
  • drilling plans and survey data
  • high precision drilling system

Nice-to-have

  • coaching and development
  • positive work culture
  • continuous improvement
  • challenging convention

Key Requirements

  • Grade Twelve (12) Certificate or equivalent
  • Certificate or Diploma in Mining Engineering
  • Supervisory Certificate
  • Blasting License holder
  • First Aid certificate holder
  • Minimum 6 years’ experience in open pit-mining
  • Experience with ultra-class mining equipment preferred
  • Prior experience in similar role
  • Experience with High precision drilling system

Work Rights

Not specified

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