Coordinator, Operations

Overall Job Purpose

To manage the day to day operation of activities within your designated area of responsibility to ensure compliance to company guidelines related to safety, honesty, and integrity, commitment to continue improvement to achieve better efficiency, thereby meeting the standard of safety, cost control and production.

To plan, direct or coordinate the Sentinel Pit activities and supervise the production Loading and Hauling.

Specific Job Responsibility

Lead the Load and Haul operation team to ensure compliance to production, cost, efficiency, safety and environmental conditions.
Ensure minimization of equipment damage.
Ensure achievement of all KPI’s. (loading time, spotting time, cycle time, trolley utilization, hanging time, payload compliance, travel speed etc.)
Ensure that the tires are running on good supported haul roads surfaces to minimize wear and tear.
Short term planning and execution of the plan, ensuring all mining controls are in place and followed by the load and haul team.
Ensure that the daily plan is communicated to the Shift Supervisor and Area Supervisors, with the emphasis on them understanding and executing them correctly.
Understand mine plans, drilling and blasting, pit dewatering, proper clean up, maintenance of bench width, no damage to ultimate slopes and stabilizing methods.
Direct mining activities.
Ensure that the production strategies are effectively and efficiently implemented and in line with the organisational goals.
Effectively contribute to team performance and achievement of production targets.
Perform any other duties assigned by the Superintendent.

Job Specific Competencies

Machine Operation Monitoring
Quality Control Analysis
Working knowledge of production equipment
Basic knowledge of condition monitoring
Job specific equipment selection ability
Report writing skills
Knowledge of geometry
Excellent supervisory skills
Knowledge of ground elevations

Key Job Attributes

Detail Orientated
Problem Solving
Professionalism
Must possess Excellent communication skills
Problem solving skills
Must be flexible to work and attend to any shift as assigned
Ability to multi-task
Conflict resolution
Must be an active listener
Must be a good team player
Ability to make precise judgment and decisions
Ability to delegate as and when need arises
Must be able to effectively manage time
Must be smart
Self-driven

Planning skills

Must possess managerial courage
Must demonstrate excellent business acumen
Process oriented
Must be an influencer of positive change

Experience required to perform in this job

At least 5 years’ experience in mining, with not less than 3 years at supervisor level.

Qualifications

Full Grade 12 Certificate
Minimum Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or better
Must be computer literate
Valid blasting license
First Aid Certificate
Valid Zambian driver’s license