Oyu Tolgoi’s workforce today is more than 97 per cent Mongolian, and major strategic focus for the company is to develop a skilled workforce that is continuously learning. We aim to attract the best talent, so that we can together deliver a safe and globally competitive copper business that contributes to the prosperity of Mongolia.
The opportunity
We are looking for One (1) Lead Blasting in Oyu Tolgoi LLC – Underground Production Department based Oyu Tolgoi Site with 14 days on and 14 days off.
The purpose of this role is to execute tasks within the functional unit (Blasting team) in line with the company policies and procedures to achieve the company’s objectives and targeted plan.
What the role entails:
- Coordinate work hours of self and a team in own area of responsibility to be the most productive.
- Adjust personnel shift schedules to ensure that there should be no shortage of manpower and equipment shall be operated at full capacity.
- Ensure complying with OT site HSE procedures and standards within the scopes of Labour Law, OHS Laws and regulations, Law on Controlling and Circulation of Explosives and Explosive Devices of Mongolia, and ensure that continuous improvement and development measures are taken to improve such awareness to personnel and providing controls on implementations.
- Undertake regular workplace inspections in compliance with HSE policy and procedures and related laws and legislations to ensure Zero Incident and no adverse impact to environment and human health.
- Demonstrate good examples of maintaining and taking appropriate care (use economically) of PPE to mine crews
- Demonstrate good examples of filling out relevant documents such as JHA/TRACK evaluation/CCC effectively at work areas and ensure regular controls on their executions and implementations.
- Provide compliance with 7 Lifesaving Rules and ensure compliance by employees.
- Immediately report incidents and injuries to the direct management and relevant teams (with the aid of HSE department) accordingly and take part in incident investigations.
What you will need for this role
- Undergraduate or equivalent or higher education degree in Mining Operations technician-engineering
- Blaster’s license and B Class professional driver’s license
- Must have work experience on undertaking UG charging and blasting as well as UG re-entry works,
- At least 3-year significant practical experience on the relevant workplace.
- Must have broader scope of knowledge on Mongolian legislations and standard and rules on blasting.
- Competency to work with Microsoft Office software; and
- Proactively promote implementations of HSE practices and take immediate responses on any non-compliances together with the team members.
- Strong communication, problem solving and critical thinking skills
All interested candidates should submit the following documents:
Please click HERE to go to Oyu Tolgoi LLC Online Application System or go to www.ot.mn, select your vacancy and click on the link in the bottom.
Please make sure to attach the following documents:
- CV (in English and Mongolian)
- Cover Letter (in English and Mongolian)
What we offer:
- A competitive salary package
- Access to top tier family-friendly health and medical programs
- Retirement/Savings Plan*
- My Share – Global Employee Share Plan
- A comprehensive leave policy that covers all moments that matter in life (vacation/annual, cultural leave, paid parental leave, short term sick leave, paid holidays
- Other benefits and favourable employment conditions