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) Principal Advisor Business Improvement in Oyu Tolgoi LLC, Underground Tactical Operations department based at Oyu Tolgoi mine site with roster 7 days on and 7 days off
The purpose of this role is:
- Achieve and sustain ramp up to full production through the creation of tail-wind projects, supporting the operation through typical ramp up challenges.
- Deliver a step change in performance at OT Underground through the delivery of significant, step-change improvement programs, sponsored by OT Exco/Opco, focusing on supporting and driving the ramp up of the Underground operation at OT
- Embed a continuous improvement mentality within the underground operations teams
This role is a great opportunity to take the next step in your career, leading and growing an Underground Business Improvement team, whilst working on a truly global project.
What the role entails
- Collaboration with key stakeholders to develop and manage improvement programs targeting safe, sustainable cave development ramp up
- Project manage the improvement programs, developing and reporting on leading and lagging KPIs
- Lead and develop a team of Business Improvement, Management Operating System and Tactical Engineering engineers whilst strengthening the business improvement culture across all teams
- Identify and manage key bottlenecks, opportunities and risks that may impact delivery of improvement programs.
- Participate and lead step-change improvement programs, Lean, 6-sigma, and problem-solving projects
- Work and collaborate with the central Business Improvement team to develop and deploy business improvement methods and tools.
- Lead ad-hoc team members and/or consultants as required as part of a project team
- Lead the management of change process to ensure successful delivery of the solutions in Underground
What you will need for this role
- Bachelor’s degree in mining, Project Management, Business Administration other relevant discipline
- 5+ years’ experience, ideally in mining, heavy industry or similar.
- Underground experience an advantage.
- Minimum of 3 years Leadership experience required.
- 3+ years demonstrated history of business improvement and/or project management.
- High level of written and verbal English required.
- Excellent communication skills.
- The ability to communicate design requirements with Mongolian and international engineering businesses
- Excellent computer skills including proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office suite, AutoDesk AEC, Deswik, 3D design software.
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)