Production Superintendent -Drill and Blast Operations

Oyu Tolgoi’s workforce today is more than 94 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 a Production Superintendent -Drill and Blast Operations in Oyu Tolgoi LLC Underground Production department based at Oyu Tolgoi Mine site.

The
purpose of this role is to provide supervision and leadership to the
underground drill and blast operations supervisors and mining crews as
part of the underground production team. Reporting to the Manager –
Underground Production, this will be achieved within the OT LLC safety
policies and safe work procedures to achieve the team’s objectives and
targeted plan.

What the role entails:

• Compliance with all OT LLC safety standards and procedures
• Compliance to all statutory explosives blasting requirements as per the Government of Mongolia
• Provide
  visible and safety felt leadership within the drill and blast
  operations team, and workforce in general, whilst actively developing a
  safety culture within the underground team
• Safely managing
  undercut drilling and blasting activities, and drawbell drilling and
  blasting activities to maximise productivity whilst minimising costs and
  environmental impact
• Performance management of the drill and blast team including training, career development and discipline
• Plan, organise, and allocate resources for the work that is to be performed
• Responsible for work unit training, safety compliance and departmental scheduling and productivity
• Schedules
  staff for appropriate work shifts and maintains desired levels of
  productivity, quality, cost, services, and methods of performing tasks
• Executes short and medium term plans and schedules to meet required production targets and budget
• Coordinates
  the assignment of people and equipment to safely, effectively, and
  efficiently accomplish the daily, weekly, and monthly plans
• Recommends
  and/or initiates actions involving establishing job expectations,
  providing direction for work priorities and methods of performing tasks
• Contributes
  to the continuous improvement of the mine and the lowering of costs by
  identifying and implementing opportunities for improvement and
  innovation
• Working collaboratively and effectively with the
  expatriate Drill and Blast Operations Superintendent, and expatriate
  Drilling and Charging Specialists
• Provide feedback on drilling,
  charging and blasting operations (Design, equipment, ground conditions)
  and working collaboratively with the Technical Services team, and
  Production team to ensure continuous improvement
• Awareness of Emergency Response protocols & compliance their requirement
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and procedures, proactively promotes a positive safety culture and buddy system
• Mining and Technical education obtained through degrees or diplomas from an academic college or university
• Strong commitment to safety
• Previous underground supervisory experience is highly regarded
• Minimum
  5 plus years’ experience in underground drilling and blasting
  activities is highly regarded, or otherwise significant practical
  underground experience and on the job training
• Ability to
  develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety
  precautions, skilled in safety practices and recognising hazards
• Valid driver’s license with no suspension
• Ability to work in a team
• Ability to train and mentor others
• Good interpersonal and communication skills

What you will need for this role:

• Mining and Technical education obtained through degrees or diplomas from an academic college or university
• Strong commitment to safety
• Previous underground supervisory experience is highly regarded
• Minimum
  5 plus years’ experience in underground drilling and blasting
  activities is highly regarded, or otherwise significant practical
  underground experience and on the job training
• Ability to
  develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety
  precautions, skilled in safety practices and recognising hazards
• Valid driver’s license with no suspension
• Ability to work in a team
• Ability to train and mentor others
• Good interpersonal and communication 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/Career, 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)