Mid-Senior Mining Professionals

Hire Resolve.com; Ajman; On-site; AED 257,000 - 441,000; Full time

Job summary

A mining recruitment agency is seeking experienced professionals in the UAE for various roles. The position involves leading safe and efficient mining operations and compliance management, requiring a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5–12+ years of experience. Candidates will manage operational performance, support project execution, and work effectively in multicultural environments. Strong communication skills and a willingness to work on-site are necessary. This role presents opportunities for progression toward senior management levels.

Qualifications

• 5–12+ years of progressive experience in mining or related fields.
• Working knowledge of UAE occupational safety and health expectations.
• Experience in operations leadership or project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support safe, efficient delivery of mining operations.
• Manage contractors and service providers for quality delivery.
• Prepare operational reports for leadership and audits.

Skills

Operations leadership

Technical services

Processing optimisation

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or related discipline

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Power BI

Job description

Hire Resolve is assisting mining organisations in hiring experienced mining professionals across the UAE. This is a multi-role opportunity covering several functions within the sector, including mine and plant operations, technical services, mineral processing, maintenance and reliability, projects, and HSE/OSH leadership. These positions suit mid- to senior-level professionals and support progression toward superintendent, manager, and site/regional leadership roles.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead or support safe, efficient delivery of mining and processing operations across site functions
• Build and maintain compliance with UAE labour and workplace requirements, including robust occupational safety and health practices and incident prevention programmes
• Drive operational performance through production planning, KPI management, cost control, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Provide technical input to mine planning, production optimisation, drill-and-blast performance, and geotechnical/ground control controls (as applicable)
• Optimise processing performance (throughput, recovery, quality) through troubleshooting and process improvement where relevant
• Oversee maintenance and reliability strategies for mobile and fixed plant, including shutdown planning and asset performance improvement
• Manage contractors and service providers to ensure safe execution, quality delivery, and adherence to schedule and budget
• Support project execution and operational readiness activities, including commissioning support and change management
• Develop teams through coaching, competency development, and structured performance management
• Prepare clear operational reports for leadership, audits, and governance requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Geology, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Metallurgy/Mineral Processing, HSE, or a related discipline (or equivalent industry experience for certain operations/maintenance leadership roles)
• Typically 5–12+ years of progressive experience in mining, quarrying/aggregates, minerals processing, or heavy industrial environments
• Working knowledge of UAE occupational safety and health expectations and a practical approach to risk management, safe systems of work, and incident investigation (MOHRE guidance applies to workplaces)
• Experience in one or more of the following: operations leadership, technical services, planning/scheduling, processing optimisation, maintenance/reliability, projects, or HSE management systems
• Familiarity with common tools and systems such as CMMS/EAM (e.g., SAP, Maximo), planning/scheduling tools, and Microsoft Office (Excel; Power BI advantageous)
• Strong stakeholder management, communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in multicultural site environments
• English proficiency required; Arabic is advantageous depending on role scope and stakeholder needs
• Willingness to work on-site and travel as required (site-based or remote assignments may apply)