Mid-Senior Mining Professionals

Hire Resolve.com; Dubai; On-site; AED 257,000 - 368,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UAE is seeking experienced mining professionals for multiple roles across operations, technical services, and HSE leadership. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree relevant to mining, 5–12 years' progressive experience in the field, and a solid understanding of UAE safety regulations. This role emphasizes operational excellence, team development, and compliance with workplace standards, offering competitive benefits including private health insurance and training opportunities.

Benefits

Private Health Insurance

Pension Plan

Paid Time Off

Training & Development

Qualifications

• 5–12+ years of experience in mining or heavy industrial environments.
• Working knowledge of UAE occupational safety and health regulations.
• Experience in operations leadership, maintenance/reliability, or project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe, efficient mining operations across site functions.
• Drive operational performance with KPI management and cost control.
• Manage contractors to ensure quality delivery within budget.

Skills

Leadership

Operational performance management

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in mining or related discipline

Tools

CMMS / EAM (e.g., SAP, Maximo)

Planning/scheduling tools

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)

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Training & Development