Mid-Senior Mining Professionals

Hire Resolve.com; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is assisting in hiring experienced mining professionals across the UAE. The roles cover various functions within the sector and are aimed at mid-to senior-level professionals. Successful candidates will lead safe operations, manage compliance with UAE labor requirements, and drive performance in mining and processing operations. A bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 5-12 years of relevant experience are essential. Benefits include health insurance, pension plan, 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.
• Practical approach to risk management and incident investigation.
• English proficiency required; Arabic is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe, efficient mining and processing operations.
• Build compliance with UAE labor and safety requirements.
• Drive performance through production planning and KPI management.
• Manage maintenance strategies for plant performance.

Skills

Operations leadership

Technical services

Maintenance/reliability

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or related discipline

Tools

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

Microsoft 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

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• 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)