Senior Underground Mine Foreman – Development Lead

Perenti Group; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AUMS, part of the Perenti group, is seeking an Experienced Underground Mine Foreman to join our African Operations. The roster is 6 weeks on, 4 weeks off, with a strong focus on leading large underground crews in development mining.

Essential requirements include a minimum of 10 years in Underground Hard Rock Mining, at least 4 years as foreman or superintendent, and a WA Shift Supervisors certificate or equivalent.

Qualifications

• 10 years’ experience in Underground Hard Rock Mining with minimum 4 years in foreman or superintendent role executing high productivity underground.
• Strong high speed development background with operator experience.
• Must WA Shift Supervisors certificate or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Plans and coordinates activities of personnel engaged in underground mining activities.
• Reviews data such as schedules, plans, survey reports and geological records to plan and direct mine development.
• Adheres to mining laws and safety regulations and issues directives to workers to ensure adherence to rules and regulations.
• Reviews and consolidates records such as safety reports and production records.
• Supervision of Underground Shift Supervisors and guidance with planning mining activities in accordance with Mines Act and safety and environmental regulations.
• Liaise with client contacts to ensure expectations are realistic and targets are achieved safely and to specifications.
• Act as Relief/Alternate Site Manager during their absence, adhering to schedules and targets.

Skills

Underground mining

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Labour scheduling

Communication skills

Job description

AUMS, part of the Perenti group, is seeking an Experienced Underground Mine Foreman to join our African Operations. The roster is 6 weeks on, 4 weeks off, with a strong focus on leading large underground crews in development mining.

Essential requirements include a minimum of 10 years in Underground Hard Rock Mining, at least 4 years as foreman or superintendent, and a WA Shift Supervisors certificate or equivalent.