Chief Operating Officer - Mining - North Africa - Rotational Expat Role

JR France; Valence; Sur place; EUR 100 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading company in the mining sector is seeking a Chief Operating Officer to oversee operations and enhance business processes at their North African site. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in leading mining operations within international companies and a strong background in mining engineering or geology. This strategic role requires a focus on effectiveness and efficiency, with the opportunity to implement new standards and processes while maintaining team engagement.

Prestations

Attractive expat package

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading mining operations within international or listed companies.
• Hard rock mining experience preferred.

Responsabilités

• Responsible for all operational scope related to the mine.
• Enhance and develop business processes to meet international standards.

Connaissances

Leadership

Business Process Improvement

Engagement

Formation

Degree in Mining Engineering

Degree in Geology

Degree in Metallurgy

Description du poste

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Client:

NES Fircroft

Location:

valence, France

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Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

5169050096297312256327642

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Posted:

15.05.2025

Expiry Date:

29.06.2025

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Job Description:

Our client, a hard rock mining operation in North Africa, is seeking a Chief Operating Officer to enhance and develop business processes.

The mine is operational and running profitably. However, the owners have identified further opportunity to enhance business processes, and bring the mine up to international standards.

The COO will report to the CEO, and be responsible for all operational scope related to the mine. The Site Director of the operation - who leads the day-to-day mining activities - will report into this role.

This is a strategic position, looking at overall effectiveness, efficiency and business processes for this site. There is a good foundation to build on - what they need is someone who has run mines for international/listed companies, who can bring that perspective and standard to the operation.

Requirements:

• A degree in Mining Engineering, Geology, Metallurgy or similar
• Significant experience leading mining operations within international or listed companies
• Hard rock mining experience preferred
• Proven ability to implement new standards and processes, while maintaining engagement and performance
• E nglish and French language capability
• Willingness to work rotationally in North Africa

On offer is an attractive expat package.