Senior Operations Superintendent - Remote Oversight & Strategy

Placements24; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive bonus program

Hybrid work arrangement

Health, dental, and vision insurance (

Retirement plan

Career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Operations Superintendent to oversee and drive mining operations strategy. Based in East London with a hybrid model, the role emphasizes remote management, strategic planning, and on-site supervision to ensure safety, efficiency, and profitability.

You will lead site managers, optimize resources, and set performance targets while upholding regulatory standards and a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Operations Management, or related field; Master's preferred.
• Minimum 10 years in mining operations management with proven leadership.
• Strong knowledge of open-pit and/or underground mining methods.
• Excellent strategic planning and decision-making skills.
• Proven ability to manage remote teams and conduct effective on-site oversight.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic operational plans to achieve production, cost, and safety targets.
• Provide leadership and guidance to site-based operations managers and supervisors.
• Oversee the effective management of resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, environmental, and regulatory standards across all operations.
• Analyze operational performance data, identify trends, and implement corrective actions to drive efficiency.
• Foster a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and high performance within the operations teams.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem-solving

Remote team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management

Master's degree preferred

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Operations Superintendent to provide oversight and drive operational strategy for their mining ventures. This leadership position focuses on optimizing overall mining operations, ensuring safety, efficiency, and profitability. While the role is based out of East London , it offers a hybrid work model, allowing for significant remote management, strategic planning, and performance analysis, complemented by essential on-site visits to operational sites for direct supervision, team engagement, and problem-solving. You will be instrumental in setting operational targets, implementing best practices, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement across the organization. This is a pivotal role for driving operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic operational plans to achieve production, cost, and safety targets.
• Provide leadership and guidance to site-based operations managers and supervisors.
• Oversee the effective management of resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials.
• Ensure adherence to all health, safety, environmental, and regulatory standards across all operations.
• Analyze operational performance data, identify trends, and implement corrective actions to drive efficiency.
• Foster a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and high performance within the operations teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in mining operations management, with proven leadership capabilities.
• Strong understanding of open-pit and/or underground mining methods and associated challenges.
• Excellent strategic planning, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proven ability to manage remote teams and conduct effective on-site oversight.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and comprehensive executive bonus program.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering significant remote work flexibility.
• Executive-level health, dental, and vision insurance benefits.
• Generous paid time off, retirement plan, and other benefits.
• Significant opportunities for career advancement and leadership development.