Mining Manager

gu-recruitment; Schamal al-Batina; On-site; OMR 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

gu-recruitment is seeking a Senior Mining Manager in Oman to oversee the transition from resources to reserves and to develop and implement efficient mining plans, schedules, and excavation designs. You will drive drilling, blasting, and mine production execution with strict adherence to standards.

You will lead resource-to-reserve conversions, pit design, and planning, collaborating with geologists to optimize grade control and cut dilution.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years open pit mine production/planning experience.
• Experience in running a mining operation.
• BSc. in Mining Engineering.
• Certificates for mine design software like Deswik, Datamine, Surpac or Micromine.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the transition of resources to reserves, ensuring accurate pit optimization, mine scheduling, and detailed mining plans.
• Define and classify total ore and waste to assess financial and economic feasibility.
• Develop and implement short- and long-term mining plans and schedules to support operational goals.
• Manage stockpile and waste dump operations and approve detailed schedules, layouts, and open-pit production plans.
• Monitor and optimize drilling and blasting activities to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Collaborate with geologists to optimize grade control and minimize dilution through effective mine designs.
• Ensure mining designs align with regulatory standards and company policies.

Skills

Open Pit Mining

Mining Planning

Drilling & Blasting

Pit Design

Scheduling

Resource-to-Reserve

Education

BSc Mining Engineering

Tools

Deswik

Datamine

Surpac

Micromine

Job description

The Mining Manager will be responsible for overseeing the transition of resources to reserves, followed by the development and implementation of efficient mining plans, schedules, and excavation/dump designs. This role requires the creation of strategic designs and schedules to support the execution of drilling, blasting, and overall mine production operations.

Resources to Reserve Conversion:

Oversee the transfer of resource models to reserve models, ensuring accurate pit optimization, mine scheduling, and detailed mining plans. Define and classify total ore and waste within the project to accurately assess financial and economic feasibility.

Mine Planning & Operations Management:

Develop and implement both short- and long-term mining plans and schedules to support operational goals. Manage all aspects related to stockpile and waste dump operations. Oversee and approve detailed schedules, layouts, and open-pit production plans. Monitor and optimize drilling and blasting activities to improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Work closely with geologists to optimize grade control and minimize dilution through effective mine designs and plans. Ensure mining designs and practices align with regulatory standards and company policies. Provide technical expertise and guidance on mining and mineral extraction projects.

Operational Monitoring & Performance Tracking:

Establish production targets and monitor performance to ensure timely achievement. Track actual progress against planned production and implement corrective actions as needed. Ensure accurate measurement and reporting of key mining performance indicators (KPIs). Provide regular reports and forecasts to align operations with monthly and yearly budget targets.

Requirements

• Minimum of 15 years open pit mine production/planning experience.
• Experience in running a mining operation.
• BSc. in Mining Engineering.
• Preferred training: Certificates for at least one of the mine designs softwares like Deswik, Datamine, Surpac or Micromine.
• Hands-on experience in drilling and blasting operations Proficiency in using the latest mining software for design, planning, and optimization.
• Expertise in resource-to-reserve conversion, including pit design, mine planning, and scheduling.