Mining Manager

Green Umbrella Recruitment; Schamal al-Batina; On-site; OMR 46,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Umbrella Recruitment is seeking an experienced Mining Manager for Sohar, Oman. You will oversee the transition of resources to reserves and develop efficient mine plans, schedules, and designs to support drilling, blasting, and production operations.

You will lead pit optimization, ore and waste classification, and create short- and long-term plans. Collaboration with geologists and compliance with regulations is essential to achieve targets and maintain safety and performance KPIs.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee transfer of resource models to reserve models and pit optimization.
• Develop short- and long-term mining plans and schedules.
• Manage stockpile and waste dump operations.
• Collaborate with geologists to optimize grade control and minimize dilution.
• Ensure designs meet regulatory standards and company policies.
• Provide technical guidance on mining and mineral extraction.
• Track progress and report KPIs; provide forecasts to budgets.

Skills

Open pit mining

Mine planning

Drilling & blasting

Regulatory compliance

KPIs reporting

Education

BSc in Mining Engineering

Tools

Deswik

Datamine

Surpac

Micromine

Job description

Sohar, Sultanate of Oman | Posted on 03/25/2025

The Mining Manager will be responsible for overseeing the transition of resources to reserves, followed by the development andimplementation of efficient mining plans, schedules, and excavation/dumpdesigns. 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, ensuringaccurate pit optimization, mine scheduling, and detailed mining plans.
• Define and classify total ore and waste within the project toaccurately 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.
• Work closely with geologists to optimize gradecontrol 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:

• 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.