Grade Control Operations Foreman

Quest Exploration Drilling (Philippines), Inc.; Aroroy; On-site; PHP 480,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Exploration Drilling (Philippines), Inc. seeks a GC Supervisor to oversee and allocate Operations Assistants across drilling areas, active pit faces, ROM pads, and sample preparation facilities, ensuring complete shift coverage.

You will validate daily drill, ore haulage, and ROM tracking reports, coordinate with Mine Technical Services and Pit Supervisors, and enforce SOPs as well as safety and environmental policies.

Qualifications

• College-level Education; a qualification in Geology, Mining, Earth Science, or a related discipline is preferred.
• At least three (3) years of relevant mine-geology or grade-control experience, including coordinating people or shifts.
• Working knowledge of Grade-Control Drilling, RC Sampling, QA/QC, ore spotting, ROM tracking, and sample preparation.
• Able to interpret plans and maps, communicate clearly, and maintain accurate operational records.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and allocate GC Operations Assistants across drilling areas, active pit faces, ROM pads, and sample preparation facilities to ensure adequate shift coverage.
• Review, validate, and consolidate daily drill, ore haulage, and ROM tracking reports, ensuring accuracy and timely submission to the Pit Technician or Mine Geologist.
• Coordinate with Mine Technical Services, Pit Supervisors, and the Chief Mine Geologist regarding manpower deployment, operational adjustments, and field concerns.
• Enforce compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs), site safety requirements, and environmental waste segregation protocols.
• Ensure proper shift handovers, including tool turnover and task briefings, to maintain operational continuity and minimize downtime.
• Enforce HSE compliance, including SLAM assessments, HIRA, proper PPE use, environmental incident reporting, and adherence to fitness-for-work and alcohol and drug policies.

Skills

Grade-Control Drilling

RC Sampling

QA/QC

Ore spotting

ROM tracking

Sample preparation

Interpreting plans/maps

Communication

Record keeping

Education

Geology

Mining

Earth Science

Related discipline

College-level Education

Job description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise and allocate GC Operations Assistants across drilling areas, active pit faces, ROM pads, and sample preparation facilities to ensure adequate shift coverage.

• Review, validate, and consolidate daily drill, ore haulage, and ROM tracking reports, ensuring accuracy and timely submission to the Pit Technician or Mine Geologist.

• Coordinate with Mine Technical Services, Pit Supervisors, and the Chief Mine Geologist regarding manpower deployment, operational adjustments, and field concerns.

• Enforce compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs), site safety requirements, and environmental waste segregation protocols.

• Ensure proper shift handovers, including tool turnover and task briefings, to maintain operational continuity and minimize downtime.

• Enforce HSE compliance, including SLAM assessments, HIRA, proper PPE use, environmental incident reporting, and adherence to fitness-for-work and alcohol and drug policies.

• Ensure personnel meet the required educational, experience, medical fitness, and training qualifications for GC operations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• College-level Education; a qualification in Geology, Mining, Earth Science, or a related discipline is preferred.

• At least three (3) years of relevant mine-geology or grade-control experience, including experience coordinating people or shifts.

• Working knowledge of Grade-Control Drilling, RC Sampling, QA/QC, ore spotting, ROM tracking, and sample preparation.

• Able to interpret plans and maps, communicate clearly, and maintain accurate operational records.