Superintendent Mine

Ma’aden; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 337,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company in Saudi Arabia is looking for an experienced mining superintendent to lead daily operations, ensure safety compliance, and manage teams. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, at least 10 years of experience, and proficiency in mining principles. This role requires strong leadership, negotiation skills, and the ability to work in a multicultural environment, focusing on performance and safety in mining operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in open-pit mining operations.
• At least 3 years in a superintendent role.
• Experience in a multicultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily mining operations.
• Monitor compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Provide leadership and performance management to direct reports.
• Track and report key performance indicators for mining operations.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation skills

Planning

Analytical skills

Mentoring and training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or related field

Explosives and Blasting Certification

Job description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operational Leadership
  • Align and Motivate teams to achieve a singular goal – Mining safe volumes to Budget.
  • Lead daily mining operations.
  • Ensure alignment with short-term and long-term mine plans.
  • Supervise and support Mining Supervisors and Blasting team.
  • Review and recommend change to policies, processes, and procedures while ensuring compliance and consistent behaviour across all function of the operation.
  • Embrace and promote Maaden Safety Culture Transformation Program.
• Safety & Compliance
  • Safety advocate - anywhere and everywhere
  • Advanced knowledge and application of HSE rules and procedures
  • Sound knowledge of applicable HSE legislation and regulations and its practical implications
  • Concern for own wellbeing and that of others
  • Promote a strong safety culture and ensure adherence to all safety protocols.
  • Actively participates in Visual Safety Leadership and other Leading Indicator related leadership.
  • Monitor compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations.
  • Conduct regular inspections and audits of mining and blasting activities.
  • Monitor compliance to operational contracts under mining and blasting
• Planning & Execution
  • Collaborate with Mine Planning and Engineering teams to optimise production schedules and ensure practicality.
  • Review and approve drill and blast designs and ensure timely execution.
  • Ensure mine compliance to plan.
• Team Management
  • Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management to direct reports.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
  • Identify training needs and support workforce development.
• Reporting & Analysis
  • Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) for mining and blasting operations.
  • Analyse operational data to identify areas for improvement.
  • Lead blast optimisation for continues improvement and implementing best practices.
  • Prepare weekly, and monthly reports.
  • Review daily reports for errors.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or related field (preferred).
• Officially recognised competency in Explosives and Blasting Certification.
• Minimum 10 years of experience (5 years practical experience in specific field) in open-pit mining operations, with at least 3 years in a superintendent role.
• Excellent understanding of the mining industry, industry practices, regulations and technical advancements.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of mining operation and mine planning for large scale open pit operations.
• A proven history in delivering results to schedule and budget while having demonstrated a proactive commitment to a safe working environment.
• Experience working in multicultural environment.
• Able to communicate effectively at all levels of the organisation and build effective relationships and networks.

KNOWLEDGE (What person should know)

• Mining principles, systems, technologies, and trends
• Numerous project Management simultaneously
• Contract Management
• Financial and cost management
• Mining metrics and reporting

SKILLS (What person should be able to do)

• Leadership – Take the lead and walk the talk
• Ability to make critical decisions based on individual cases
• Holding people to account
• Negotiation skills
• Planning and anticipation of risks
• Solution orientated
• Strong conceptual skills
• Strong mentoring and training skills to develop effective team
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong ability to NOT be resistant to change

ATTRIBUTES (characteristics for this role)

• Emotional maturity
• Integrity
• Ethics
• Assertive but caring
• Compassionate
• Strong communicator
• Strategic thinker
• Influencing and lobbying