Supervisor, Mining

Ma'aden Aluminium Company (MAC); Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Ma'aden Aluminium Company (MAC) is seeking a Supervisor Mining to oversee and coordinate mining activities at a designated site in Saudi Arabia. You will manage a team of mining operators, ensure safety and environmental compliance, and optimize production efficiency while coordinating with planning and maintenance teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in mining engineering or geology, 5–7 years in mining with 2–3 in supervision, and strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mining engineering, geology, or related field.
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in open-pit or underground mining operations, with 2-3 years in a supervisory/leadership role.
• Strong understanding of mine planning, ore reserve estimation, and grade control practices.
• Proficiency in mine safety regulations, risk management practices, and environmental compliance requirements.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with ability to motivate and inspire teams.
• Sound analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify inefficiencies and drive improvements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate mining operations including drilling, blasting, loading, hauling and dumping to meet production targets.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, SOPs and environmental standards, conducting safety inspections and risk assessments.
• Provide leadership and direction to mining crews, assigning tasks and coaching for performance improvement.
• Coordinate with mine planning and engineering teams to implement mine plans and optimize pit designs.
• Monitor equipment performance and utilization; coordinate maintenance to maximize availability.
• Maintain accurate production records and prepare reports for management and regulatory compliance.
• Liaise with geology, processing and maintenance to coordinate ore delivery, grade control and equipment scheduling.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety compliance

Risk assessment

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in mining engineering or geology

Certifications in mine supervision or leadership

Job description

The Supervisor Mining is responsible for overseeing and coordinating mining activities at a designated mine site This role involves managing a team of mining operators ensuring adherence to safety and environmental regulations optimizing production efficiency and coordinating with other departments to achieve production targets The Supervisor Mining plays a critical role in ensuring the safe and efficient extraction of ore managing equipment utilization and implementing best practices to maximize productivity.

Key Accountabilities

• Supervise and coordinate mining operations including drilling blasting loading hauling and dumping activities to achieve daily weekly and monthly production targets
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations standard operating procedures SOPs and environmental standards in all mining activities conducting safety inspections risk assessments and incident investigations as required
• Provide leadership and direction to mining crews assigning tasks monitoring performance and providing coaching and training to improve skills and efficiency
• Coordinate with mine planning and engineering teams to implement mine plans optimize pit designs and sequence mining activities to maximize ore recovery and minimize dilution
• Monitor equipment performance and utilization coordinating maintenance activities and repairs to minimize downtime and maximize equipment availability
• Conduct regular inspections of mining equipment infrastructure and work areas identifying maintenance requirements safety hazards and opportunities for process improvements
• Maintain accurate production records shift reports and equipment logs preparing reports and documentation for management review and regulatory compliance
• Liaise with other departments such as geology processing and maintenance to coordinate ore delivery grade control and equipment scheduling to support overall production objectives
• Monitor and control operating costs managing consumables fuel consumption and labor resources to optimize productivity and minimize operating expenses
• Foster a culture of teamwork accountability and continuous improvement among mining personnel promoting adherence to company policies values and performance standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mining engineering, geology, or related field; additional certifications in mine supervision or leadership are advantageous.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in open-pit or underground mining operations, with at least 2-3 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Strong understanding of mine planning principles, ore reserve estimation, and grade control practices to optimize production and minimize ore loss and dilution.
• Proficiency in mine safety regulations, risk management practices, and environmental compliance requirements applicable to mining operations.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire teams, resolve conflicts, and foster a positive work culture.
• Sound analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to identify operational inefficiencies, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.