Operations Foreman – Opencast/Surface
Company: BME, a division of Omnia
Location: Kathu, Northern Cape, South Africa
Closing Date: 2024/09/18
Reference Number: OMN240523-7
Job Type: Permanent
Overview:
Looking to advance in the opencast mining sector? BME is hiring an Operations Foreman for surface mining operations. This role is responsible for managing the availability of resources, coordinating explosives truck deliveries, and ensuring smooth operations to meet customer needs. You’ll play a key role in maintaining stock availability, safeguarding company assets, and overseeing administrative duties. Your experience in blasting and leadership will be critical in ensuring safe and efficient mining practices.
Qualifications:
- Grade 12
- Blasting Ticket
- Blasting Assistant Certificate (MQA)
- Competent A Certificate (MQA)
Experience:
- 3 years’ experience supervising employees
- 3 years’ experience managing costs
- 5 years’ experience as a Blaster or Truck Operator in surface mining, including handling blast reports and seismograph data
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate with internal and external customers to plan operations and resource availability
- Safeguard company assets, ensuring they are protected from theft and damage
- Operate rollers, bending press, and guillotine
- Organize and schedule the building of explosives truck tanks for timely deliveries
- Administer and reconcile store stock to ensure continuous availability
- Maintain administration and document storage according to BME standards
- Provide input for annual budgeting aligned with departmental goals
- Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives while meeting customer requirements
- Lead incident investigations and ensure necessary staff training
- Monitor the environmental impact of production processes and ensure proper staff training
- Recruit suitable employees and plan daily, weekly, and monthly work schedules
- Ensure the induction of new staff and that all required training is up to date
Job Competencies:
- Cost management and balancing customer requirements
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Ability to handle incident investigations and maintain safety standards
- Expertise in scheduling and training for mining operations
Why This Role?
If you’re looking for a role with leadership responsibilities in the high-demand mining industry, this opportunity as an Operations Foreman offers a competitive salary and the chance to work with industry leaders in surface mining. Join BME and leverage your blasting expertise to help maintain smooth, safe, and cost-effective operations.
Apply now to be part of a high-performing team!
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