Barminco Jobs 2020

Established in 2007, AUMS is a leader in providing a full suite of underground mining contract services to the African mining industry, supported by a safe and performance-orientated culture. We believe in investing in the development of our people using state of the art equipment coupled with the world’s best practice and you have an opportunity to work with a leading international underground mining contractor.

Job Description

Job Title: Technical Services Superintendent 

We are actively seeking a Technical Services Superintendents to join us in our International Mining Operations. This role is responsible for assisting Project Managers and Mine Foreman using your strong technical mining experience with a solutions orientated approach, interpret and analyze mining physicals to drive efficiencies and optimize our operation and to integrate with the client technical services department.

We are looking for an individual with boundless energy, a willingness to learn and a can-do attitude towards the role that is responsible for the following:

• Ensure mining physicals are achieved as per contract and client schedules.
• Ensure an intimate understanding of the site contract, variations, and management plans and ensure that AUMS is compliant with these requirements.
• Ensure client requirements are met contractually and maintain a robust and favorable relationship with the client.
• Development, mentoring and on-going review of the performance of the Technical Services Team including graduate engineers
• Provide financial analysis and implementation of cost reduction initiatives.
• Production monitoring and liaise with the Operations Team to optimize project deliverables
• Review mining schedules, plans and designs as required and monitor progress, manning levels and productivity analysis including budget and costs
• Weekly and Monthly performance reporting.
• Management of Quality Assurance and compliance
• Assists with the preparation of monthly claims and interface with our Client.

Key requirements for the successful candidate include the following:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering
• Underground Supervisors Certificate of Competency or First Class Mine Managers (FCMM) Certificate of Competency.
• The ability to influence and engage with operational personnel, with good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong observation and analytical skills that translate to improvements across the maintenance function.
• Highly experienced with the information management system and reporting tools (e.g. Pronto) including valuing the importance of information security.

Your proactive attitude to safety and driven work ethic will see you as a much-valued employee in line with AUMS’s values and ‘can do’ attitude, and will be rewarded with a highly competitive remuneration package completing our vision of a work-life balance in a strong team environment.

A full pre-employment medical is required, including a drug and alcohol, and site-specific clearances. A National Police Clearance and any necessary tickets or qualifications are required to be presented at the time of the interview. Please be aware that an Array of Vaccinations are required when working in various international locations.