Mining Manager

Description

Summary: The Mining Manager will oversee the transition of resources to reserves, develop and implement efficient mining plans and schedules, and manage overall mine production operations. Highlights: 1. Oversee resource to reserve conversion for accurate pit optimization and plans 2. Develop and implement short- and long-term mining plans and schedules 3. Monitor and optimize drilling and blasting activities for efficiency ### **Job Information** Date Opened 03/25/2025 Job Type Full time Industry Mining Work Experience 15\+ Years City Sohar State/Province Al Batinah Country Sultanate of Oman Zip/Postal Code 0000 The Mining Manager will be responsible for overseeing the transition of resources to reserves, followed by the development and implementation of efficient mining plans, schedules, and excavation/dump designs. This role requires the creation of strategic designs and schedules to support the execution of drilling, blasting, and overall mine production operations. **Resources to****Reserve** **Conversion:** * Oversee the transfer of resource models to reserve models, ensuring accurate pit optimization, mine scheduling, and detailed mining plans. * Define and classify total ore and waste within the project to accurately assess financial and economic feasibility. **Mine****Planning****\&****Operations** **Management:** * Develop and implement both short\- and long\-term mining plans and schedules to support operational goals. * Manage all aspects related to stockpile and waste dump operations. * Oversee and approve detailed schedules, layouts, and open\-pit production plans. * Monitor and optimize drilling and blasting activities to improve efficiency and cost\-effectiveness. * Work closely with geologists to optimize grade control and minimize dilution through effective mine designs and plans. * Ensure mining designs and practices align with regulatory standards and company policies. * Provide technical expertise and guidance on mining and mineral extraction projects. **Operational Monitoring****\&****Performance** **Tracking:** * Establish production targets and monitor performance to ensure timely achievement. * Track actual progress against planned production and implement corrective actions as needed. * Ensure accurate measurement and reporting of key mining performance indicators (KPIs). * Provide regular reports and forecasts to align operations with monthly and yearly budget targets. ### **Requirements** * **Minimum of 15 years open pit mine production/planning experience.** * **Experience in running a mining operation.** * BSc. in Mining Engineering. Preferred training: * Certificates for at least one of the mine designs softwares like Deswik, Datamine, Surpac or Micromine. * Hands\-on experience in drilling and blasting operations * Proficiency in using the latest mining software for design, planning, and optimization. * Expertise in resource\-to\-reserve conversion, including pit design, mine planning, and scheduling.