MINE SHAFT SUPERINTENDENT – JDS Foreign Enterprises Pty (JDS) 554 views

JDS Foreign Enterprises Pty (JDS) is the Engineering Pro­curement and Construction Management (EPCM) con­tractor for the construction of the Underground mine at Lucara Botswana’s (Pty) Ltd at Karowe Diamond Mine at Letlhakane in the Boteti sub district.

JDS is seeking to recruit persons experienced in and pos­sessing leadership and management qualities commen­surate with the requirements of leading and advising the Project Owner on an EPCM basis. All positions are project based and are tenable in Letlhakane.

The general key competencies to be assessed will include but not limited to the following:

• Project management experience specific to mining EPCM
• Experience & leadership of underground mine de­velopment or similar projects
• Relevant training & qualification demonstrated by verifiable certificates.
• Experience specific to underground mining devel­opment & operations.
• Competency or specialty in mining software
• Possession of skills and or qualifications specific to underground mining
• Technical & communication skills

Candidate’s motivation for the position of choice shall be no more than 2 A4 size pages and must address the com­petency areas above

 

MINE SHAFT SUPERINTENDENT

Job Summary

Reporting to the Master Mine Shaft Sinker, the Mine Shaft Superintendent will provide leadership, coordination, su­pervision and ensure the safety and productivity of Shaft Sinking employees and contractors at the workplace. The Mine Shaft Superintendent must facilitate and lead a safe work culture, will be accountable for the safety of the Shaft Sinking Team. This position is responsible for working di­rectly with Shaft Sinking Contractors to ensure construction activities comply with the Project schedule. The will role will require developing shaft construction sequences and operational plans with the contractors to ensure the project is delivered on time and on budget. The role will also re­quire frequent reporting on contract progress and quality.

Effectiveness Areas

• Project delivery effectiveness
• Client relationships
• Progress reporting and administration effectiveness
• liaise with Subcontractors to improve  deficient systems

• Safety, health and environmental compliance

Personal Attributes

• Team Leadership

• Communication and Interpersonal skills
• Planning & organizing Skills
• Innovation & creation
• Change Management

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum twenty (20) years of experience in shaft

sinking and underground mining construction with al least two (5) years in superintendent position

• Experience managing shaft construction activities such as civil works, Structural steel erection, head­gear frame and platform installations
• Experience with shaft winder house construction and winder installation and rope up till commis­sioning
• Experience with direct supervisor of shaft sinking crews and shaft excavation equipment operators
• Past success with sequencing shaft works with all trades so that a quality product is consistently de­livered within the confines of the project schedule
• Knowledge of construction and health & safety stan­dards and regulations
• Experience in a globally and technically diverse workplace