Operations & Project Manager – Capital Drilling

Capital Drilling is an emerging and developing markets focused drilling services company that provides exploration, development, grade control and blasthole drilling services to mineral exploration and mining companies. The Company currently has a fleet of over 90 drilling rigs and operates one of the youngest fleets in the industry, our operations span globally.

Since inception in 2004, the Company has developed an enviable reputation for its ability to deliver safe, professional and reliable drilling services in remote locations and developing market countries. This ability has allowed the Company to attract and retain some of the world’s largest mining and exploration companies as our major long term clients.

The team at Capital Drilling provides decades of combined experience operating in emerging markets and strives to deliver the highest standards in safety, performance and quality. We pride ourselves on delivering “developed market standards for emerging market operations”.

We have current vacancies available for an Operations Manager and Project Manager.

The main responsibilities of this role will be:

• Direct all project drilling operations and maintain an effective team to achieve maximum profits and viability for the project
• Meet Financial targets and general business management, including KPI’s and budget cycles
• Manage Stock and Inventory NWC efficiency
• Human Resources nationalisation plans, administration, training, competency tracking and performance management.
• Schedule all drilling and fleet activities
• Business Legislative and Commercial management

Building effective operational management processes for:

• Safety, Health and Environment management
• Preventive mechanical maintenance and effective supply chain management
• Ensuring continuous improvement of business and operational management standards

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years Project Management experience and 20 plus years of mining industry experience
• High level competence in Commercial and Financial management with demonstrated legislative compliance experience and skills
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in multi-cultural environments with demonstrated success
• BSB 51415 Diploma Project Management or proven and demonstrated work experience & skills
• RII50609 Diploma in Drilling Operations or proven and demonstrated work experience & skills
• BSB 51315 Diploma Work Health and safety or proven and demonstrated work experience & skills
• ISO 9001 Quality Management advantageous