EXPLORATION DIRECTOR-INDUSTRIAL MINERALS (MIDDLE EAST-MINING)

Our client is looking for an exploration director to develop the industrial minerals exploration strategy and objectives of the company, directs and leads the exploration team in the discovery and evaluation of industrial mineral deposits that can be converted to reserves. The exploration director will also design and approve exploration work programmes and budgets and is responsible for the setting and meeting of KPI’s.

The Director will also act as an advisor to the VP of Exploration and CEO on all mineral exploration activities of the company related to industrial minerals.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Reserves

o        Generates industrial minerals through scientific and cost effective exploration in the Middle East to replace depletion and to support the profit and growth objectives of the company concerned.

·         Personnel

o        Directs and supervises the activities of assigned personnel.

o        Performs and supervisory functions at the level established by Management for the position

·         Information

o        Appraises and ranks the industrial mineral exploration opportunities  via contacts in-house and other sources of exploration information

·         Licences

o        Reviews and finalizes license applications for exploration

·         Budget

o        Plans and develops annual work programme and budget for submission to and approval by the Management Committee and Board of Directors.

·         Applications

o        Allocates resources-human and material and ensures a suitable organisational structure, targets and tasks to achieve provisions of the plan.

·         Field Visits

o        Directs and manages exploration activities through regular fields visits and close communications with senior staff ensuring safe and cost effective operations.

·         Edit reports

o        Reviews exploration reports developed by subordinates for submission to executive

o        Develops and submits regular written reports on activities to the executive

·         Improvements

o        Implements a technical review and appraisal process to ensure continuous  improvement of standards

·         Technical developments

o        Keeps abreast of technical developments in the exploration business, develops and maintains contacts with specialist consultants and service providers to obtain specialist advice

·         Performance Measurement

o        Evaluates the performance of employees in company procedure

·         Safety

o        Ensures that safety and environmental policies are implemented at all sites, ensures working conditions, an excellent safety culture

IDEAL CANDIDATE

·         BSc in Geology, Preferably a Masters in Mineral Economics or an MBA

·         Minimum of 15 years experience in exploration and mining geology, including at least 5 years in a senior supervisory position

·         Fluent in English

·         Computer literate

Client Programme Manager (Middle East-Infrastructure-Mining)

Our client is looking for a Client Programme Manager who will primarily manage all technical matters in connection with or arising out of the programmes of work including without limitation all issues that relate to the design, construction/refurbishment of the facilities and the provision of facilities.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Design Matters

• Reviews the Royal Commission permissions obtained and confirm that any relevant designs are in accordance with the approval.

Design Quality

• Reviews the design proposals for quality and completeness, including: compliance with all material regulatory requirements, adequacy of choice of standards, and interface with utilities, satisfaction of the MIC requirements, and their suitability for provision of services and accommodation to meet the scope of works as set out in the project agreement.

Work revision

• Reviews all programmes of work and comment on the acceptability of the programmes as a basis of the proposed timing and costing of the works programme.

Construction Phase - Budget

• Review and comment on the adequacy of the construction/refurbishment budget for the Project's works as specified;
• Review and comment on the overall phasing of the programme and the achievability of the phasing timetable.

Construction

• Assesses of the proposed construction/refurbishment programme including choice of construction methodology and standards;
• Identification of areas of risk. In particular, comment on geotechnical risk, and any ground or other contamination risks. Comment on any procurement plan.

Assistance in assessment of the contract

• Assessment of the contractors proposals during the construction period and comment on the impact of the proposals of the achievability of the works programme;
• Review of the proposed payments profile under the Design and Construction Contract(s) and confirmation that it is consistent with the construction programme;
• Assessment of whether the estimated dates of completion/availability under the Project Agreement are likely to be sufficient to ensure that the Project can be completed. Assessment of whether the long stop date is sufficient for completion/availability given an estimation of the time and cost implications of finding an alternative building contractor in the event that the Building Contractor has to be replaced during construction;
• Assessment of the adequacy, fairness and mechanism for: liquidated damages, bonding and collateral warranties;
• Reviews of any access, decanting and commissioning arrangements and the proposals for the procurement and installation of equipment;
• Reviews the requirements for tests on completion including the proposed self certification arrangements and assess the contractors proposed methodology to satisfy the tests;
• Assessment of the technical and financial capability of the Building Contractor to complete its obligations according to the Project Documents, and the possibility of its substitution should it be necessary;
• Assess adequacy of sub-contractors liability caps.

Environment

• Reviews any environmental site condition reports commissioned by the Building Contractor, and assessment of the Project’s compliance with existing and likely future environmental legislation.

Financial / Commercial

• Work with management team to deliver the agreed annual budget for each project;
• Prepare financial profile data for future annual budgets;
• Meet reporting deadlines with robust and accurate information on progress and financial profiles;
• Manage Value Engineering process.

Customer / Client / Contractors

• Undertake consultation with users and clients;
• Supervise MIC contractors in the execution of contracts;
• Lead planning of Project Schedules from inception to handover;
• Liaise and work closely with the Operations Team;
• Show evidence of satisfaction feedback.

Values & CSR

• Uphold company values;
• Set objectives and carry out performance reviews;
• Provide strong leadership;
• Demonstrate a proactive approach towards actions set out in the CSR Policy;
• Show tangible evidence of achieving CSR criteria;
• Train staff on PM best practice;
• Implement and monitor Health & Safety Standards

Quality Management

• Ensure that the Project Management Teams are engaged with the BMS System and provide constructive feedback to the Quality Team on processes that need improvement;
• Implement change control;
• Generate and maintain risk registers – monitor and report on mitigation measures;
• Demonstrate continuous improvement.

Technical

• Provide technical reviews of appropriateness of materials;
• Review design specifications;
• Advise on construction techniques and build ability;
• Provide advice on through life maintenance costs;
• Provide solutions to design and construction problems;
• Ensure material test results are in place and comply with the relevant standard.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

      ·         Construction related degree in Engineering. Extensive Project management experience   required;

·         Knowledge of master planning would be an advantage;

·         Familiar with safer and environmental standards and regulation;

·         Computer literacy - MS Office, MS Project and related packages;

·         Candidates with overseas experience will take preference;

·         Senior Manager representing the company at a high level;

·         Responsible for financial reporting on all projects;

·         Supervise the PMC and client representatives on site;

·         Ensure that Teams are well briefed and are focused on the Company’s values and objectives;

·         Implementing a Quality Management System;

·         Delivering programmes of work within time, quality and budget criteria;

·         Demonstrating high levels of client satisfaction;

·         Engaging with suppliers to ensure best value;

·         Familiar with international engineering codes and standards;

·         Ensuring health and standard values are upheld.

 

Asset Manager (Middle East-Mining-Infrastructure)

Our client in the Middle East is looking for an operations/asset manager that will manage all technical matters in connection with or arising out of the management of assets all issues that relate to the management of facilities.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

FM and Housing Management Services

o        Builds and maintains the Asset Management Model

o        Produces an Asset Management Strategy

o        Receives handover of facilities from contractors

o        Reviews the proposals for FM and any other service delivery, including satisfaction of KPI’s and output specifications

Market Tests

o        Undertakes market testing/benchmarking pass through payment mechanism and abatement; procedures including comment on the practical aspects of abatement procedures

Stock Survey

• Undertakes the stock condition survey, record drawings and other data pertaining to existing assets/facilities particularly those to be retained to assess maintenance liability.

Service fees

• Assessment of the adequacy of the service fee for each service to cover the costs of service delivery net of any third party income;

Alternative service providers

• Validate potential alternative service providers if  and when through estimation of the existing providers have to be replaced;

Life Cycle assessments

• Assesses the adequacy of the planned life cycle maintenance programme, the budgeted life cycle maintenance expenditure and the proposed maintenance reserve account provisions and provide timeframe to the management with alternative options. 

Service Providers

• Assesses the technical and financial capability of the service provider and the providers to complete its obligations according to the project documents, and the possibility of either of their substitution should it be necessary

Contractual Matters

• Reviews of all relevant project documents, with particular reference to the terms of the Project Agreement, Development Agreement, Service Contracts and the Housing Management Contract as they relate to technical matters, with particular reference to the extent to which the obligations of the Provider under the Project Agreement are passed through to its subcontractors, and the adequacy of the design to meet performance of the Project implied in the budgets. 

Construction Phase

• Attendance at value engineering meetings. Advise on through life cost management.
• Participation in the certification of Completion/Availability and certification of retention releases including completion of snagging process.
• Commentary upon any interface issues between Service Provider and Construction Company together with an update on performance of any services provided prior to the completion date.
• Monitor performance of the Housing Management and FM Contracts.

Financial / Commercial

• Work with the MIC management team to deliver the agreed annual budget for each project.
• Prepare financial profile data for future annual budgets
• Meet reporting deadlines with robust and accurate information on progress and financial profiles.
• Manage  Value Engineering process

Customer / Client / Contractors

• Undertake consultation with users and clients
• Supervise MIC contractors in the execution of FM contracts
• Lead planning of maintenance schedules from inception to handover.
• Liaise and work closely with the Project Teams.
• Show evidence of satisfaction feedback.

Values & CSR

• Uphold company values
• Set objectives and carry out performance reviews
• Provide strong asset management  team leadership
• Demonstrate a proactive approach towards actions set out in the CSR Policy. Show tangible evidence of achieving CSR criteria.
• Train staff on Asset Management  best practice
• Implement and monitor Health & Safety Standards

Quality Management

• Ensure that the Operations Management Teams are engaged with the BMS System and provide constructive feedback to the Quality Team on processes that need improvement.
• Implement change control.
• Generate and maintain risk registers – monitor and report on mitigation measures
• Demonstrate continuous improvement.

Technical

• Provide technical reviews of appropriateness of materials
• Advise on build ability
• Provide advice on through life maintenance costs
• Provide solutions to design and maintenance problems
• Ensure material test results are in place and comply with the relevant standard

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Construction related Engineering degree with extensive experience of working in asset management, developing systems and improving building performance;
• Manager representing the company;
• Responsible for financial reporting on Asset Management;
• Identifying risks and supervising FM teams, ensuring that Teams are well briefed and are focused on the Company’s values and objectives;
• Implementing a Quality Management System;
• Delivering programmes of work within time, quality and budget criteria;
• Demonstrating high levels of client satisfaction;
• Engaging with suppliers to ensure best value.

SAFETY OFFICER (Saudi Arabia/Gold/Underground)

Our client is looking for a safety officer for their underground mining operations in the Middle East.

The safety officer is responsible for the development of policies, strategies and procedures on Safety for the underground mining project in accordance with the company’s policies, legislation and standards.

NATURE AND SCOPE

·         Implementation of strategies to ensure that the mining operations comply with national and international legislation (current and developing);

·         Advising senior levels of management of changes in legislation, best practice and developments in the underground mining safety arena;

·         Keeping abreast of global and national developments in legislation;

·         Establishing and maintaining key strategic relationships both internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory officials;

·         Liaising with relevant authorities to obtain licences, authorizations and regulatory approvals;

·         Develop, implement, maintain, review and continually improve on safety management systems, strategies, procedures and policy;

·         Undertake hazard identification and risk assessments.

DIMENSIONS OF THE JOB

·         Managing and co-ordinating visits by the Inspectors;

·         Coaching, mentoring and development of operational safety management resources;

·         Co-ordination and administration of the safety aspects of the operation.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

·         Relevant tertiary degree;

·         A minimum of ten years relevant experience in management of safety within the mining industry;

·         Must have extensive trackless mining operation experience with exposure to the mining regulators and contractors (COMPULSORY);

·         An in-depth understanding and working knowledge of mining underground safety rules and regulations;

·        Detailed knowledge of ISO 9000 and OHSAS 18000 systems and experience in implementation of these management systems;

·        The ability to liaise and communicate with various internal and external stakeholders;

·        Good planning, integration and resource management skills;

·        Ability to operate and communicate on all levels;

·         Excellent computer skills, report writing and presentation skills.

PERSONAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

·         Good communication skills with the ability to get the best out of teams;

·         A “no-nonsense approach” with regards to the achievement of objectives;

·         Detail oriented;

·         Good interpersonal skills;

·         Team player;

·         Self-motivated and be able to work unsupervised;

·         Positive attitude;

·         Strong analytical abilities;

·         Strong ethical values;

·         Honesty

Trackless Mining is important!

Senior Process Engineer (Middle East-Business Evaluation-Mining)

An international and reputable mining company in the Middle East is looking for a Senior Process Engineer for their business evaluation department.

The overall job purpose would be to:

·         Evaluate mineral processing investment opportunities through investigating, metallurgical process aspects of the proposed mineral processing technology;

·         Evaluate investment opportunities from the initial identification stage until approval (inside the company) or until signing (outside company). This will be done by analyzing and interpreting business information, process value drivers, technical risk and uncertainty;

·         Prepare business recommendations for the investment.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Technology

·         Technology Technical Assessment

o        Process description;

o        Technology comparison;

o        Operating and maintenance behaviors;

o        Efficiency vs. weak points;

o        Ecological evaluation;

o        Energy consumption;

·         Technology Economical Assessment

o        Sensitivity Analysis;

o        Cost Analysis e.g. CAPEX vs. OPEX;

o        Transforming qualitative technology data into economical values;

·         Assess, evaluate and drive approval of business opportunities before handing them off to the SBU’s from i.e. Market, Economic and Technology Risk;

·         Oversee progress and conduct post-investment appraisal;

·         Execute prioritization for new business and rank them accordingly;

Contracts and Consultation Projects

·         Review the scope of work for consultants to perform to meet project objectives;

·         Review consultant’s work to ensure deliverable are provided at required quality;

Mergers and Acquisitions

·         Provide technical advice on processing technology, capability, risks, costs and margins for accessing M and A targets;

Analytical

·         Analyse and review mineral processing methodologies for the various projects;

·         Analyse ore delivery dynamics, environmental impact and regulations, state of the art equipment, down stream process, cost estimation and cash flow;

·         Bring a commercial approach to decision making through qualitative and quantitative analysis.

Managerial

·         Advise the Director of Business Evaluation on investment throughout the Stage Gate process for each project;

·         Preparation of the information memorandum and management presentation;

·         Liaise with other participants in the process: Senior Management, Investment bankers, Corporate Communications, acquired company, external consultants and finance.

Strategies and Planning

·         Assist in creating a short term and long term business plan;

·         Involvement in the preparation of strategic initiatives;

Financial Modelling

·         Build financial models for new business in early stages of the business development;

·         Evaluate various financial models prepared by the consultants for their purpose and sustainability to the business case in hand;

·         Analyse financial statements and company performance for valuation and forecasting of performance;

Communication and Working Relationships

·         Internal:

o        Director, Business Evaluation, VP, New Business Development, the Business Development team, the SBU Business Development and Exploration Division

·         External:

o        Consultants, foreign investors and potential external companies for acquisitions

Boundaries and Decision Making Authority

·         Work in business evaluation from business identification through to pre-feasibility study until feasibility;

·         Evaluate gate delivery and prioritize business;

Qualifications Required

·         Tertiary Degree (BS in Industrial Engineering, Geological Engineering, Metallurgical or Chemical Engineering preferably in mining and metals industry (This is non-negotiable);

·         MBA (This is compulsory);

·         Minimum of 10 years working experience;

·         Experience in evaluating mineral processing investment opportunities through investigating metallurgical process aspects of the proposed mineral processing technology;

·         Must have strong verbal and writing communication skills;

·         Projects, business, economic, financial and risk analysis;

·         Excellent analytical skills;

·         Excellent negotiating skills;

·         Fluent in English;

Performance Behaviors

·         Leadership;

·         Achievement Drive;

·         Communication;

·         Developing others (Mentoring);

·         Teamwork and collaboration;

·         Analytical thinking.