Coordinator, Production – Drilling

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

Responsible for the management and execution of drilling operations to meet safety, quality, volume and cost targets on a Shift/Crew

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

PLANING AND PROGRAMMING:

The Coordinator, Drilling will be responsible for Integrating “on” and “new” work into the production schedule seamlessly by;

Implementing drilling plans to meet drilling goals and targets.

• Ensuring that there is enough manpower and machines to meet drilling targets.
• Identifying and planning clean-ups on drilling blocks a week in advance with the superintendent.
• Optimizing drilling efficiency and make sure that target penetration rates are achieved.
• Strategic placement of drill rigs and drilling teams for optimal efficiency and project executions.
• Dynamic re-plan to minimize the effect of breakdowns.
• Making sure that all consumables are delivered on time to minimize down time.
• Holding daily meeting with senior drilling supervisors to enhance co-ordination and communication.

MANAGING RISK

The Coordinator, Drilling will assist the Superintendent, drilling in ensuring production performance risks, Asset and SHEQ risks are minimized and eliminated by;

• Careful monitoring of efficiency and productivity ratios and implement corrective action to eliminate risks of under performance.
• Ensuring that productivity ratios are maintained to a high standard by constant audits.
• Conducting new assessments on all new processes and procedures including maintenance and production.
• Maintaining a high standard working environment that is safe, clean and environmentally friendly.
• Conducting daily SHEQ reviews and audits and ensures others adhere to the same.
• Driving ‘THINK’ coach campaign within drilling section.

PRODUCTION

The Coordinator, Drilling will be responsible for executing production according to plan with all quality and quantity targets met at a standard cost or better by.

• Ensuring that the production sequence is adhered to by clearly understanding the methods and practices to be used on different operations
• Enhancing critical path management by anticipating what may happen and what needs to happen to ensure that production is not affected by delays, bottlenecks etc.
• Encouraging team participation in eliminating production problems.
• Ensuring production quantity and quality to meet client’s satisfaction.

LEADERSHIP

The Coordinator, Drilling will provide leadership to the team by;

• Managing team performance by ensuring that subordinates have the necessary skills, knowledge and competency to fulfil their roles and meet their goals.
• Ensuring full utilization of the performance management system by all team members and conducts individual performance reviews so that corrective action is implemented.
• Providing coaching for direct subordinates to enable them to improve their performance.
• Boosting team morale and enhance team building by ensuring that there is a shared value system in production that leads to high levels of commitment to the goals of the project.
• Assisting in discipline administration and handling grievances by enhancing industrial harmony.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Full Grade 12 Certificate
• Degree in Mine engineering or any Mining related qualification from a recognized institution
• First Aid Certificate
• Valid Driver’s Licence
• Minimum of five (5) years’ open pit mining operations experience, three of which should be at a senior level position.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• A team player and have the ability to work under intense pressure
• Strong desire to be a part of a start-up/high growth company with an entrepreneurial spirit and a fast-paced, results-oriented culture