Overview

One of our clients, an international exploration company with operations in Zambia is looking for a Field Operation’s Lead officer to join their team.

About the Position

In the role of Field Operations Lead, you will plan and execute our field activities to meet our business objectives without causing harm to our people, our contractors and partners, or the communities and environments where we operate. You will report to the Director of Field Operations, and also work closely with the COO, our Country Manager, and other members of the operations team. Your primary responsibility will be to serve as the leader of field operations for 1-3 projects per year.

Responsibilities

For 1-3 projects per year, the Field Operations Lead will be responsible for:

• Operations Control Center: Maintain daily contact with and monitor the status of the company personnel and contractors while in the field. Maintain close communication with the Project Geologist and Project Data Scientist.
• Reporting: Execute and maintain company system for tracking health & safety incidents and provide periodic reporting
• Compliance: Understand applicable local laws and regulations and the practices of our joint venture partners and ensure that we follow them in all our operations
• Field Service Contractors: Identify, evaluate, contract with, and manage contractors and vendors for a wide range of field operations, from camp construction to helicopter transport to emergency medical services
• Logistics: Arrange for the shipment of equipment and material to and from company project sites
• Local Management: Deploy to remote project locations as required to implement and manage programs
• Process Improvement: Creating ways of working that allow us to continue to work more effectively and to be nimble so that we can support machine-learning-driven dynamic field programs, where we adapt our plan based on the data we collect at each stage
• Stakeholder Engagement: WIth leadership direction and support, help represent the company with local stakeholders

Qualifications

You must have:

• At least 5 years of experience – preferably in Zambia – conducting field operations in mineral exploration & mining, oil & gas or a related industry
• Demonstrated commitment to and familiarity with developing and implementing high standards of health & safety in the workplace
• The ability to problem-solve in remote environments
• The ability to work in remote and isolated locations for extended periods of time
• Must speak, read, and write in English
• A high degree of independence and the ability to work effectively with limited supervision
• Familiarity with Project Management principles and managing projects remotely
• Enjoyment in working with people in a wide variety of disciplines and different parts of the world
• Interest in contributing broadly to the success of the company and eager to pitch in where needed
• Valid First Aid Certification

It is helpful but not required to have:

• Run programs in different countries and/or remote environments
• Worked in a small company or as a member of a very small team with a broad mandate working in a fast-paced project environment.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) designation
• Trained or experience operating heavy equipment

We are committed to equal employment opportunities for all people.

This position is full-time contract

At this time, we are only accepting applications from Zambian nationals.