Lumwana Mining Company is seeking to recruit a highly committed employee for the position of Superintendent Load and Haul   to join the versatile Mining   team.

Reporting to the Production Manager you will be responsible for Implementation of mine plan, mine ore on surface and ensuring that Coordinators and Shift Supervisors are supported / advised in the highest operating standards of LMC open pit mining operation.

Your duties will include but not limited to the following:

• Operate and control mining equipment to optimize production flows.
• Operate the facilities to produce and dispatch ore of the required quality, in a safe environment.
• Monitor and control appropriate quality standards- dilution, ore loss, geotechnical, mill feed, operating level, pit and dump design.
• Dispatch daily mine production fleet including ancillary equipment as per 24-hour mine plan.
• Take responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of all personnel including contractors working within the mining area.
• Manage, coordinate and complete all works for any such contractors in the mine area.
• Develop continuous improvement strategies and communicate and apply accordingly.
• Monitor availability and utilization of the load and haul equipment.
• Assisting in the development and submission of the operational budgets.
• Carry out any other adhoc production related requests as necessary.
• Maintain and enforce crew discipline.
• Drive the J20 initiative and the Barrick DNA culture.
• Develop, implement and maintain safe work procedures and promote high safety and health awareness.

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following requirements.

• Degree in Mining Engineering
• Eight years’ Experience (8 years)  in the open pit mining industry
• Experience in large multi pit operations utilizing large scale mining equipment ie Face shovels, drill rigs and blasting experience essential.
• Must have sound Knowledge of safe working procedures and mine operations.
• Good computer skills with the ability to use integrated management systems, word processing, presentation and spreadsheet applications.
• Previous experience in a similar role will be an added advantage.
• Member of Engineering Institution of Zambia
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and present mine-specific production data.

Women who meet the above qualification are strongly encouraged to apply