Chief operations officer
Executive Placements · Kensington
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Start free — we apply for you →As a Chief operational officer, you will be responsible for the following:
- Provide overall strategic leadership and direction for all underground mining operations.
- Collaborate with executive leadership to support long-term growth, innovation, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Develop and execute operational plans aligned with business objectives and growth targets.
- Champion a culture of safety, ensuring that all activities adhere to workplace health and safety regulations.
- Ensure operations comply with relevant mining legislation and industry best practices.
- Promote and uphold the highest standards of environmental and operational compliance.
- Design and implement KPIs to monitor and drive operational efficiency and effectiveness.
- Lead engineering and production teams to consistently deliver optimal performance and output.
- Identify and implement opportunities for cost control, efficiency improvement, and operational innovation.
- Build and lead high-performing, multidisciplinary teams.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement at all levels of the organization.
- Mentor and empower operational leaders to drive excellence and innovation within their teams.
What Do You Need?
- A relevant Bachelors degree (Mining Engineering, Geology, or related discipline preferred).
- 15+ years of experience in underground mining, including 5+ years in a senior executive or leadership role .
- Proven track record of leading large-scale underground operations safely and efficiently.
- Strong technical expertise in underground mining methods, ventilation , and geotechnical practices.
- Exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
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