Plant Manager

Introduction
This position will be based at the Kurmuk Gold Mine in Ethiopia

Description
The purpose of this position to plan, direct and manage all operational activities within the Minopex area of responsibility to ensure adherence to contractual requirements, provide value-add to the client and continuously improve the service delivery according to organisational objectives

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the implementation and adherence to ISO and other quality related systems.
• Interpret site objectives and needs across the business value chain to ensure the adherence to organizational objectives.
• Direct the implementation of policies and procedures to ensure adherence to organisational standards, and legislative requirements.
• Ensure the appointment of at competent persons according to legislation and monitor adherence to legislative requirements.
• Ensure the implementation of the maintenance plan/program.
• Monitor maintenance efficiencies according to the organisational goals to direct or re-direct to ensure the attainment of organisational objectives.
• Ensure the maintenance of Process Standard, Procedures and COP’s.Evaluation of tenders / supplier quotes
• Contract Administration (capture, filing, monitor, manage, goals / services receipt).

Qualification Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering / Degree
• Relevant business Management qualification will be an advantage.

Experience and Skills Requirements

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in a Mineral Processing or Engineering environment at Plant Management level especially Gold Processing with experience in CIL/CIP, floatation, Autoclave and heap leach.
• Computer literate in MS Office.
• English Language Proficiency.
• Knowledge of Legal Compliance.
• Knowledge of Technical Risk Management.
• Maintenance Management Knowledge.
• Project Management knowledge.
• Presentation and Speaking skills.
• Employee Relation and People Management skills.
• Time management skills