Lumwana Mining Company seeks to recruit highly motivated and committed employees for the position of Superintendent – Drill and Blast to join the versatile Mining Operations team. We are in search of an individual who can champion Barrick’s DNA by:

• Communicating Honestly, Transparently, and Acting with Integrity
• Exhibiting a Results-Driven approach
• Delivering solutions that are Fit for Purpose
• Dedicating themselves to Building a Sustainable Legacy
• Taking Responsibility and being Accountable
• Committing to Zero Harm
• Cultivating strong and meaningful Partnerships

Reporting to the Production Manager, you will be responsible for providing technical support, leadership, coaching and supervision for the operation across all drill and blast activities.

Responsibilities or duties

Your duties will include but are not limited to the following:

• Manage and control all drilling and blasting activities including contractors.
• Understand drill and blast cost targets in conjunction with the daily, weekly and monthly mining plans that correspond with the yearly production target.
• Develop continuous improvement strategies and communicate and apply accordingly.
• Monitor the costs of explosives contractors and do comparisons with other explosive suppliers from time to time.
• Work closely with peer Engineering and Technical Superintendents on mine planning, mine production, in pit geology, geotechnical and geothermal drilling issues to ensure optimum mine operational performance.
• Foster cooperative relationships to maximise availability and reliability of drill rigs and minimise drill and blast costs.
• Develop, implement and maintain safe work procedures and promote high safety and health awareness.
• Ensure appropriate facilities, procedures and workforce competence to achieve legal compliance, incident prevention and the achievement of tasks in an environmentally sustainable manner.
• Cascade plans and objectives through the team to ensure all activities are focused on agreed outcomes and reflected in short-term mine plans.
• Review functional expenditure on a monthly basis and ensure all variances to budget are investigated and explained.
• Identify specific areas for cost improvement and ensure the development and implementation of action plans to achieve these gains.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

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

• Grade Twelve (12) School Certificate.
• A Degree in Mining Engineering.
• Must be a Member of Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ).
• Possession of a valid driver’s license is an added advantage.

Experience needed

• Ten (10 years) experience in the open pit mining industry of which at least 5 years must be in a senior supervisory role.
• Experience in large multi pit operations utilising large scale mining equipment i.e. drill rigs and blasting experience essential.
• Must have strong knowledge of fragmentation optimization and vibration control
• High level understanding of all relevant legislation affecting the employment and safety of persons in the mining industry.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills coupled with the ability to engage and collaborate effectively with a diverse range of Barrick business partners.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

What We Can Offer You:

• A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and site-specific benefits.
• The ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
• Opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organisation.

• Manage and control all drilling and blasting activities including contractors.
• Understand drill and blast cost targets in conjunction with the daily, weekly and monthly mining plans that correspond with the yearly production target.
• Develop continuous improvement strategies and communicate and apply accordingly.
• Monitor the costs of explosives contractors and do comparisons with other explosive suppliers from time to time.
• Work closely with peer Engineering and Technical Superintendents on mine planning, mine production, in pit geology, geotechnical and geothermal drilling issues to ensure optimum mine operational performance.
• Foster cooperative relationships to maximise availability and reliability of drill rigs and minimise drill and blast costs.
• Develop, implement and maintain safe work procedures and promote high safety and health awareness.
• Ensure appropriate facilities, procedures and workforce competence to achieve legal compliance, incident prevention and the achievement of tasks in an environmentally sustainable manner.
• Cascade plans and objectives through the team to ensure all activities are focused on agreed outcomes and reflected in short-term mine plans.
• Review functional expenditure on a monthly basis and ensure all variances to budget are investigated and explained.
• Identify specific areas for cost improvement and ensure the development and implementation of action plans to achieve these gains.

• Strong knowledge of fragmentation optimization and vibration control
• High level understanding of all relevant legislation affecting the employment and safety of persons in the mining industry.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills coupled with the ability to engage and collaborate effectively with a diverse range of Barrick business partners.

• Grade Twelve (12) School Certificate.
• A Degree in Mining Engineering.
• Must be a Member of Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ).
• Possession of a valid driver’s license is an added advantage.