Deputy Dry Process Area Manager

POSITION NUMBER: TBC
POSITION TITLE: Deputy Dry Process Area Manager
LOCATION:  Construction site
DEPARTMENT: Construction Group
ISSUE DATE: September, 2020
REPORTS TO: Senior DPA Manager

DIMENSIONS OF THE POSITION:
This is an expatriate technical position on the project.

PURPOSE:
Provide oversight and guidance to the construction EPCM contractor to ensure the work is completed safely, on schedule and in accordance with the drawings and specifications. Review schedules and procedures to ensure interdisciplinary coordination and timely completion of the work. Ensure compliance with project policies regarding health, safety and environmental performance. Monitor progress and provide reports and input to maintain the scheduled completion of activities. Coordinate and communicate with other disciplines and functions to manage the work and provide assistance in resolving issues.

JOB DUTIES:

• Support the Senior Area Managers as required by the Line Manager, covering and performing the Senior Area Manager’s task during its absence, such as:
• Implement and enforce the HSE Management Policies and Plan at site.
• Ensure logical construction steps are in place for the area and follow up budget time required to meet deadlines.
• Analyze contractor’s plans and schedules to determine distribution of workforces ensuring they comply with the company priorities and meet the milestones.
• Inspect the construction activities and review project related information to ensure that procedures and materials meet the project standards.
• Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to administrative staff, workers, and clients, representing the owner as required.
• Ensure that all necessary permits have been acquired for construction.
• Be familiar with project specifications to determine and enforce appropriate construction methods.
• Enforce the contractor to staff the construction areas according to project staffing plan to meet first priorities and project milestones.
• Review progress and cost tracking reports and make corrections to execution as required.
• Implement oversight of quality control programs executed by the Contractor.
• Take actions to deal with the results of delays, bad weather, or emergencies at construction site, organize meetings and solve problems on the spot as they appear.
• Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems.
• Plan, organize, and direct activities concerned with the construction activities of the Project facilities in the area.
• Support investigations of accidents, near misses, damage or delays at construction sites, to ensure that proper preventive and corrective procedures are being carried out.
• Provide mentoring to national staff (supervisors and superintendents).    

WORKING CONDITIONS/REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS:

• Maintain both personal action and speech in a professional manner.
• Follow all Company policies and lead by example.
• Be available for travel to sites when required.
• Much of required work is independent of supervision; must utilize good time management.
• Working schedule: 6 weeks on  Construction site/2 weeks off to point of origin or 10 working days at Site/4 days off based in Almaty city.
• Work location – Project site in East- Kazakhstan region
• Languages: English language essential.
• Accommodation is provided at the project site. Single accommodation with private washroom, internet connection, television, and laundry services are provided. Shared recreation facilities for 

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Staff are also available on site.
• Transportation to/from the project site is provided. Shared transportation is provided on site.
• PPE, including outerwear and boots, is provided.
• Temperatures range from approximately +40 C to -40 C. Wind chill factors are extreme in the winter months.

REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE:

• Technical University degree (Bachelor, Masters) on Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (desirable).
• Minimum 5 years of experience, preferably on large capital projects (Copper concentrator plants).
• Knowledge of DPA Area, requires experience mostly related to crushers, conveyors and thickeners, would be a plus if candidate has experience related to WPA area (Mills, flotation cells and pumps)
• Expat experience (Desirable).
• Must have cold climate execution experience.
• Strong Character with good leadership and management skills.
• Typical conventional computer systems skills; organized, detailed.
• Ability to manage multiple work fronts with varying levels of skills.
• Good communication skills - verbal and written both internally and externally.
• Strong analytical abilities.
• Previous experience in the FSU will be highly regarded.
• Multicultural team execution experience and mentoring is key requirement.

 
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to handle multiple tasks
• Able to withstand stress
• Commitment to Company Core Values
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Willingness to work overtime when needed