Key Responsibilities:
Operate within and observe all relevant and applicable laws of Panama.

• Maintain HSE standards and ensure strict compliance within the process plant control room.
• To develop the weekly mining schedule, in accordance with the guide lines in the Three Monthly Plan and the Site Mine Operating Standards
• To communicate the mining schedule to the Mine Operation's Group.
• The weekly mining schedule includes scheduling all mining activities and includes but is not limited to
• Detailing the location and approximate dimension of all blocks to be mined.
• Detailing the ore extraction sequence;
• Estimating the tonnage and type of ore to be directed to the crusher, ROM Pad, or Ore stockpile;
• Estimating the volume/tonnage of ore, low grade ore and waste to be mined during the period;
• Scheduling drilling, blasting and pre-split drilling including explosives quantities required;
• Estimating the number of Grade Control samples / holes to be collected / drilled.
• Scheduling road construction
• Scheduling ancillary works, including tree clearing and development of underdrains, batter scaling
• Scheduling Cable movements
• Detailing Equipment allocation and scheduled maintenance
• Estimated fuel usage
• Estimating the truck fleet numbers required to complete the plan
• Control, report and reduce operational costs, and ensure cost consideration taken with all decisions.
• Implement FQM Way culture in the Control Room team - "Bolder, Smarter, Driven, Together."

The mining fleet that needs to be scheduled includes

• 4 x P&H 4100 Shovels
• 3 x R9350 Excavators
• 2 x Cat 6640D electric drills
• 2 x PV351 electric drills
• 3 x PV 271 electric drills
• 2 x PV 271 diesel drills.

The person we are looking for needs

• To understand the role for what it is - it is a service role that produces and communicates the weekly plan
• To understand the mining process in a large scale open pit mine operating in a tropical (wet) environment
• Be able to use Hexagon Mine Plan software.
• To want the job

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong ability to work in a "team" environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain self-discipline within a stressful environment.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment

Working Conditions

Cobre Panama is a remote site. The position is offered as Residential or FIFO with a strong preference for the incumbent to be residential.

Safety and Environment

• Participate and contribute to safe practice and environmental awareness.
• Ensure all Safety and Environmental incidents are addressed & reported promptly.
• Demonstrate personal commitment in regard to safety and environmental practices.
• Identification of potential hazards and action that is appropriately taken.
• Maintenance of a high standard of efficiency, safety and effectiveness.
• Raising, discussion and resolution of safety issues at regular meetings

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