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Job description:
General Role Purpose (brief description of this job)
Reporting into the Superintendent Mining the Supervisor, Road and Dumps is responsible for Supervising, organising, and overseeing road maintenance activities.
Qualifications (required for job) & Knowledge & Experience

• High School Diploma
• Degree in related field is desirable but not essential.
• 5+ years of operational experience,includingsupervisory or lead experience
• Additional certifications or licenses appropriate to the job may be required.
• Valid driver's license.
• Strong leadership, communication, planning, problem solving, decision making, organizational and interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to resolve day-to-day challenges regarding equipment, materials, methods and procedures needed to complete projects.
• Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Extensive knowledge of mining and processing operations.
• Strong leadership, management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and other programs utilized for training tracking purposes.
  Core Specific Responsibilities & Expected Deliverables
  • Supervise, prepare, and organise road maintenance activities.
  • Achieve daily targets of machine utilization for their area and ensure that crews are achieving productivity target for their area.
  • Ensure that all haul roads are kept in good condition, including loading and dump areas, to reduce the risk of a bad road condition during loading activity.
  • Identify and assist in implementing improvements to road construction and maintenance processes and techniques to optimise project objectives and targets and report on the outcomes.
  • Maximizing crew and employee performance and safety through training and matching of employee experience to daily equipment allocation and priorities.
  • Ensuring personnel, equipment and work areas are in compliance with all safety policies and regulations by providing required training, tools and monitoring.
  • Carry out regular routine site inspections to identify and rectify risks
  • Developing and promoting a positive employee relations environment within the operations crew and across shifts.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Serve as central communication personnel for mine production and safety, including emergency events.
  • Complete shift and production reports in an efficient and timely manner.
  • Perform other related duties as required.
    Behavioural Traits / Personal Characteristics
    • Bolder: Flexible, versatile, and prepared to take on challenges as needed.
    • Smarter: always looks for efficiencies and better ways of doing things
    • Driven: Sets high standards, is motivated and determined.
    • Together: communicates well with peers and understand others views.
      Operational Requirements
      Cobre Panama is a remote site. This exciting position is based on-site and will be focusing on driving and delivering operational accountability and ownership across various units at Cobre Panama site. Rosters and working hours may vary depending on business requirements.
      Environmental Responsibilities
      • Comply with current environmental regulations in Panama
      • Comply with the commitments contained in the Environmental Impact Studies and other additional studies in this regard, which apply to your area and activities.
      • Comply with the provisions of the Minera Panama Environmental Management System.
        
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