Chief operations officer

SUMMARY:
Are you a visionary leader with deep expertise in underground mining operations? We’re looking for a Chief Operations Officer (COO) to provide strategic direction, drive operational excellence, and lead high-performing teams across all mining sites.

POSITION INFO:
As a Chief operational officer, you will be responsible for the following:

• Provide overall strategic leadership and direction for all underground mining operations.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to support long-term growth, innovation, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Develop and execute operational plans aligned with business objectives and growth targets.
• Champion a culture of safety, ensuring that all activities adhere to workplace health and safety regulations.
• Ensure operations comply with relevant mining legislation and industry best practices.
• Promote and uphold the highest standards of environmental and operational compliance.
• Design and implement KPIs to monitor and drive operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Lead engineering and production teams to consistently deliver optimal performance and output.
• Identify and implement opportunities for cost control, efficiency improvement, and operational innovation.
• Build and lead high-performing, multidisciplinary teams.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement at all levels of the organization.
• Mentor and empower operational leaders to drive excellence and innovation within their teams.

• A relevant Bachelor’s degree (Mining Engineering, Geology, or related discipline preferred).
• 15+ years of experience in underground mining, including 5+ years in a senior executive or leadership role.
• Proven track record of leading large-scale underground operations safely and efficiently.
• Strong technical expertise in underground mining methods, ventilation, and geotechnical practices.
• Exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities.