Expatriate Mining Operations Superintendent, Mali

**Mining Operations Superintendent, Mali**

**The Company**

B2Gold is a low-cost international senior gold producer headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. Founded in 2007, today, B2Gold has three operating gold mines and numerous development and exploration projects in various countries including Mali, the Philippines, Namibia, Colombia, Finland and Uzbekistan.

**Position**

Mining Operations Superintendent, Mali

**Introduction**

The Mining Operations Superintendent is responsible for implementing mine plans and managing all pit operations in a safe and efficient manner. The incumbent will be involved in optimising the allocated resources, ensuring delivery and achievement of pit production key performance indices.

The Fekola Gold Project has a total annual open pit production profile of circa 95 million tonnes using a mixed fleet of mining equipment ranging from 400t face shovels to 250t excavators loading Cat789 and Cat777 trucks and operating on a 24-hour/7 day a week basis.

**Location and Reporting Structure**

Reporting to the Mining Manager, this position will be a fly in - fly out rotation, based at the Fekola Gold Project in Mali.

**Responsibilities**
- Knowledge of and compliance with relevant and applicable mining HSE statutory legislation.
- Management of contractors in the pit to ensure production and adherence to safety procedures, and relevant statutory legislation.
- Investigate and close out any actions related to safety incidents in the active mine area.
- Collaborate closely with the technical team on short and medium term planning requirements.
- Execute the plan in the field by managing and allocating the appropriate resources in a safe and efficient manner.
- Collaborate with the maintenance team on scheduling maintenance and breakdown repairs of the earthmoving fleet.
- Collaborate with the mine dispatch team to effectively manage the fleets.
- Implement and manage the pit dewatering system, stockpiles, waste dumps and rehabilitation in line with relevant designs, schedules and environmental controls.
- Coordinate mining projects with the mining teams and other departments, where necessary.
- Operate within departmental budget as set by department manager.
- Provide input into the open pit operational budget.
- Assure performance review for all staff members, establish work plans and progress assessments;
- Assist each staff member in compiling a Personal Development Plan [PDP] and ensure on the job coaching or other appropriate training interventions.

**Competencies and Requirements**
- A Diploma in Mining Engineering / or similar qualification is desirable, with a minimum of 10 years’ experience in large hard rock open pit mining operations (of which 5 years must be in a senior supervisory position).
- Hands on experience with large mining equipment, combined with a well developed understanding of all the mining activities required to effectively manage the day to day fleet assignments and KPI’s in a dynamic environment.
- Strong drill and blast experience would be beneficial.
- Experience with fleet management systems such as Wenco would be desirable.
- Ability to pass on your experience and mentor the national workforce is essential.
- Possess a positive attitude and work well in a team environment on a remote site.
- Sound knowledge of mining industry practices, regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Sound computer skills and knowledge of applicable software.
- Code B driver’s license

**Compensation**

B2Gold offers a competitive compensation package, including salary commensurate with experience, knowledge and skills, plus a comprehensive benefit package for employees and their eligible dependents.

**Other**

**Job Type**: Permanent

**Salary**: From $150,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- Vision care