Expressions Of Interest: AUMS Mine Foreman Africa 1 at Perenti · Perth

AUMS is part of the Perenti group of companies and is a specialist underground contract mining services business operating across Africa. The business combines a world class workforce with an extensive fleet of specialist underground mining equipment with a commitment to world-class practices, AUMS has become and will continue to be the ‘contractor of choice’ in the African underground hard rock mining industry.

We are actively seeking expressions of interest for Experienced Underground Mine Foreman to join us in our African Operations with a strong background in managing large crews in an underground development mining environment. The roster on offer is 6 weeks on and 4 weeks off.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plans and coordinates activities of personnel engaged in underground mining activities.
• Reviews data, such as schedules, plans, survey reports, and geological records, and consults with engineering, maintenance, and supervisory personnel to plan and direct mine development.
• Adheres to mining laws and safety regulations, and issues directives to workers to ensure adherence to applicable rules and regulations.
• Reviews and consolidates records, such as, safety reports, and production records.
• Supervision of Underground Shift Supervisors and provide direction and assistance with planning of mining activities in accordance with the Mines Act & relevant Safety and Environmental regulations.
• Liaise with appropriate client contact ensuring expectations are realistic and projected targets are achieved safely and to specifications.
• Act as Relief /Alternate Site Manager during their absence, adhering to agreed schedules, programs, and targets.
• Coordinates manpower, roster preparation, annual leave scheduling and assist with employment / deployment of workforce.

Essential Requirements:

• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in Underground Hard Rock Mining with minimum of 4 years in foreman or superintendent role executing high productivity underground.
• Strong high speed development background with operator experience.
• Must WA Shift Supervisors certificate or equivalent.
• Ability to coordinate activities and schedule labour.
• Ability to recognise potential mining hazards and risks.
• Ability to assess mining working conditions and environment.
• Ability to recognise potential mining hazards and risks.
• Ability to communicate verbally.

Your proactive attitude to safety and driven work ethic will see you as a much-valued employee in line with AUMS’s values and ‘can do’ attitude, and will be rewarded with a highly competitive, targeted, remuneration package completing our vision of a work life balance in a strong team environment.

A full pre-employment medical is required, including a drug and alcohol, and site-specific clearances. A National Police Clearance and any necessary tickets or qualifications are required to be presented at time of interview. Please be aware that an Array of Vaccinations are required when working in Africa. If you are interested in being a part of a world class operation that has an exciting future, then we want to hear from you.