Exploration Drilling Operations Manager

CA Global - Our client, a Mineral Exploration Services Company, is currently seeking an experienced individual to join their team in West Africa. Hence we are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Exploration Drilling Operations Manager (RC Drilling / Diamond Drilling / Hydraulics / Mining)

Job Location: West Africa

Job Description

• Are you an experienced Exploration Drilling Operations Manager with both RC and Diamond Drill experience? Our client, a successful mineral exploration services company is seeking an experienced individual to lead their team on site in West Africa!

Requirements
Qualifications and Skills:

• Relevant qualification.
• French communication skills advantageous.
• Proficient in all core sizes.
• Proficient in RC and diamond drilling methods.
• Working knowledge of drill fluids, their properties and various applications.
• Highly developed troubleshooting ability in relation to drilling requirements.
• Technical expertise in the above drilling methods.
• Previous experience working as an expatriate in Africa essential.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the daily running of the project to ensure client satisfaction through all targets being met in scope of service delivery.
• Management of drilling team.
• Ensuring rig and equipment availability and utilisation targets are maintained.
• Cost control and budgeting.
• Complete reports and performance summaries in an accurate and timely manner.
• Ensuring compliance with all Company, Client and Legislative requirements.
• Monitoring consumable usage.
• Liaising with supply and maintenance departments.
• Technical support for the drilling operation.
• Mentoring and training of subordinates

Contractual Information:

• FIFO position.
• 6 month renewable contract.

Note: If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.