Underground - Technical Advisor

Kamoto Copper Company Société Anonyme, KCC SA in acronym, is a Congolese company operating in Kolwezi, capital of the province of Lualaba, in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

KCC SA exploits copper and cobalt ores on a large scale. It includes an underground mine, open-pit mines and integrated metallurgical facilities. The operation has one of the largest copper reserves in the world, with a current life of over 25 years.

As an industrial mining company, we provide safe workplaces and support the sustainable development of the local economy. We maintain a constructive and open dialogue with the communities that host us, as well as with the provincial and national government.

Job Description

The Technical Advisor – Underground Mining will provide high-level technical expertise, analysis, and strategic advice to the General Manager – Underground Mining to support safe, efficient, and cost-effective underground mining operations.

The role will act as a key technical interface between Mining Operations, Mining Planning, Technical Services, Engineering, Maintenance, and other relevant functions, providing independent technical input and constructive challenge to ensure that mining plans, operating systems, schedules, equipment strategies, and performance initiatives support the achievement of safe and sustainable production outcomes.

The Technical Advisor will monitor underground operational performance, identify opportunities for improvement, support the implementation of best-practice mining systems and technologies, and provide technical recommendations to the General Manager on operational risks, productivity, equipment utilization, cost performance, and continuous improvement.

The role will also support the development of a high-performance operating culture through technical coaching, knowledge sharing, performance reviews, and the promotion of effective mining practices.

The incumbent will, among other duties, be responsible for:

• Provide technical advice and recommendations to the General Manager – Underground Mining on underground mining performance, operational risks, productivity, cost, and technical matters.
• Promote a strong safety culture by providing technical input on safety risks, critical controls, operating standards, and compliance with HSEC requirements.
• Review and provide technical input into underground mining plans, schedules, sequencing, and operational strategies to ensure practicality, safety, and alignment with production objectives.
• Act as a technical link between Mining Operations, Planning, Technical Services, Engineering, Geology, Maintenance, and other relevant functions.
• Review operational performance data and identify trends, constraints, recurring issues, and opportunities to improve productivity, reliability, and cost performance.
• Provide technical guidance on mining methods, equipment utilization, fleet deployment, shift execution, and operational readiness.
• Support the development and implementation of best-practice mining systems, including Short Interval Control, daily review processes, production optimization, and performance management routines.
• Support the evaluation and implementation of new mining technologies, including fleet automation, electronic blast initiation systems, fleet management, and shift deployment tools.
• Assess the effectiveness of existing mining systems, processes, and technologies and recommend improvements where appropriate.
• Participate in operational reviews and provide technical challenge and recommendations to address performance gaps and operational constraints.
• Support root-cause analysis and technical investigations into significant production, safety, equipment, or operational performance issues.
• Provide technical input into the selection, utilization, and performance monitoring of underground mining equipment.
• Monitor key operational performance indicators and provide input into action plans to improve safety, productivity, equipment utilization, and cost performance.
• Provide technical input into operational budgets, forecasts, business cases, and improvement initiatives where required.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the underground mining operation and promote the adoption of best practices.
• Prepare high-quality technical reports, analyses, presentations, and recommendations for the General Manager and senior leadership.
• Maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, technical specialists, OEMs, and other relevant external parties.
• Provide technical coaching, mentoring, and knowledge transfer to mining and technical teams to strengthen internal capabilities.
• Ensure that technical recommendations and interventions are aligned with KCC standards, applicable legislation, industry good practice, and company values.
• Perform other technical and advisory duties as required by the General Manager – Underground Mining.

Job Requirements

Qualifications and experience

• Hold a relevant degree and/or possess equivalent professional experience and demonstrated technical competencies recognized through our holistic evaluation framework. 
• Minimum 15 years of relevant underground mining experience, including significant experience in senior technical, operational, engineering, or advisory roles.
• Strong experience in underground metalliferous mining, including exposure to stoping operations utilizing backfill.
• Proven experience providing technical advice, operational analysis, and recommendations to senior management.
• Experience working in a technologically advanced, mechanized underground mining environment.
• Proven experience supporting the implementation of operational improvements and change initiatives.
• Experience with mining technologies such as fleet automation, electronic blast initiation, fleet management, and shift deployment systems.
• Proven experience developing or supporting best-practice mining systems such as Short Interval Control, daily production reviews, performance management, and production optimization.
• Strong understanding of underground mining methods, equipment utilization, mine planning, and operational execution.
• Experience in performance analysis, problem-solving, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement.
• Experience working in cross-cultural teams and international mining environments is an advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and transfer technical knowledge to operational and technical teams.

Competencies

• Strong technical and analytical capability with the ability to interpret complex operational information and provide practical recommendations.
• Strong influencing and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to challenge constructively and influence decisions without direct authority.
• Strong understanding of underground mining operations and operational excellence.
• Excellent communication, report-writing, presentation, and coaching skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capability.
• Ability to translate technical analysis into practical business and operational recommendations.
• High level of autonomy, accountability, and professional judgment.
• Strong commitment to safety, integrity, and operational excellence.
• Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable working in a complex and changing operational environment.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships across multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong focus on continuous improvement and achievement of sustainable operational performance.

KCC SA does not accept applications submitted by people under the age of eighteen (18). In accordance with article 1 of the Labor Code of the Democratic Republic of Congo, KCC SA receives all applications without distinction or discrimination. However, as part of its Equal Opportunity, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion program, applications from women are strongly encouraged.

In accordance with our Compliance Policy and Code of Conduct, KCC SA or its employees do not receive any remuneration or benefits of any kind at any stage of the recruitment process. Violators are subject to legal action.

Any act or attempt of bribery related to this job application must be reported via the Glencore Group Raising Concerns Programme channels. Please scan the QR code to access the channels.

Furthermore, KCC SA pursues the objective of a transparent, fair and equitable recruitment process and, therefore, does not tolerate any interference or intervention in any way whatsoever in its recruitment process. Any failure on this point will result in the immediate disqualification of the candidate concerned.