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.

Under the direct supervision of the Superintendent - Production Surface Mining, the role of the incumbent will be to supervise and coordinate the dumping operations of ores, waste rock and other materials in open pit mines, in accordance with approved mine plans and safety requirements. He/She will ensure the stability, geometry and layout of the discharge areas, as well as the proper management of traffic and the optimal use of equipment. He/She will monitor operational performance, identify risks and implement the necessary corrective measures. In collaboration with the Mining, Dispatch, Technical Services, Mine Planning, Geology/Grade Control, Survey, Maintenance and HSE teams, he/she will contribute to the continuity of operations and the achievement of production objectives.

He/She will have, among others, the following essential functions (non-exhaustive):

Ensure the safety of spill operations. This includes conducting regular inspections of spill areas, stockpiles, tipping points, and taxiways, identifying hazards related to ground instability, landfill edges, and weather conditions, as well as implementing required safety controls. This includes maintaining berms, windrows, and other protective devices, stopping work in the event of a critical hazard, and participating in incident investigations.
Oversee ore and waste rock dumping operations. This includes the day-to-day coordination of dumping activities in accordance with mine plans, operational sequences and licensed destinations. This includes directing trucks to the appropriate areas, adhering to discharge limits, preparing spill areas, and properly segregating ores, low-grade materials, and waste rock to prevent destination errors and contamination.
Monitor the stability, geometry, and conditions of spill areas. This includes tracking landfill geometry, layer heights, spill boundaries, berms, and ground conditions. This includes quickly identifying signs of instability, risk of edge collapse, and water accumulation, as well as coordinating with Survey and Technical Services to ensure spill areas comply with approved designs and operational requirements.
Optimize the performance and productivity of operations. This includes tracking truck cycle times, queues, spill times, and equipment utilization rate. This includes identifying operational constraints, analyzing delays, coordinating with the Load & Haul and Dispatch teams, as well as implementing corrective actions to reduce wait times, streamline material movement, and meet production targets.
Provide traffic management and control of spill areas. This includes organizing traffic flows, controlling the movement of trucks and supporting equipment, and safely segregating light vehicles, heavy machinery, and pedestrians. This includes checking signage, lighting, access and exit routes, as well as coordinating with Dispatch to tailor truck assignment and spill destinations to operational conditions.
Coordinate the availability and use of mining equipment. This includes coordinating the availability and deployment of bulldozers, graders, tankers, haul trucks, and other equipment necessary for operations. This includes monitoring their operational status, verifying pre-start-up inspections, reporting defects, coordinating with Maintenance to prioritize critical failures, and removing equipment that poses a safety or production risk from service.
Supervise the operational teams and develop their skills. This includes the distribution of tasks, the communication of priorities at each workstation and the facilitation of the start of the shift meetings and toolbox talks. This includes monitoring individual and collective performance, coaching teams, identifying training needs and strengthening discipline, accountability, collaboration and compliance with procedures with the staff and service providers concerned.
Coordinate activities with relevant departments. This includes reviewing daily and weekly mine plans and translating them into clear operational priorities. This includes working with Mine Planning, Technical Services, Survey, Geology/Grade Control, Dispatch, Maintenance, HSE and Load & Haul to resolve constraints, clarify material destinations, communicate operational changes and ensure accurate and complete shift handovers.
Track metrics and operational reporting. This includes reliably recording production activities, delays, incidents, equipment constraints, and operational risks. This includes preparing shift and daily reports, tracking spill area performance indicators, communicating deviations from targets, and participating in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) when necessary.
Implement corrective and continuous improvement actions. This includes analyzing recurring issues affecting safety, traffic, material management, and spill area productivity. This includes making practical recommendations, following up on approved corrective actions, evaluating their effectiveness, and promoting work methods that sustainably improve safety, equipment utilization, and the overall efficiency of mining operations.

Job Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

Hold a university or technical degree at the higher level in Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geology or another technical discipline relevant to surface mining operations.
Additional training in mine production management, occupational health and safety, or operational supervision is an asset.
Have at least 5 years of relevant professional experience in surface mining operations, including production, waste rock dump management, material inventory management, or Load & Haul operations.
Have demonstrated experience in supervising production activities within a large-scale open-pit mine.
Master dumping operations, mining truck management and coordination of heavy mobile equipment.
Hands-on experience in inventory management, handling and allocation of mining materials.
Have a good understanding of landfill geometry, safety berms, spill limits, traffic management, and the fundamentals of ground stability.
Experience in the use of mining dispatch systems, production monitoring tools or in the management of service providers is an advantage

Technical skills.

Good knowledge of surface mining operations and production processes.
Proficiency in the principles of managing Load & Haul operations and spill activities.
Knowledge of waste rock landfill management methods, ore stockpiles and different categories of materials.
Understanding of the principles of discharge stability, basic geotechnical controls, and the risks associated with spill edges.
Ability to interpret mine plans, landfill plans, operational drawings and topographic boundaries.
Good knowledge of heavy mobile equipment, its operational capabilities and its constraints of use.
Mastery of the principles of mine traffic management and prevention of dangerous interactions between vehicles and pedestrians.
Ability to analyze production data, cycle times, operational delays, and equipment utilization.
Knowledge of risk assessment, critical control management and incident investigation methods.
Good command of IT tools and operational reporting systems.
Knowledge of dispatch, fleet management and SAP/CMMS systems is an asset.

Attitude and behaviour

Safety Leadership : Ability to promote a culture of safety, respond to risky behaviours, and enforce operational requirements.
Accountability : Ability to take responsibility for decisions, follow procedures and follow up on commitments.
Results orientation : ability to achieve production objectives while maintaining high standards of safety and quality.
Analytical Skills : Ability to identify the causes of problems, assess risks and propose appropriate solutions.
Decision-making ability : ability to make timely, proportionate and fact-based decisions in a demanding operational environment.
Effective communication : Ability to convey clear instructions, ensure reliable station transmissions, and share critical information.
Collaboration : Ability to work effectively with multi-disciplinary teams and contractors.
Priority management : ability to organize activities according to safety requirements, mine plans and production requirements.
Coaching and team development : ability to support employees, strengthen their skills and promote their autonomy.
Rigor and operational discipline : ability to apply standards, document activities and maintain regular monitoring of performance.
Adaptability : ability to react to changes in plans, terrain constraints and operational contingencies.
Commitment to continuous improvement : a willingness to challenge inefficient practices and contribute to the sustainable improvement of operations.

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.

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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.

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