Date: Jan 8, 2020
Location: Nouakchott, Inchiri region, Mauritania
Based in Mauritania, Kinross Tasiast is set to become one of the great gold finds of our generation. It is the first mine in a highly prospective greenstone belt, located within an extensive gold system that is largely underexplored.
Job Description
Transfer of Knowledge – Advise, Mentor and Coach the complete Mining team, developing them such that they become self-sustaining in their roles and grow into their responsibilities with regards to Health, Safety, Environment, People, Gold produced, Total Spend, Unit Costs, Continuous Improvement(CI), Production and Efficiency.
Job Responsibilities
Health, Safety & Environment
Comply with all Kinross / Tasiast / Mauritanian Occupational Health, Safety & Environmental requirements, Laws and Regulations.
Conduct periodic safety inspections with members of the Mining team.
Respond to emergencies that could cause injury to personnel or loss of production.
Provide coaching and subject matter expertise in accident / incident investigations to enable management to identify areas for improvement in work practices.
Mauritainization
Transfer of Knowledge from expatriate to National employees and the promotion and support of National employee training and skill development (IDP).
Ensure that individual training / development is conducted in accordance with succession planning commitments.
Continuous Improvement
Identify ways of improving the effectiveness and efficiency of mining processes that will impact positively on equipment productivity, and in turn improve production and reduce costs
Ensure continuous improvement through appropriate measurement, action plan, reporting and follow up action; and develop continuous improvement culture in work place.
Job Responsibilities Cont'd
Production & Efficiency
Work with the Mine Maintenance Department and Training Department to identify areas of the operation that are impacting negatively on equipment reliability and develop acceptable solutions
Advise the National staff of available options to ensure compliance and execution of the daily and weekly plans
Advise the National staff of available options for the safe and timely execution of tasks / projects assigned to them
Engage National staff in dialogue to resolve task and production problem resolution in an acceptable time frame
Mentor / Coach the National staff in prioritizing planning and mining efforts
The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.
Education and Experience
Education
Undergraduate University Degree (4 years) preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft word , excel , and power point
First aid certificate
Driver’s license
Experience
Proven experience and success in transfer of knowledge to a National workforce
Minimum 10 years experience in large open pit mining operations.
Minimum 5 years supervisory experience in large open mining pit operations.
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written and the proven ability to facilitate groups.
The role would be 15 days on/6 days off from Las Palmas or 6wk on/3wk off from home
Skills
Safety Awareness - identifying and correcting conditions that affect employee safety; upholding safety standards
Coaching - providing timely guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas needed to accomplish a task or solve a problem
Developing Others - planning and supporting the development of individuals’ skills and abilities so that they can fulfill current or future job/role responsibilities more effectively
Continuous Improvement - originating action to improve existing conditions and processes; using appropriate methods to identify opportunities, implement solutions, and measure impact
Quality Orientation - accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time
Building Trust - interacting with others in a way that gives them confidence in one’s own intentions and those of the organization
Communication - clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message
Work Standards - setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed
Facilitating Change - encouraging others to seek opportunities for different and innovative approaches to addressing problems and opportunities; facilitating the implementation and acceptance of change within the workplace
Follow-Up - monitoring the results of delegations, assignments, or projects, considering the skills, knowledge, and experience of the assigned individual and the characteristics of the assignment or project
Skills Cont'd
Gaining Commitment - using appropriate interpersonal styles and techniques to gain acceptance of ideas or plans; modifying one’s own behavior to accommodate tasks, situations, and individuals involved
Planning and Organizing - establishing courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently
Stress Tolerance - maintaining stable performance under pressure or opposition (such as time pressure or job ambiguity); handling stress in a manner that is acceptable to others and to the organization
Aligning Performance for Success - focusing and guiding others in accomplishing work objectives.
Building Strategic Working Relationships - developing and using collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals
Collaboration - working effectively and cooperatively with others; establishing and maintaining good working relationships
Managing Conflict - dealing effectively with others in an antagonistic situation; using appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or more people
