Superintendent Drill and Blast, Technical

:\r\n\r\nPurpose\r\n\r\nManage the development and implementation of drill and blast designs, data management and blast optimisation initiatives to deliver the mine plan and optimise downstream processes. Provide mentoring, training and leadership to Drill and Blast Technical and Operations team to ensure operational and technical excellence and safe operating practices. Liaise with cross-functional teams to deliver mine optimisation strategies with a focus on fragmentation optimisation\r\n\r\nKey Responsibilities\r\n\r\n \tOperate within and observe all relevant and applicable mining regulations and laws of Zambia.\r\n \tManage the engagement and performance of external contractor suppliers and monitor the quality and standard of services delivered by external contractors through Contracts.\r\n \tPlan, design, monitor and report on all drill and blast activities to ensure a productive and efficient drill and blast design process.\r\n \tManage development of short, medium and long term drill and blast bench master plans and schedule.\r\n \tWork with the Geotechnical team to design, implement and optimise effective wall control blasting techniques.\r\n \tDevelop continuous improvement processes and identify opportunities to optimise quality and compliance and overall mine productivity.\r\n \tManage electronic QA\/QC systems (BlastIQ) to enable collection, analysis and reporting of in field execution metrics and associated Key Performance Indicators.\r\n \tUse existing technology and implement new technology to monitor blasting results, i.e. run of mine fragmentation, heave, movement, wall quality and accuracy, excavation productivity, crusher and mill throughput, etc.\r\n \tDefine training, development and performance expectations for employees. Mentor and coach performance against these standards, including conducting formal performance appraisals, implementing corrective and improvement initiatives in accordance with FQM policy.\r\n \tDevelop and maintain effective