Supervisor, Haul Trucks

About the role

Newmont's Merian operation is an open-pit gold mine in north-eastern Suriname, operating on a rotational schedule. The Supervisor, Haul Trucks oversees loading and hauling activities so that production targets are reached safely and efficiently. The workplace is onsite at Merian Sipaliwini.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise and run daily surface load and haul operations, ensuring efficiency and safety.
• Collaborate with load and haul team members to use equipment and resources optimally.
• Carry out regular safety inspections and audits, resolve violations and implement corrective actions.
• Schedule and provide personnel, equipment and materials, and prepare schedules for transporting ore and waste.
• Monitor operations through data analysis and KPIs, and report productivity, equipment use and compliance to senior partners.
• Assess risks, implement mitigation measures and monitor them continuously.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mine or Civil Engineering, Geology or a related field.
• At least 2-3 years of experience in a mining environment, preferably in a load and haul supervisory capacity.
• Mine Foreman and blasting certificates.
• Driving license.

Required skills

• Safety event management: reporting and escalating accidents and incidents, understanding fatality risks and controls.
• Planning, organizing, prioritizing, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Technical communication, computer literacy (MS Office, MS Project, Ellipse), teamwork, supervisory and coaching skills.

Working conditions

• Location: Merian Sipaliwini.
• Schedule: 14 days work, 7 days off, 11.5 hours of work per day.