Expatriate - Drill & Blast Superintendent (Mali)

at  B2Gold

THE COMPANY

B2Gold is a low-cost international senior gold producer headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. Founded in 2007, today, B2Gold has operating gold mines in Mali, Namibia and the Philippines, a mine under construction in northern Canada and numerous development and exploration projects in various countries including Mali, Colombia and Finland. B2Gold forecasts total consolidated gold production of between 860,000 and 940,000 ounces in 2024.

COMPETENCIES AND REQUIREMENTS

• 6+ years in a D&B leadership role (expat experience would be viewed positively).
• Opencast mining blasting certificate.
• Large open cut hard rock mine experience essential.
• Ability to pass on your experience and mentor the national workforce in Mali is essential.
• Strong organisational and forward planning skills.
• Possess a positive attitude and work well in a team environment on a remote site.
• Previous experience operating DTH and top hammer blast hole rigs would be considered beneficial in terms of providing operational guidance in this area.
• Sound knowledge of mining industry practices, regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Sound computer skills and knowledge of applicable software.
• Code B driver’s license.

• Improve and maintain a high standard of safety and compliance with the company procedures and relevant legislation;
• Ensure delivery of quality drilled meters within planned targets;
• Ensure sufficient supply of well-fragmented blasted stocks to the load and haul operations;
• Ensure legal compliance concerning the handling, transportation, and use of explosives and all explosive accessories;
• Support and advise the D&B Engineers in best practice blast designs factoring in ground conditions, timing, blast movement, ore control and geotechnical aspects;
• Support the mine planning process to ensure accuracy of designs and realistic implementation;
• Manage weekly and monthly management reports;
• Manage tracking for drill and blast consumables to ensure effective use and forward planning to prevent shortages;
• Manage the day-to-day explosives supply contract;
• Manage the blasting crews, ensuring that all QA/QC is completed and that charging up complies with design;
• Manage the blast hole drilling operations, ensuring that the designs are complied with and QA/QC are done on the drilling, machine manning and development;
• Manage the rebuild/bit sharpening facility;
• Provide input to the planning of pit operation budgets;
• Assure performance review for all staff members, establish work plans and progress assessments;
• Assist each staff member in compiling a Personal Development Plan [PDP] and ensure on-the-job coaching or other appropriate training interventions; and
• Other duties as set out by the Company.