Site - Drilling Manager - Kazakhstan
On-siteAlmaty, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Job Summary
Lead and manage all daily drilling operations across the project, ensuring programs are completed safely, efficiently, and within budget. Monitor productivity, equipment utilization, and operational performance while coordinating schedules, personnel, and logistics. Promote a strong safety culture by conducting inspections, risk assessments, and incident investigations, ensuring compliance with HSE standards and local regulations. Manage site operating budgets, control project costs, and support commercial reporting. Lead and mentor supervisors and drillers, conduct performance reviews, and build a high-performance, safety-focused team culture. Maintain strong client relationships through regular reporting and participation in planning discussions to ensure expectations are consistently achieved.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 10 years' experience in drilling operations within the mining industry
- Previous experience as a Site Manager, Drilling Manager, Operations Manager or similar leadership role
- Strong operational knowledge of mineral exploration drilling, including RC and diamond drilling programs
- Experience managing multiple drilling rigs and site personnel
- Proven leadership and people management skills
- Strong understanding of HSE management systems and best practices
- Experience managing operational budgets, project costs and resource planning
- Excellent client relationship and stakeholder management skills
- Strong problem-solving, planning and organisational abilities
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working on remote international mining projects
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