Site Manager (Drilling Operations) - FIFO Ghana
On-siteAccra, Greater Accra, Ghana
Job Summary
Manage day-to-day drilling operations at remote Ghana mine sites, coordinating schedules, shift planning, and productivity while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget. Lead and supervise drilling crews, conduct toolbox meetings, and enforce Zero Harm culture through workplace inspections and incident investigations. Maintain client relationships by attending operational planning sessions and resolving issues promptly, while overseeing equipment utilization, maintenance schedules, and mobilization. Complete daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports, monitor site costs, and ensure accurate documentation. This role requires a minimum of 10 years' experience in surface or underground drilling, with a strong background in remote FIFO operations and previous work in Africa. The position offers an attractive expatriate salary package with an 8 weeks on / 4 weeks off roster and flights provided.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 10 years' experience within drilling operations
- Proven experience supervising drilling crews on remote mine sites
- Strong background in surface and/or underground drilling operations
- Experience managing exploration drilling projects
- Valid driver's licence
- Current Passport
- Able to obtain Ghana work permits and site medicals
- Strong knowledge of exploration drilling operations
- Excellent operational planning and coordination skills
- Ability to manage drilling KPIs and productivity
- Good understanding of HSE systems
- Equipment utilisation and workforce planning experience
- Strong reporting and administrative skills
- Computer literacy (Microsoft Office and reporting systems)
- Excellent people management skills
- Strong decision-making ability
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to lead multicultural teams
- Client-focused approach
- Calm under pressure
- Strong organisational skills
- Valid driver's licence
- Current Passport
- Able to obtain Ghana work permits and site medicals
Desired Qualifications
- Previous experience working within Africa is highly regarded
- Experience in remote FIFO operations preferred
- Relevant technical qualification in Drilling, Mining or a related discipline (preferred)
- Supervisory or leadership training highly regarded
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