Drilling Supervisor

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KoBold Metals is a mineral exploration company looking to discover ore deposits with the metals needed for clean energy and electrification: copper, cobalt, nickel, and lithium. We are building an outstanding exploration team and project portfolio in Zambia, both on 100%-owned projects and partnerships with other exploration and mining companies. Our global team includes the best of the industry in exploration geoscience, data science, software engineering, and business personnel. Mingomba Mining Ltd is managed and operated by KoBold Metals in partnership with EMR Capital and ZCCM-IH. The company is building a rapidly growing team of Zambian geologists, engineers, operators, and executives to identify, acquire, explore, and develop exploration opportunities and mineral resources drawing upon KoBold's technology and the expertise of colleagues worldwide. We are seeking to hire Drilling Supervisors and Engineers to help accelerate our mission. We are committed to equal employment opportunities for all people. In the role of Drilling Supervisor, you will be responsible for overseeing exploration drilling operations at project sites. You will work closely with our Field Drilling Manager to manage drilling operations, and ultimately manage drilling in their absence. You will conduct exploration drilling without causing harm to our people, our contractors and partners, or the communities and environments where we operate. The role will also require responsibility in financial, commercial and technical operations involved in drilling Work Location: Zambian Copperbelt Ideal Candidate Must have: Demonstrable exceptional abilities in Health, Safety, Environment & Quality management on a drill operation Good understanding of different mineral exploration drilling methods and equipment and maintenance principles and oversee the drilling process to ensure its safety and efficiency. Good drill contract management experience - ability to assess commercial and technical proposals and performance of drill contractors and manage drill contract relationships Solid Technical background in drilling. Job Duties General: Standardize Kobold Metals Zambia drilling practice, equipment and record keeping. Lead and manage across departments through collaboration Partner with geological personnel to develop and execute drill programs safely and effectively Liaise with Kobold Metals Zambia Contracts, Environmental and Safety stakeholders to coordinate contracts and tenders. Promote and participate in the application of new technologies (tools, equipment, and fluids). Identify and maintain operational cost reductions and/or productivity improvements to safely and effectively achieve drilling targets. Job Description Drill Contract Management Collaborate with Exploration, Development and Contracts teams to uphold the drill tender process for planned programs. Manage contract renewal or termination processes including negotiation drill contract terms and conditions The scope of work shall include technical and equipment specification requirements, (identifying appropriate contractors). Ensure contractor compliance with KoBold Metals' Group Safety Policies and other related policies Partner with Kobold Metals Zambia representatives and contract administrators to review the Contractor Safety Assessment Checklist prior to awarding Drilling Services contracts. Establish protocol, instilling the importance of regular liaison between drilling supervision, management, contracts, and contractor representatives for the timely completion of contracts before commencing any drilling activity. Drive the process for conducting preliminary start-up safety inspections (post contract award) of all drilling and support equipment, providing accurate and regular reports to ensure rigs and equipment arrive as scheduled and are Standard-compliant. Lead and advise the Commercial teams in engaging industry for exploration drilling services ensuring screening for industry recognized and accredited drilling companies with the highest safety standards. Validate and approve drilling invoices before submission to finance Production & Project Management Monitoring Daily presence and oversight on all active drill sites Develop and support daily logistics plan for core and sample movement Hold Monthly Management meetings with contractors. Utilize the KoBold Drilling Technology system dashboard and ensure Contractor compliance to reporting accurate drilling data. Provide expert drilling advice to Drill Contractors in a collaborative manner Conduct regular technical discussions with regional drill managers and project managers to effectively identify and quickly resolve problems. Generate Daily, Weekly and Monthly reports for management team and provide management updates on the performance of the drill program Reports shall include individual rig information (Rig Performance Availability & Reliabi

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