Job Description: Job ID 303 – Site Drilling Manager RC – FIFO Kazakhstan

Job Title: Site Drilling Manager RC – FIFO Kazakhstan

Location: Kazakhstan

Company: Mining & Drilling Services

Employment: Full Time

About the Company

Our client is a leading international drilling contractor delivering exploration and mining drilling services across Asia and Central Asia. Due to continued project growth, they are seeking an experienced Site Drilling Manager to lead drilling operations on a major project in Kazakhstan.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly experienced drilling professional to oversee site operations, manage multidisciplinary teams, and deliver safe, productive and cost-effective drilling programs in a challenging international environment.

About the Role

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Site Drilling Manager will have full responsibility for the day-to-day management of drilling operations, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule and within budget.

The successful candidate will provide leadership across all operational, technical, commercial and safety aspects of the project while maintaining strong client relationships and driving continuous operational improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Management

· Lead and manage all daily drilling operations across the project.

· Ensure drilling programs are completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with client requirements.

· Monitor drilling productivity, equipment utilisation and operational performance.

· Coordinate drilling schedules, personnel, equipment and logistics.

· Identify operational issues and implement effective solutions to minimise downtime.

· Ensure drilling activities comply with company procedures and contractual requirements.

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

· Promote and maintain a strong safety culture across the site.

· Ensure full compliance with company HSE standards and local regulatory requirements.

· Conduct regular safety meetings, inspections and risk assessments.

· Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions where required.

· Ensure environmental compliance throughout drilling operations.

Leadership & People Management

· Lead, mentor and develop supervisors, drillers and support personnel.

· Build a high-performance, accountable and safety-focused team culture.

· Manage workforce planning, rosters and site resources.

· Conduct performance reviews and identify training and development opportunities.

Client & Stakeholder Management

· Maintain strong working relationships with clients and project stakeholders.

· Provide regular operational reports, KPI updates and project performance summaries.

· Participate in client meetings and planning discussions.

· Ensure client expectations are consistently achieved or exceeded.

Financial & Commercial Management

· Manage site operating budgets and control project costs.

· Monitor project profitability and resource utilisation.

· Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs.

· Support commercial reporting and contract performance requirements.

Skills & Experience

To be successful in this role you will ideally possess:

· 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.

· Experience working on remote international mining projects will be highly regarded.

· Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.

Benefits

· International leadership opportunity with a growing drilling contractor.

· Attractive remuneration package.

· Work on a major mining project in Kazakhstan.

· Opportunity to lead experienced drilling teams on a large-scale operation.

· Long-term career development and international project exposure.

· Supportive and collaborative working environment.

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