Operational readiness and Commissionning Manager

The company aims to increase its overall manganese ore production.

A new mine is planned approximately 10 km from the current mine, near Moanda, Haut‐Ogooué Province, Gabon.

The Expansion Program includes various facilities such as ore preparation, overland conveyor, beneficiation, and utilities.

The Technical & Operational Excellence Direction (DTEO) seeks an Operational Readiness & Commissioning Manager to support Project execution and handover, particularly for the Expansion Program.

Reporting:

• Reports to the Technical & Operational Excellence Director.
• Interfaces with 7MT Program & 10 MT Project Managers and DTEO Departments Managers.

Commissioning Role:

• Develop and execute the Commissioning Plan, focusing on Washing Plants and related facilities.
• Manage all commissioning responsibilities on site, including setup, management, and closure of the Commissioning plan.
• Manage direct reports and report progress internally and externally.
• Chair weekly commissioning meetings and daily whiteboard meetings.
• Develop the Project commissioning schedule and manage safety procedures.
• Compile all Testing and Commissioning Documentation and organize manpower and labor allocation.
• Close out all project items with support from package managers.

Operational Readiness Role:

• Develop and execute an Operational Readiness Management Plan.
• Develop the Operations Breakdown Structure and provide detailed schedules and estimates.
• Ensure operational readiness of projects aligned with process improvement frameworks.
• Facilitate alignment of roles and responsibilities within teams.
• Define KPIs and ensure alignment with production objectives.
• Conduct analysis of variances and distribute reports for corrective action.
• Develop an effective communication plan between stakeholders.
• Distribute and communicate the detailed Facility Breakdown Structure.
• Optimize human resources and manage a safe work environment compliant with environmental regulations.

Workload:

• 90% Expansion Programs and 10% other DTEO Departments.

Main objective:

• Develop commissioning, handover, and operational readiness management for all facilities covering the Expansion Programs.