Civil Site Supervisor – Etango Mine Project

About the role

Wood is looking for an experienced Civil Site Supervisor to join its team on the Etango Mine Project in Namibia, a large-scale 8 MTPA uranium mining operation with major civil and earthworks activities underway. The supervisor supports site construction and ensures civil works are executed safely, to quality and efficiently. Only Namibian nationals will be considered.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and enforcement of the project's HSE policy, procedures and plans with the HSE advisors, identifying hazards and ensuring contractors follow risk treatment plans.
• Work with the Site Quality Coordinator and Site Engineering on quality: plan construction methods, coordinate engineering problems with the Construction Manager, interpret drawings, prepare field sketches and check contractor methods and practices.
• Inspect contractor works, monitor installation of materials and equipment, and check subcontractors' interpretation of drawings and schedules.
• Check equipment before release, complete punch lists, record as-built information and witness and record pre-commissioning and commissioning test data.
• Maintain records such as bills of materials, cost and quantity records, daily diaries, equipment and material deliveries, drawings and technical queries, and prepare field change notices, extra work orders and back charge notices.
• Liaise with the Quantity Surveyor, monitor contractor progress against schedule and propose measures to recover lost time.

Required profile

• S3 or S4 qualification with at least 5 years' experience on multi-disciplinary projects; desirable: Junior B Eng or B Tech with practical experience before registration as Pr Eng/Pr Tech.
• Desirable: registration with SACPCMP.
• At least 10 years' experience in construction on multi-disciplinary projects in a mining/minerals processing environment.
• Experience in earthworks, infrastructure development, road building and civil structures, and in providing design input in an EPCM environment.
• Thorough understanding of the OHS Act, Mines Health and Safety Act and SANS 10142, and of permit-to-work and lockout procedures.

Required skills

• Good engineering knowledge and solid knowledge of construction contracts.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD; computer literacy with MS Word, Excel and MS Project.
• Hands-on experience developing and monitoring schedules.
• Clear verbal and written communication, teamwork, decision-making under pressure and attention to detail.