Mine Supervisor – Ground Engaging Tools (G.E.T)

About the role

First Quantum is seeking a Mine Supervisor – Ground Engaging Tools (G.E.T) to lead and coordinate G.E.T activities across the drill fleet. The role ensures safe, efficient and cost‑effective drilling operations while maintaining high quality standards.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise daily G.E.T activities across the drill fleet, ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental and operational standards.
• Conduct routine inspections of drill consumables and G.E.T components, monitor wear rates, failure trends and performance.
• Maintain accurate records in drilling management systems and support investigations of premature G.E.T failures.
• Manage stock levels, coordinate with warehouse personnel and ensure timely replenishment of G.E.T components.
• Provide technical guidance to drill crews on G.E.T installation, operation and removal.
• Perform field audits, develop SOPs, work instructions and risk assessments.
• Prepare operational reports on G.E.T performance, costs and equipment condition.
• Participate in cost‑reduction initiatives and improvement projects related to drill consumables.

Required profile

• Proven experience supervising drilling operations or similar mining equipment.
• Strong understanding of health, safety and environmental regulations in a mining environment.
• Ability to analyse performance data and drive continuous improvement.
• Effective communication and coordination with maintenance, operations and OEM partners.

Required skills

• Ground Engaging Tools (G.E.T) operation and management
• Drill fleet supervision
• Drilling management systems
• QA/QC processes for drilling consumables