BRIAN RICHARD JAMES
Mining and Civils Manager
Mossel Bay,WC
Summary
Mossel Bay South Africa Skills Leadership and Management Quality Control and Assurance Safety Training and Initiatives Crew Supervision Project Coordination Vehicles and Machinery Efficient Mining and Construction Operations Excellent Communication Able to meet Tight Deadlines Willing to Learn Education 01/1996 Grade 12: Suiderlig High School Passed Grade 12 Dedicated Mining professional with over 15 years of experience in the field. Skilled in overseeing mining staff and ensuring safe and efficient operations. Committed to coordinating shift schedules while maintaining production goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language
Work History
General Operations
Northern
Cape
01.2005 - 01.2011
- Foreman throughout various projects within the Lualaba & Haut – Katanga provinces of D.R
- Congo
- Ensured employee Health and Safety through compliance with all safety regulations
- Responsible to ensure proper use and maintenance of personal protective equipment
- Assisted in the development of all policies and procedures
- Coordinated open pit activities, stripping, drilling, blasting and loading activities
- Controlled pit operations to detect violation of safety regulations and compile safety and production records
- Assisted in work scheduling and planning
- Prepared reports on accidents/ incidents that happen during the shift
- Conducted daily pre-shift meetings to ensure employee are informed of safety and production issues
- Supervised the mining contractor in performing pit and other ancillary work
- Organized training for mining field workers to improve their competencies and be abreast of modern trends
- Understand, promote and operate by overall company vision and values, goals, objectives and strategies
- Provided job specific instructions on a daily basis and monitor progress
- Ensured that all mining employees are properly trained on the use of appropriate equipment
- Communicated routinely and effectively with the mining manager and other supervisors as required
- Performed any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time by site manager
Head of Projects Kolwezi
Congo Online Solutions, Democratic Republic Of Congo
09.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented project management processes, procedures, and standards to ensure successful completion of projects
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting all deadlines and budget requirements
- Conducted regular meetings with stakeholders to keep them informed of project progress and address any issues or concerns
- Facilitated communication between team members to ensure efficient collaboration on tasks
- Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and contractors
- Developed solutions to project risks and issues, meeting quality and timeline goals and objectives
- Modified project plans when needed to better align with organizational objectives.
General Operations Foreman
Katanga Contracting Services, KCS
01.2018 - 01.2021
Operations Supervisor
JacRijk Al Rushaid
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Maintained quality service by establishing and enforcing organizational standards
- Ensure operation of equipment by calling for repairs, evaluating new equipment and techniques
- Provided manufacturing information by compiling, initiating, sorting and analyzing production performance records and data
- Answering questions and responding to requests
Earthworks Manager
Comedat
01.2012 - 01.2016
Pit Superintendent
Overvie, Arabia
- Overseeing the production process, drawing up a production schedule and monitoring the production processes and adjusting as needed
- Worked closely with managers to implement the company's policies and goals
- Ensured that Health and Safety guidelines were followed
- Supervised and motivated a team of workers
- Reviewed the performance of subordinates and identifying training needs
- Saudi
Overvie Northern Cape
- Accomplished manufacturing staff results by communicating job expectations, planning, monitoring and appraising job results, and coaching, counseling and disciplining employees, initiating, coordinating and enforcing systems, policies and procedures
- Maintained staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting and training employees, developing personal growth opportunities
- Maintained workflow by monitoring steps of the process, setting processing variables, observing control points and equipment, monitoring personnel and resources, studying methods, implementing reductions, developing reporting procedures and systems, facilitating corrections to malfunctions within process control point, initiating and fostering a spirit of cooperation within and between departments, Maintained quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards
- Ensure operation of equipment operation of the equipment by calling for repairs, evaluating new equipment and techniques
- Provided manufacturing information compiling, initiating, sorting and analyzing production performance records and data
- Answering questions and responding to requests
- Created and revised systems and procedures by analyzing operating practices, record-keeping systems, forms and control points, equipment and resources, maintaining compliances with established policies and procedures
- Resolved personnel problems by analysing data, investigating issues, identifying solutions, recommending action
Hitricon - Earthworks Foreman
Northern Cape
Northern
Cape
01.1999 - 01.2005
Certification
Anglo American, Legal Liability of Supervisors
IRCA, Safety Course
MQA, Skills Programme – Blasting Assistant, Handling Explosives in Quarries, Opencast Blasting Syllabus, Competent A
NOSA, Legal Liability
SRK Consulting, Open Pit Geotechnical High Wall Inspections
First Aid Level 3
A2 Safety Risk Assessment
First Line Management
Education
High School Diploma -
Suiderlig
VanderbijlparkSkills
Friendly, positive attitude
Teamwork and collaboration
Customer service
Problem-solving
Organizational skills
Calm under pressure
Active listening
Problem resolution
Verbal communication
Organization and time management
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkWork Location
On-SiteRemoteImportant To Me
Work-life balancePersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsTimeline
Head of Projects Kolwezi
Congo Online Solutions, Democratic Republic Of Congo
09.2023 - Current
General Operations Foreman
Katanga Contracting Services, KCS
01.2018 - 01.2021
Operations Supervisor
JacRijk Al Rushaid
01.2016 - 01.2018
Earthworks Manager
Comedat
01.2012 - 01.2016
General Operations
Northern
01.2005 - 01.2011
Northern
01.1999 - 01.2005
Pit Superintendent
Overvie, Arabia
Overvie Northern Cape
Hitricon - Earthworks Foreman
Northern Cape
High School Diploma -
Suiderlig
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