Operations Manager – Mining / Explosives
About the role
Overview Responsible for managing operations, ensuring safe delivery of services, and supporting technical and project execution within mining environments. Key Responsibilities Manage daily operational activities and logistics Ensure compliance with safety and operational standards Coordinate project implementation and delivery Engage with customers to understand operational needs Monitor performance and drive continuous improvement Support technical services and product application Train and support teams and clients on solutions Ensure service delivery meets contractual requirements Requirements & Experience Degree in Mining / Chemical Engineering or similar 5+ years experience in mining or explosives environment Strong operational and technical understanding Experience in drill & blast or mining services Strong stakeholder engagement skills Experience managing projects and operations Knowledge of safety standards in mining Ability to work on-site and in remote locations
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About Copper Quail
Copper Quail Global is a specialist executive search and senior recruitment firm operating across global energy, natural resources, finance, and maritime sectors.
Our core focus is placing the right leaders in complex, high-stakes environments — from upstream and downstream Oil & Gas operations to renewable energy projects, mining, banking and financial services, and maritime. At C-suite level and below, we find the people that organisations actually need, not just the ones who are easiest to find.
We operate globally. Our searches span Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and beyond — and we bring genuine on-the-ground knowledge to each market we work in. Our consultants come from the industries they recruit into, which means client conversations go further faster and candidate assessments go deeper than a CV review.
Our services include executive search, contingency recruitment, headhunting, and outsourced staffing.
For clients expanding into Africa who need to employ talent without a local entity, we can assist.
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Operations Manager – Mining / Explosives
About the role
Overview Responsible for managing operations, ensuring safe delivery of services, and supporting technical and project execution within mining environments. Key Responsibilities Manage daily operational activities and logistics Ensure compliance with safety and operational standards Coordinate project implementation and delivery Engage with customers to understand operational needs Monitor performance and drive continuous improvement Support technical services and product application Train and support teams and clients on solutions Ensure service delivery meets contractual requirements Requirements & Experience Degree in Mining / Chemical Engineering or similar 5+ years experience in mining or explosives environment Strong operational and technical understanding Experience in drill & blast or mining services Strong stakeholder engagement skills Experience managing projects and operations Knowledge of safety standards in mining Ability to work on-site and in remote locations
Not the right fit? Search for Operations Manager jobs in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
About Copper Quail
Copper Quail Global is a specialist executive search and senior recruitment firm operating across global energy, natural resources, finance, and maritime sectors.
Our core focus is placing the right leaders in complex, high-stakes environments — from upstream and downstream Oil & Gas operations to renewable energy projects, mining, banking and financial services, and maritime. At C-suite level and below, we find the people that organisations actually need, not just the ones who are easiest to find.
We operate globally. Our searches span Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and beyond — and we bring genuine on-the-ground knowledge to each market we work in. Our consultants come from the industries they recruit into, which means client conversations go further faster and candidate assessments go deeper than a CV review.
Our services include executive search, contingency recruitment, headhunting, and outsourced staffing.
For clients expanding into Africa who need to employ talent without a local entity, we can assist.