Senior Manager /
AGM – Operations (Drilling) – Comoros & Congo (Republic)
Location: Comoros
& Congo (Republic)
Industry: Mining
– Drilling Services
Type: Permanent | Full-time | Expat/Local Hire
Reports to: DGM – Operations
Role Purpose
Critical leadership role acting as second-in-command to the DGM –
Operations, responsible for multi-site drilling execution, crew and client
management, performance tracking, and operational discipline.
Ensures safe, efficient, and cost-effective delivery across DRC
projects.
Key Responsibilities
Lead daily drilling operations (RC, core, blast-hole) across multiple sites.
Improve crew productivity, discipline, and reduce downtime.
Manage site budgets, logistics, P&L, and cost controls.
Implement standardized KPI reporting, rosters, and HSE compliance.
Build strong client relationships and ensure service quality.
Mentor site managers/supervisors and manage manpower scheduling.
Support project mobilization, tenders, and long-term scale-up.
Must-Have Skills
12–18 years’ experience in drilling operations, with 5+ yrs in senior
management.
Strong working knowledge of rigs, consumables, equipment, and reporting
systems.
Fluent in English (French/Swahili highly desirable).
Hands-on experience in multi-site African mining
operations (DRC/Zambia/Tanzania).
Skilled in MS Project/Primavera, Power BI; PMP preferred.
Degree/Diploma in Mining, Drilling, or Mechanical Engineering.
Age: 35–50 years.
Ideal Candidate
A field-oriented, hands-on leader with strong problem-solving,
cultural adaptability, and a proven track record in drilling operations
leadership. Must be safety-driven, commercially minded, and ready to step
into
DGM/GM roles.
Compensation & Growth
Competitive USD salary + expat benefits (housing, transport, comms).
Defined career path to DGM / GM – Operations.
Opportunity to work with global mining clients on high-impact projects.
📩 Interested candidates, please share your
resume at dharmendra@karmaasolutions.com