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We are looking for a continuity and compliance of mining operations a Head of Mining Operations to act as the single operational and regulatory owner vis a vis authorities, auditors, and internal stakeholders. This role has fully accountable for the safe, compliant, and cost-effective operation of all mining activities in Eskişehir, including exploration, extraction, beneficiation related mining interfaces, regulatory compliance, and third-party coordination.
Job Responsibility
Ensure full compliance with legal and internal HSE rules, acting as site level owner for safe mining execution
Own implementation and follow up of mine stability audits, geotechnical action plans, and risk mitigation measures
Plan, execute, and control daily mining activities (open pit), ensuring delivery of raw material in line with plant demand and quality requirements as defined with Operations and Geology
Ensure alignment between mining output, downstream beneficiation capacity constraints, and downstream operations
Manage mining contractors and service providers, including cost, performance, and safety compliance
Act as primary interface to authorities for all mining related matters
Own mining licenses, permits, GSM, operating activity reports, royalty declarations, and statutory submissions
Own mining cost structure, unit cost drivers, and variance explanations together with Finance
Provide validated inputs for standard costing and SAP master data affecting mining
Ensure audit ready documentation
Own all mining related software, licenses, access rights, and data continuity
Lead and develop the mining team
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in mining engineering
Minimum 8-10 years of experience in mining operations, preferably open pit industrial minerals
Strong knowledge of mining licenses, royalties, and regulatory bodies and geotechnical risk and stability management
Knowledge of cost control & audit environments
Knowledge of contractor and stakeholder management
Digital literacy (mine planning tools, SAP interfaces, reporting systems)
Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills
Fluent/Proficient in English and Turkish
What we offer
RHIM Academy for ongoing learning & development, incl. full LinkedIn Learning catalogue
Empowerment to take responsibility and forge your own career success
Opportunities to learn, lead, and build something new with colleagues from around the world