DMU Shift Supervisor

With offices in Africa, Australia, Canada, USA, South America, Ghana and the Philippines, Lycopodium proudly delivers high quality professional engineering and project delivery services globally, across the resources, infrastructure and industrial processes sectors. By joining our global team and learning from renowned subject matter experts, we can offer you a diverse career that could take you anywhere in the world.

LPN Dry Mining is recruiting for a DMU Shift Supervisor to join our project team in Oranjemund, Namibia

Reporting to the Operations Superintendent the DMU Shift Supervisor will be responsible for the safe, efficient, and productive operation of the Dry Mining Unit (DMU) and its associated mobile equipment (e.g., dozers, haulage units, conveyors, feeders, and slurry transfer systems). 

The role ensures continuous mining feed to the Processing Plant while maintaining operational discipline, equipment integrity, and adherence to production and safety targets. 

The tasks you'll perform

• Lead and oversee all Dry Mining Unit (DMU) field operations, ensuring efficient ore extraction, feed consistency, equipment performance, and achievement of daily production targets.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop operational crews through effective communication, training, and performance management to drive safety and productivity.
• Manage equipment inspections, performance monitoring, and maintenance coordination to maximize uptime and ensure mechanical reliability.
• Champion safety and environmental compliance through proactive risk management, incident prevention, and promotion of a strong safety culture.
• Track, record, and analyze production data to identify variances, optimize performance, and deliver accurate operational reporting.
• Collaborate across Mine Planning, Maintenance, and Process Plant teams to align operational priorities, ensure smooth ore flow, and maintain clear communication channels.

The expertise you'll bring

• Be a Namibian Citizen
• Diploma or Degree in Mining, Engineering, or Mineral Processing, with relevant supervisory or trade certifications.
• 8+ years of mining operations experience, including at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Proven expertise with Dry Mining Units (DMU), dozer trap systems, slurry transfer, and feed optimisation.
• Strong technical knowledge of mobile mining equipment, mechanical, and hydraulic systems.
• Skilled in using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and production reporting tools.
• Demonstrated leadership ability, supervising multi-skilled crews, conducting training, mentoring, and ensuring operational efficiency.
• Deep commitment to Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) standards, including risk assessment, incident investigation, and environmental compliance.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills, able to track production metrics, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement.
• Effective cross-functional collaborator, liaising with Mine Planning, Maintenance, Geology, and Process Plant teams.
• Recognized for operational discipline, accountability, and achieving production and safety targets.

The benefits we'll provide

Lycopodium has a strong company culture focused on career progression and technical skill development. You can expect to be involved in a wide range of large projects whilst working amongst a team of highly skilled professionals.

We recognise that everyone is different and needs may change over the course of your career. That’s why we :

• Invest in our people for the long-term, building a diverse and rewarding career, mentored by the best in the industry.
• Allow our people to balance work with other commitments, like family or study, offering flexible work arrangements.
• Are undertaking significant people and technology initiatives that will support the workplace of the future.

We encourage and value diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of gender, age, disability and ethnicity.

Our commitment to equal opportunity is embodied in our values of Respect, Integrity & Diligence. They are inherent in who we are, as individuals, and collectively as a Company.

As part of our commitment to providing the best possible care and service to you the candidate, we commit to respond to every applicant.

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