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Quarry Supervisor
Noavaran
Dubai, UAE
Full Time
Manager
Onsite
1 weeks ago
Quarry OperationsDrillingBlastingCrushingScreeningMaterials Handling
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About the Role
Seeking an experienced, safety-driven Quarry Supervisor to oversee day-to-day extraction and production activities at a quarry site. Responsibilities include supervising drilling, blasting, loading, hauling, and crushing operations, managing crews, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards.
Key Skills for This Role
Quarry OperationsDrillingBlastingCrushingScreeningMaterials Handling
Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate all daily quarry operations including drilling, blasting, loading, hauling, crushing, and stockpile management across assigned shifts
- Plan and allocate daily work tasks to operators, drillers, blasters, and general site crew; monitor progress against production targets and adjust plans as required
- Conduct pre shift safety briefings, site inspections, and hazard identification walks; ensure all personnel comply with PPE requirements and site safety procedures
- Oversee and review drill and blast plans in coordination with the blasting contractor or licensed shot firer; ensure safe exclusion zones and post blast inspections
- Monitor equipment performance and coordinate with the maintenance team to schedule preventive maintenance, report breakdowns, and minimize downtime
- Manage material quality by monitoring extraction faces, working with the geology team, and ensuring product grades meet customer and processing specifications
- Maintain accurate shift records including production volumes, equipment hours, fuel usage, incident reports, and near miss logs
- Enforce environmental controls including dust suppression, water management, noise mitigation, and site rehabilitation activities in line with permit conditions
- Liaise with dispatch, weighbridge, and logistics teams to coordinate material delivery schedules and customer order fulfillment
- Support the site manager with operational planning, budget tracking, contractor supervision, and continuous improvement initiatives
Requirements
- Minimum Certificate III/IV in Surface Extraction Operations, Mining Engineering, Civil Construction, or related field
- At least 3–5 years of experience in quarry, open cut mining, or civil extraction operations
- At least 1–2 years in a supervisory or leading hand capacity
- Solid working knowledge of quarry operations including drilling, blasting, crushing, screening, and materials handling
- Current statutory supervisor ticket, quarry manager certificate, or equivalent (or willingness to obtain)
- Strong understanding of occupational health, safety, and environmental legislation applicable to quarrying
- Proven ability to lead, motivate, and manage site crews across multiple tasks and shifting priorities
- Experience coordinating contractors, equipment vendors, and logistics providers on an active production site
- Competent in shift reporting, production record keeping, and basic computer applications (MS Office or equivalent)
- Valid heavy vehicle license and experience operating or supervising heavy earthmoving equipment
- Excellent communication and problem solving skills
Full Job Posting
About the Job
- We are seeking an experienced, safety driven, and operationally focused Quarry Supervisor to oversee day to day extraction and production activities at our quarry site.
- The successful candidate will lead and coordinate site crews, manage equipment and material flows, and ensure that all quarrying operations are carried out safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with regulatory requirements and environmental standards.
- This is a hands on leadership role working closely with operators, blasting crews, maintenance teams, logistics personnel, and site management to deliver consistent production output while upholding the highest standards of safety, quality, and environmental stewardship.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate all daily quarry operations including drilling, blasting, loading, hauling, crushing, and stockpile management across assigned shifts.
- Plan and allocate daily work tasks to operators, drillers, blasters, and general site crew; monitor progress against production targets and adjust plans as required.
- Conduct pre shift safety briefings, site inspections, and hazard identification walks; ensure all personnel comply with PPE requirements and site safety procedures at all times.
- Oversee and review drill and blast plans in coordination with the blasting contractor or licensed shot firer; ensure safe exclusion zones and post blast inspections are carried out correctly.
- Monitor equipment performance and coordinate with the maintenance team to schedule preventive maintenance, report breakdowns, and minimize downtime.
- Manage material quality by monitoring extraction faces, working with the geology team, and ensuring product grades meet customer and processing specifications.
- Maintain accurate shift records including production volumes, equipment hours, fuel usage, incident reports, and near miss logs.
- Enforce environmental controls including dust suppression, water management, noise mitigation, and site rehabilitation activities in line with permit conditions.
- Liaise with dispatch, weighbridge, and logistics teams to coordinate material delivery schedules and customer order fulfillment.
- Support the site manager with operational planning, budget tracking, contractor supervision, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
- Minimum Certificate III/IV in Surface Extraction Operations, Mining Engineering, Civil Construction, or a related field; supervisory or management qualifications preferred.
- At least 3–5 years of experience in quarry, open cut mining, or civil extraction operations, with at least 1–2 years in a supervisory or leading hand capacity.
- Solid working knowledge of quarry operations including drilling, blasting, crushing, screening, and materials handling.
- Current statutory supervisor ticket, quarry manager certificate, or equivalent site senior executive qualification (or willingness to obtain) in accordance with local regulatory requirements.
- Strong understanding of occupational health, safety, and environmental legislation applicable to quarrying operations.
- Proven ability to lead, motivate, and manage site crews across multiple tasks and shifting priorities.
- Experience coordinating contractors, equipment vendors, and logistics providers on an active production site.
- Competent in shift reporting, production record keeping, and basic computer applications (MS Office or equivalent).
- Valid heavy vehicle license and experience operating or supervising heavy earthmoving equipment.
- Excellent communication and problem solving skills; able to make clear operational decisions under pressure.
What We Offer
- The opportunity to take a leading role in a well established and actively producing quarry operation with a strong safety culture.
- A capable and experienced team of operators, technicians, and site personnel committed to quality and performance.
- Competitive salary package including site allowances, shift penalties, and performance based incentives.
- Provision of all required PPE, tools, and site facilities.
- Ongoing training and support for statutory ticket upgrades, safety certifications, and leadership development.
- Clear pathways for career progression into senior supervisory, quarry management, or operations management roles.
How to Apply
- Please submit CV (max 2 pages), cover letter (1 page), copies of relevant tickets/certifications/licenses, and two references to farhang@parsikia.ir with subject line 'Quarry Supervisor'.
- Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview and may be asked to walk through a practical scenario.
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