Hellas Gold is a mining company producing gold, silver, lead, zinc, and in the future copper, headquartered in Athens. Since 2004, it has been responsibly and safely developing and operating the Kassandra Mines in Northeast Halkidiki under the strictest environmental standards. The Kassandra Mines comprise three assets: the Olympias Mine (gold, silver, lead, zinc), the Skouries Project (copper, gold), and the Stratoni–Mavres Petres Mining and Port facilities. Building on a 25-century mining history, Hellas Gold invests in the sustainable development of the Kassandra Mines, supporting economic growth and contributing to the prosperity of local communities through investments exceeding US$3 billion, employment of more than 5,200 people, active support for local suppliers, and significant investment in community initiatives and projects. Since 2012, Hellas Gold has operated as a subsidiary of Eldorado Gold Corporation, a Canadian mining company with over 30 years of experience in the exploration, development, and operation of mines worldwide.

We live our values in pursuit of our purpose: to find a better way to do things. We aim to break new ground in all that we do. We do this by creating a positive impact today, and for future generations, through our commitment to operating safely, sustainably, and profitably.

The company offers the opportunity to those who wish to express interest in the position of “Supervisor OP Road Maintenance & Dewatering | Υπεύθυνος Ομάδας Συντήρησης Οδικού Δικτύου & Αποστράγγισης Ανοιχτής Εξόρυξης”, for its premises in Chalkidiki. The position will be reported to the Open Pit Mine Manager of the Open Pit Mining department in Skouries.

Main Responsibilities:  

• Inspect haul roads, ramps, working areas and sumps at the start of each shift and set priorities based on road, water and weather conditions.
• Allocate work to Hellas Gold employees and contractor crews, provide clear instructions and monitor work progress in the field.
• Provide guidance, support the training and development of team members, and provide feedback on their performance.
• Supervise grading, watering, compaction, surface repairs, berm maintenance and placement of road material.
• Coordinate graders, dozers, loaders, compactors and water trucks around production traffic and other mobile equipment.
• Ensure road ditches, culverts and drainage systems remain clear and address standing water, mud, dust and erosion affecting road conditions.
• Supervise the installation, relocation and safe operation of pumps, generators, hoses, pipelines, valves and fittings.
• Identify road defects, low fuel levels, leaks, blockages, damaged pipelines and pump faults, carry out basic checks and contact the Maintenance Department when required.
• Prepare crews, road materials, standby pumps, hoses and fuel ahead of forecast rainfall, and coordinate the response to flooding, road damage or pump failures.
• Implement safety and environmental controls, close unsafe roads or areas, and record road conditions, water levels, equipment defects and outstanding work at handover.
• Prepare daily operational reports covering road conditions, dewatering performance and equipment utilization.

Requirements:  

• Secondary school education or an equivalent practical qualification.
• A technical or vocational qualification in mechanical work, civil works, heavy equipment, pumping systems or a related field would be an advantage.
• An engineering degree is not required.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in open pit mining, heavy civil construction, haul-road maintenance or dewatering operations.
• At least 2 years of experience as a foreman, crew leader or supervisor, with responsibility for people, contractors and field execution.
• Experience coordinating contractor crews and mobile equipment in a large-scale open pit or comparable heavy civil operation.
• Available for 24/7 rotating shift work.
• Valid driving licence.

Our company offers a competitive remuneration package that includes an attractive combination of salary and benefits, as well as opportunities for development in a challenging work environment.  

Inclusion and Diversity

Hellas Gold is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfill their potential.  

If you are looking for a global and dynamic environment, please send us your CV in English.