Overview
Contract Manager (Porgera, PNG) for Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions. The role is responsible for supporting the implementation, execution and ongoing management of the Services contract for Sandvik’s equipment fleet at the Porgera mine site in PNG, reporting directly to the PNG Operations Manager. The Contract Manager will manage day-to-day operational activities, site-based personnel, and customer and internal Sandvik relationships, and oversee the operation of the onsite VMI warehouse to support the customer’s Sandvik fleet.
Responsibilities
- Ensure all contract deliverables are met by monitoring and verifying that contractual obligations are fulfilled in a timely and efficient manner.
- Engage with site-based personnel by collaborating with on-site teams to manage contracts according to agreements and deliverables, and oversee operations post machine deliveries, supporting the service scope.
- Act as the primary customer contact for contract escalation issues, ensuring prompt follow-up, tracking, and reporting of outcomes.
- Ensure all contract milestones are met by maintaining compliance with commitments and obligations, including updating contract management databases to reflect progress and completion of milestones.
- Manage EH&S; compliance of Sandvik site-based service personnel on customer sites.
- Ensure all contract deliverables are met including issue resolution as required.
- Lead the ramp-up of site operations and continued delivery of contract services.
- Provide management of onsite employees, including coordination of site personnel rosters and leave schedules to ensure sufficient coverage to meet contract deliverables.
- Ensure Technical Specialists engage with the Customer at the appropriate levels as set out in the Contract.
- Deliver high levels of weekly/monthly/ad-hoc reporting and communication to internal and external customers.
- Oversee the operation of the onsite VMI warehouse, including annual compliance tasks and warehouse maintenance to ensure optimal supply to the customer.
- Maximize onsite labour and resources to provide high-level service and maximize equipment uptime.
Your profile / Qualifications
- Proven Contract or Project Management experience of at least 2–3 years.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a leadership position in the mining industry.
- Trade or tertiary qualifications in heavy equipment are an advantage.
- Solid understanding of general maintenance and repair practices for mining equipment.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Good understanding of mining and equipment operations.
- Familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, and strong report-writing skills.
- Ability to perform under pressure, respond quickly to requests, and achieve results within given times.
- Strong customer service focus and motivation to achieve targets and goals; proactive, self-motivated and initiative-driven.
- Experience working in remote, isolated environments.
- Solid emphasis on safety culture development.
- Positive can-do attitude.
How To Apply
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