Field Operations Supervisor I

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🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

⚙️ Operations

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KoBold Metals

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 2018

💼 Consulting

📦 Logistics

🏭 Manufacturing

Consulting • Logistics • Manufacturing

KoBold Metals is a scientific mineral exploration and development company that combines artificial intelligence, advanced sensors, and geoscientific expertise to find and develop critical mineral deposits. The company builds hardware and software data systems and predictive models to accelerate discovery and operates global exploration projects (notably the Mingomba copper discovery in Zambia) while emphasizing ethical, environmental, and community practices.

📋 Description

• Support planning and execution of field activities in the DRC • Provide on-the-ground operational support for exploration programs in the Manono region and potentially other DRC project sites • Support planning of lower-complexity projects under senior Field Operations staff • Assist with project scopes, cost estimates, risk assessments, procurement activities, and AFE drafting • Participate in project kick-offs with integrated teams and contractors • Participate in contractor inductions and support daily safety meetings, risk assessments, incident management, and contractor performance monitoring • Follow and ensure adherence to safe work practices • Provide daily safety, cost, and production reports to the Field Operations Lead or Manager • Participate in Emergency Response Plan activities, including mock exercises and reporting • Assist with project close-out, site remediation, and rehabilitation according to DRC regulatory standards • Contribute to lessons learned reviews covering safety, quality, cost, and schedule performance • Build foundational understanding of exploration operations, logistics, and safety • Support regulatory compliance, permitting, land access agreements, community relations, and third-party agreements • Participate in community interactions and assist in representing KoBold Metals with local DRC stakeholders

🎯 Requirements

• 0–5 years of experience in field operations in mineral exploration and mining, oil and gas, civil construction, or a related industry; recent graduates with relevant coursework or internship experience will be considered • Relevant field experience or coursework in project management, natural resources, mineral exploration, geology, or comparable practical experience • Understanding of project management basics (scope, cost, schedule, risk) • Developing foundational knowledge of field operations including cost estimating, scheduling, and risk assessment • Basic understanding of dry, wet, and frozen construction methods and equipment requirements, as applicable • Basic understanding of helicopter-supported exploration operations, as applicable • Basic understanding of environmental and regulatory compliance requirements • Familiarity with standard field equipment, communication systems, and safety procedures • Basic proficiency in GIS including field GPS • Developing capability to work safely in remote or difficult areas • Ability to work in remote and isolated locations for extended periods of time, including the Manono region and other DRC project sites • Must speak, read, and write in French and English; additional language skills including Swahili or other local languages are a significant benefit • Valid First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain; Level 3 or Wilderness First Aid preferred) • Demonstrated positive safety attitude and commitment to health and safety standards • Experience working in Central or Sub-Saharan Africa preferred • Experience with logistics tied to remote operations, including helicopter, camp, and drilling operations preferred • Familiarity with DRC regulatory frameworks governing exploration operations preferred • Experience working on exploration projects with integrated science teams including Geologists and Data Scientists preferred • Experience with contractor management and field reporting preferred • Familiarity with common field hazards and mitigations in tropical and remote environments preferred • Good computer skills including familiarity with reporting tools and field data systems preferred

🏖️ Benefits

• Hands-on exposure to exploration projects around the world • Travel to project sites, with a minimum of one week per year • Equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace • Opportunity to develop specialized field operations skills through exposure to drilling campaigns, geophysical surveys, camp management, and civil works

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