Mario Jose

Background

About Mario Jose

Experienced, multifaceted - Senior Mining Operations Leader with strong Safety Leadership, production, target delivery and cost containment focused, covering a variety of commodities. Experience with fast paced large mining operations with proven success developing and driving powerful policies, procedures and plans that optimize mining operations and spark sustainable profitability. 33 + years of valuable experience in the Safe operations of underground mines (various mining methods) and open pit mines, achieving and exceeding production targets within or below budget (Operational and Capital). Strategic and dynamic Senior Mining Operations Leader - restarting and developing of mining projects in Africa, from study phases through construction projects, commissioning, ramp up to full production including mining operations and mine closures to end of LoM in Mexico, North America (Arctic conditions) and Africa, serving as an advisor to executive leaders. Knowledge and experience operating in a remote multicultural environment as an expatriate including government relations and public affairs in a foreign environment. Dedicated, committed to empowering teams with the tools, knowledge and autonomy to be successful. Led teams and mines to receive the prestigious Canadian National Safety John T. Ryan Award for Safety Performance for 5 times in total, 3 of which were consecutive, underground and open pit mining operations. Effective leader and communicator transferable to world based mining projects. Perfected fluency in Portuguese and English written and verbal. Confident communication skills in Spanish reading and verbal - professional proficiency.