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Job Description: Manager, Mine Technical Services

Aranzazu Holding, S.A. de C.V., a subsidiary of Aura Minerals, Inc., is seeking a Manager, Technical Services for its
Aranzazu Mine in Zacatecas, Mexico. Reporting to the Mine Manager; the Manager, Technical Services will be a
member of the senior leadership team with specific responsibility to develop the strategic plan for the Aranzazu
Mine in Mexico. This role will also be responsible for overseeing and providing leadership to the Engineering and
Geology teams. Other duties include, but are not limited to:

Essential Functions of the Job

• Develop mining methods to improve mining economics, effectiveness and safety, as well as minimize
environmental impacts;
• Develop and optimize mine designs, production procedures and systems, mine production planning,
scheduling, as well as drill and blast designs;
• Monitor realization of targets for production, grade quality of ore, utilization of workforce and equipment
and submit regular reports on costs and performance of mining and projects;
• Collaborate with the Engineering and Geology teams to develop solutions to geological and engineering
problems and provide project engineering management and geological resource/reserve ore body data for
operations at the mine site;
• Perform feasibility studies, plausible mining scenarios, cost estimates and estimates of production potential
for existing mine opportunities or potential new mine sites;
• Ensure the mine operates in a manner consistent with existing department policies, programs, procedures
and legislative/regulatory requirements;
• Ensure that production targets are achieved and mineral resource and reserve data estimates and extraction
are optimized;
• Develop annual strategic plans and Life of Mine Plans;
• Determine safe and efficient means of mining mineral deposits;
• Participate in safety, environmental and quality control processes and initiatives;
• Facilitate problem solving and implementation of solutions, in liaison with all engineers, geologists and other
departments;
• Lead and develop team members of the Engineering and Geology teams to have a skilled, qualified and
continuously improving workforce through coaching and mentoring;
• Coordinate and compile data for the operating and capital budgets;
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications Required

• Fluency in Spanish, both oral and written;


• A BSc in Mine Engineering with 7 to 10 years of progressive "hands on" professional experience, with the
majority in underground mining;
• High level of computer literacy as applied to mine engineering;
• Ability to read and understand mine plans using software such as Mine 24D (EPS), AutoCAD, A-Mine and
advanced Excel;
• Must be familiar with underground ventilation methods and the use of ventilation software such as VnetPC;
• Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational and presentation skills;
• Capability to work positively with a team of professional and technical people in a changing, creative and
energetic environment;
Non-Essential Skills/Qualifications
- Fluency in English and Portuguese

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying for this position send your resume and cover letter to hr@auraminerals.com. Due
to the large volume of applicants, only those qualified candidates selected to move through the process will be
contacted.

Aura Technical Services, Inc provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In
addition to US federal law requirements, Aura Technical Services complies with applicable state and local
laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement,
promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Aura Technical Services, Inc expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color,
religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic
information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Aura Technical Services’
employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

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