Mining Operations Engineer

Sisecam was founded in 1935 to establish Turkey’s glass industry in line with the vision of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, a great leader respected worldwide. Today, Sisecam is a major global player in the fields of glass and chemicals . Sisecam is the only global company operating in all core areas of glass production – including flat glass, glassware, glass packaging, and glass fiber. Currently, Sisecam ranks among the world’s top two manufacturers of glassware and the top five producers of glass packaging and flat glass. Sisecam is one of the three largest soda ash producers in the world and the world leader in chromium chemicals.

Sisecam plays a leading role in the flat glass, glassware, glass packaging, chemicals, automotive, glass fiber, mining, energy and recycling business lines. Sisecam operates production facilities in Germany, Italy, Bulgaria, Romania, Slovakia, Hungary, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Russian Federation, Georgia, Ukraine, Egypt, India, and the USA in addition to Turkey.

Sisecam who takes firm steps towards its goal of becoming one of the world's top 3 manufacturers in its main fields of activity, with its competent human resources and smart technologies, and uninterruptedly continues to transform its digital infrastructure and culture by considering the future necessities. Sisecam who has 90 years of experience, more than 24 thousand employees, production activities in 14 countries on four continents, and a sales network of more than 150 countries , continues its growth journey in line with its " Global Excellence " strategy and with an inclusive approach that supports the development of company's entire ecosystem. Sisecam takes responsibility for protecting the planet, empowering society and transforming life with its CareForNext strategy, which is compliant with and centered around the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Sisecam uses all its experience and competencies to promote sustainable development in every aspect.

We are looking for a Mining Operations Engineer to take part in Şişecam Mining Operations located in Milas-Yatağan. The ideal candidate would have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering
• Holds or eligible to obtain a ‘Daimi Nezaretçilik' Certificate
• Minimum 2 years of experience in open-pit mining operations, particularly in feldspar, quartz, and industrial raw materials
• Resides in or is willing to relocate to Aydın-Çine / Muğla-Milas regions
• Good command of English
• Strong communication skills and eager to learn
• Preferably experienced in using SAP
• Holds a Class B driver’s license and actively drives

Job Description

• Preparing annual production plans for mining sites and facilities in line with factories’ raw material requirements, and monitoring the production process
• Managing operational activities within open-pit mining operations and leading on-site teams
• Conducting planning and project development activities for the operation and improvement of facilities
• Ensuring that all operations are carried out in compliance with current laws and regulations
• Following up on permit and extension processes required under mining license regulations
• Implementing initiatives aimed at reducing costs across quarries and facilities