Superintendent, Digital Innovations at First Quantum Mineral

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• Develop and execute the mine site AI strategy, aligning AI initiatives with operational priorities in mining, processing, maintenance, and safety — ensuring AI investments deliver tangible production and cost outcomes. • Lead the identification, scoping, and business case development for high-value AI use cases across mining, processing, smelter and support services. • Oversee the full lifecycle of AI solutions from data acquisition and model development through to production deployment, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement — using MLOps/LLMOps best practices in mine environments. • Direct the integration of AI and machine learning models with operational technology (OT) systems including SCADA, fleet management systems (FMS), mine planning tools, historians, and condition monitoring platforms. • Lead and mentor a team of AI Engineers, Data Scientists, and AI Specialist, fostering a high-performance culture focused on innovation, collaboration, and skills development within the AI section. • Partner with Mine Operations, Maintenance, Geology, Survey, Processing, and Safety teams to embed AI-driven insights into daily workflows, planning cycles, and decision-making processes. • Oversee the development and deployment of predictive maintenance models for critical mining assets including shovels, trucks, conveyors, mills, pumps, and compressors — leveraging vibration, thermal, and operational data. • Drive the implementation of computer vision across mining, processing, smelter and safety to deliver operational improvements • Champion the use of AI-powered production optimisation tools including real-time fleet dispatch, drilling and blasting intelligence, ore body modelling, and pit-to-plant integration using digital twin technologies. • Manage vendor relationships and technology partnerships for AI platforms, cloud services, and specialist AI solution providers relevant to the mining sector. • Develop and manage the AI section budget including capital expenditure for AI infrastructure, operational costs, licencing, and training — ensuring spend delivers measurable return on investment. • Drive AI literacy and adoption across the mine site through structured training programmes, workshops, and targeted enablement sessions for operational and technical teams. • Produce executive-level reporting on AI programme performance, value delivered, risks, and the forward roadmap for presentation to site and group leadership. • Ensure all AI solutions comply with applicable regulatory requirements, environmental standards, and First Quantum Minerals data governance and cybersecurity policies. • Stay abreast of emerging AI research, mining technology trends, and industry best practices — translating relevant advances into actionable opportunities for the site.