Employer: Lumina Sustainable Materials A/S
Position: Site Manager
Application deadline: Position will remain open until the right candidate is found
Form of employment: Full-time (4-weeks-on / 2-weeks-off rotation)
Do you want to help run a mine in Greenland?
Lumina Sustainable Materials A/S is seeking an experienced and dedicated Site Manager for our feldspar mine in Qaqortorsuaq.
As Site Manager, you will be a key figure in the daily operations and management of the mine. You will hold overall responsibility for coordination, communication, safety, planning, and personnel – acting as the link between senior management and the entire on-site team.
The position follows a 4-weeks-on / 2-weeks-off rotation. Transport to the airport closest to your residence will be covered by Lumina.
The mine site includes accommodation for 40 people, a kitchen and dining hall, a large workshop, a processing plant with ship loading facilities, a pontoon quay, 11.5 km of roads, an open pit with crushing plant, and an expected 2026 production of 400,000 tonnes. The operation runs 24/7, year-round.
Application and contact:
Send your application and CV to peter@lumina.gl. The position will remain open until the right candidate is found.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us on +299 49 37 13 (also available on WhatsApp).
Your responsibilities:
Management and operations
- Daily management and coordination of all activities at the mine.
- Communication between on-site employees and senior management.
- Reporting to the DOO (Director of Operations) and MD (Managing Director).
- Planning work tasks and staff rotation in cooperation with the DOO.
- Interviewing, hiring, and dismissing employees.
- Daily registration of timesheets, production figures, etc.
Efficiency and development
- Identify opportunities for improvement in operations, costs, and processes.
- Optimise equipment use and reduce downtime in cooperation with the DOO.
- Develop and implement an OEE system in cooperation with the DOO.
Safety and environment
- Serve as daily head of the on-site safety organisation.
- Act as highest authority at the mine in emergencies – liaising with authorities.
- Roll out health and safety programmes and conduct training.
- Ensure compliance with applicable Greenlandic safety standards.
- Implement and follow up on environmental monitoring.
People and organisation
- Develop and coach supervisors and employees.
- Contribute to HR strategies in recruitment, onboarding, performance, and retention.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, values, and code of conduct.
Your profile:
- Documented experience in a similar position – preferably from mining, industry, or offshore operations.
- Educated as a mining or civil engineer, marine engineer, or with another technical/trade background.
- Used to working towards production targets and thriving in a dynamic environment where the pace can be high without compromising safety, quality, or teamwork.
- Experience in personnel management, safety, and operations.
- Ability to work independently, take responsibility, and lead within a dynamic team.
- Fluent in English – Greenlandic or a Scandinavian language is an advantage.
- Outgoing, flexible, and a good team player.
- Enjoys working in a busy environment.
- Category B driving licence (C licence an advantage).
- Medical chest B and firefighter training are advantageous – otherwise relevant courses will be provided.
- Microsoft Excel and Word – user or superuser level.
We offer:
- A central role in an ambitious mining project with great opportunities.
- Work in an international company with strong values.
- Opportunity to influence and shape an exciting operations organisation.
- Responsibility for catering, mechanics, process manager, and pit manager within your team.
- Rotation schedule: 4 weeks on, 2 weeks off, or as otherwise agreed.
- Start date: As soon as possible by agreement.
Lumina Sustainable Materials A/S
PO Box 540, 3900 Nuuk
www.Lumina.gl ∙ CVR 12759711