Description:
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POSITION NAME |
Chief Projects & Technical Officer (CPTO) |
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ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT |
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Function |
Projects & Technical |
Department |
Projects & Technical |
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Reporting to |
Chief Executive Officer |
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Location |
Muscat |
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Direct Reports |
Director, Studies & Delivery; Director, Project Controls & Readiness |
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JOB CONTENT |
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The Chief Projects & Technical Officer (CPTO) is responsible for the planning, delivery, and assurance of the company's major mining and processing projects. The role oversees the entire project lifecycle from feasibility through execution and handover, ensuring adherence to Stage-Gate governance, cost, schedule, quality, and safety standards. The CPTO ensures operational readiness, embeds technical excellence, and drives capital discipline across all development projects. |
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Stage-Gate |
Role of CPTO |
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G0–1 (Concept/Scoping) |
Consulted – provides technical input on early scoping assumptions. |
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G2 (Pre-Feasibility) |
Responsible – manages technical study development and validation. |
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G3 (Feasibility/Investment Decision) |
Accountable – prepares feasibility package and reviews technical due diligence. |
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G4 (Execution/Construction) |
Accountable – leads project execution, engineering, cost, schedule, and quality assurance. |
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G5 (Handover/Closure) |
Responsible – ensures commissioning, operational readiness, and lessons learned documentation. |
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BUSINESS UNDERSTANDING |
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HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT |
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