Position Summary

Reporting to the Process Plant Manager, the Process Plant Operations Superintendent will be responsible for the overall management of people, safety, and production associated with the Process Plant. The incumbent will lead the development and delivery of the strategic plan to ensure that departmental performance is executed in a safe and efficient manner.  The incumbent will liaise with the mine and maintenance departments to collaborate on various projects and initiatives. You will provide leadership and direction to the process plant team through coaching, mentorship, and development with a focus on a safe and inclusive culture. 

Furthermore, the purpose of this job is to optimize the safe extraction of product at the Project site through the supervision of the process plant department employees and contractors based on capital and operating budgets, and the process plant plan and scheduling.  You will assist the Process Plant Manager to ensure that production and development activities are achieved to plan specifications, by driving ongoing change in levels of safety, productivity, cost, and quality to promote continuous improvements. 

This position is located at the Valentine Gold Mine site, working on a 14 days in/14 days out rotation. 

Accountabilities/Responsibilities:

Governance:

• Develop and maintain ongoing internal and external collaborative relationships with all stakeholders.
• Implement and support policies, procedures and legislative requirements and monitor compliance.

Health, Safety and Environment:

• Promote a culture where health, safety and environment are always the highest priority.
• Ensure the completion and tracking of appropriate safety training for employees and ensure the tools are in place for employees to complete their work safety and legislative requirements are met.

Operation:

• Monitor and supervise the overall operation of the processing facilities including all support systems and infrastructure.
• Monitor and analyze plant performance to maximize production, maximize utilization/availability, improve reliability, identify opportunities for research projects to improve process systems, explore modern technologies and drive plant improvements while providing technical support to operations and maintenance personnel.
• Interface with cross-functional groups to develop production targets for forecasts and budgets and coordinate the above activities with other mine departments.
• Oversee and implement production programs and operations to maximize production efficiency and resources.
• Plan and execute process plant development in collaboration with metallurgy, maintenance, and supervisory departments.
• Optimize the metallurgical and environmental performance of the plant by monitoring, procedural changes, process control and innovation.
• Analyze records and reports to ensure that all programs are on target and OHS performances are met.
• Ensure the process plant operates in accordance with applicable legislation and employment laws.

Budgets and Resource Management

• Ensure the appropriate allocation of operating and capital costs to achieve business plans through the annual budget process and monthly review of costs and budget variances.
• Review and provide directions on future equipment and labour requirements.

Leadership Development:

• Promote and support a culture of integrity, excellence, accountability and teamwork..
• Manage performance by setting expectations, conduct performance reviews and providing feedback and coaching to direct reports.
• Promote the principle of ownership, accountability and mutual respect to the workforce and supervision.
• Foster an effective environment for employee relations.
• Perform other duties as required.

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor of Engineering – Chemical, Mineral Processing, or Metallurgy or a related field is preferred.
• 10-15 years related work experience (experience in a processing plant), with a minimum of 10 years managing teams is required.
• Project management experience is preferred.
• A valid driver’s license and a driver’s abstract required.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Knowledge and understanding of NL health, safety and environmental acts and legislation relating to mining operations.
• A proven leader who has a record of accomplishment in building a culture of safety, inclusion, and operational excellence.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively mentor and develop teams to support career growth.
• Ability to collaborate with others across the organization and build strong relationships.
• Organized and detail oriented.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential in presenting, communicating, and interacting with stakeholders and at all levels of management.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment.
• Proven analytical skills that can quickly assess and resolve complex issues.
• Knowledge of Excel spreadsheets and experience in using advance consolidation and reporting tools, ex. SAP, and Power Point presentations.