Mill Maintenance General Foreperson

Discovery is an Americas-focused precious metals company with a diversified portfolio. Our Mission is to deliver sustainable value for all stakeholders by operating in a safe and responsible manner and having a positive impact on local communities.

Located in and around the City of Timmins, Ontario, Porcupine has two underground and one open pit mines.  A continuous operation for over 100 years that provides a great work-life balance. Employees from diverse backgrounds are empowered through engagement, involvement, and growth opportunities in the workplace.

Location

Timmins, Ontario

Schedule

5x2

Purpose

To ensure the safe and efficient maintenance and management of assets for the mill, primary and secondary crushing plants, and tailing/effluent treatment facilities to meet or exceed safety, production, costs and availability targets, while ensuring safety and environmental compliance.

Responsibilities

Safety Compliance

• Responsible for development, monitoring and improvement of safety performance for all employees working in the mill, crushing plants, plate shop and tailing/ETP facilities.
• Responds to emergency situations and unusual operating or maintenance conditions to ensure the safety of personnel and limit potential negative impacts on production and costs.
• Responsible for ensuring the mill, crushing plants, and tailing facilities remain in compliance with the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Responsible for maintaining a high standard of housekeeping in all areas within the mill, crushing plants and tailing facilities..
• Promotes and monitors the utilization of the 5 Point Safety Card, Safety Innovation and Unsafe Condition programs, incident reporting and accident investigations. Ensures timely follow-up and implementation of corrective measures.
• Participates in the development of Health and Safety action plans and conducts random Safety Tours. Ensures adequate and timely follow-up to identified issues and action items.
• Attends each mill maintenance safety meeting and participates in the morning safety huddles.
• Ensure that supervisors, maintenance personnel , and contractors working in the mill, plate shop, tailing/ETP areas and crushing plants are properly trained and inducted.

Personnel Management

• Provides leadership and direction for mill maintenance, crusher crews, plate shop and site services.
• Holds meetings to ensure that employees are kept informed of safety, production, maintenance issues and cost performance statistics, to encourage growth and participation in potential improvements to each KPI.
• Participates in the hiring process for both staff and bargaining unit employees within the department to ensure that new hires have the skills, qualifications and competencies required of them to become a contributing member of the mill team.
• Provides a coordination and planning link between the training department to ensure maintenance personnel are trained according to the government regulations, requirements of the CBA, and as special needs arise.

Production/KPI's

• Responsibility for maintenance and management of assets/equipment within the department in such a manner as to ensure production and execution of the annual operating plan..
• Liaises with open pit department to ensure maintenance activities enhance the efficiency and cost effectiveness of mining operations.
• Works closely with the Mill Operations General Foreperson and Metallurgist Superintendent to ensure efficient planning, coordination and execution of work.
• Provides input and offers their expertise and knowledge to the Mill General Foreperson to help support decisions affecting production, maintenance, operational and safety issues.
• Through workplace inspections, interactions, and improvement programs, develops modifications to mill equipment, procedures, and policies to improve safety, increase asset life and/or performance and reduce costs. Ensures that modifications will be cost effective.
• Works closely with the Metallurgist Superintendent on enhancement projects and initiatives that will yield benefits. Ensures timely execution of these initiatives.
• Responsible for the maintenance aspects of the tailing disposal and effluent treatment facilities to ensure cost effective compliance with environmental regulations and the tailing management plan. Initiates corrective action when required.
• Participates in strategic planning and preparation of annual maintenance and operating budgets.

Training and Education

 

• Degree, Technical Diploma, Valid Trades Certificate or equivalent work experience and/or training.
• Minimum 10 years experience in asset management and maintenance practices.
• Minimum 5 years in a supervisory role.
• A solid background in the maintenance, operation and optimization of crushing and grinding plants, process control, tailing management, and effluent treatment.
• Must be self motivated and have the ability to motivate others and initiate change that yields positive results in terms of safety, the environment, production and cost management in the crusher/mill areas.
• A solid knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations for Mines and Mining Plants is essential.

We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you

As an equal opportunity employer, Discovery is committed to diversity, inclusion and accessibility. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.