"Alerted.org

Job Description

Under the direction of the Ore Processing Manager, the Process Maintenance Superintendent directs all activities for their respective maintenance department to meet production goals in a safe and efficient manner.

Job Responsibilities

Safety and Compliance:

• Set and enforce a culture of safety excellence, ensuring strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations.

• Conduct regular safety meetings and training sessions for the team.

• Lead safety audits, incident investigations, and root cause analyses to prevent future occurrences.

• Ensure all maintenance personnel are trained in the latest safety protocols and emergency response procedures.

• Develop and oversee safety programs, hazard assessments, and risk mitigation strategies for maintenance activities.

Strategic Team Leadership and Development:

• Actively engage in workforce planning, recruiting, and succession planning to develop a skilled and adaptable maintenance team.

• Supervise, mentor, and develop the Process and Electrical Maintenance team.

• Organize work plans, prioritize, and administer processes and procedures to ensure efficient use of time and resources.

• Promote a high-performance culture by setting expectations, conducting performance reviews, and providing feedback and coaching.

• Foster a culture of accountability, performance excellence, and continuous learning.

Education and Experience

1. Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field preferred.

2. Strong understanding of CIC, VCIC, Kilns, Scrubbers, Pressure Strip, pumps, leaching & other systems related to gold recovery.

3. Minimum 10-15 years of progressive maintenance experience in mining, heavy industry, or mineral processing, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.

4. Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) or equivalent is highly desirable.

5. Proven track record in developing and implementing reliability-centered maintenance programs/

6. Proficient with CMMS software (e.g., JDE, SAP, Pronto) and advanced maintenance analytics, JDE preferred.

7. Proficient in Microsoft office required.

8. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to engage and influence at all organizational levels.

9. Must be 18 years old and presently authorized to work in the United States on a full time basis.

10. Requires valid driver's license.

11. The ability to communicate with all levels of personnel

12. Strong leadership/team building skills

Operational Management

• Develop and implement a long-term maintenance strategy focused on maximizing plant availability, minimizing unplanned downtime, and optimizing asset life cycles.

• Oversee all aspects of daily operation for fixed plant maintenance and electrical systems, including crushers, mills, conveyors, pumps, leaching circuits, and other critical process equipment.

• Oversee maintenance planning and execution, ensuring all scheduled, corrective, and emergency repairs are completed efficiently.

• Lead major shutdowns, turnarounds, and capital improvement projects, ensuring safe and timely execution.

• Ensure the timely and efficient completion of preventive and corrective maintenance to minimize downtime and maximize equipment availability.

• Align maintenance strategies with business objectives, ensuring cost-effective asset management and risk mitigation

• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as equipment availability, mean time between failures, and repair turnaround time to ensure accountability for maintenance performance across all levels.

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, integrating new technologies and industry best practices to enhance plant performance.

• Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment failures, providing technical guidance to the maintenance team.

• Champion reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) and condition monitoring programs to proactively identify and address potential failures.

• Ensure that the team is properly trained in the latest techniques, tools, and safety standards.

• Collaborate with the Mine Operations, Processing, and Engineering teams to align maintenance activities with overall production schedules.

• Develop, manage, and optimize the fixed plant maintenance budget, balancing cost control with operational reliability.

• Collaborate with Procurement and Inventory teams to establish a strategic spare parts management system that reduces downtime and minimizes carrying costs.

• Engage with senior leadership to develop capital investment strategies for plant infrastructure and equipment upgrades.

• Oversee contractor management, ensuring compliance with scope, quality, and safety requirements.

• Drive the adoption of digital solutions and predictive maintenance technologies to enhance asset performance and data-driven decision-making.

• Implement CMMS enhancements and optimize maintenance workflows to improve efficiency and reporting accuracy.

• Research and recommend industry advancements, such as automation, energy-efficient technologies, and AI-driven predictive analytics, to improve plant performance.