Plant Operations Expert

G Mining Services / G Services Miniers; Brossard; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Family health insurance

Deferred profit sharing

Job summary

G Mining Services is seeking a Plant Operations Expert to provide hands-on operating expertise across the lifecycle of mining projects, ensuring safe, productive, and efficient facilities from design through operation.

The role collaborates with multidisciplinary teams and clients to optimize startup, commissioning, and ramp-up, while developing SOPs, operating philosophies, and performance monitoring tools. Strong English skills are required, with travel to Canada and abroad as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical, Chemical, Mechanical, Mining, or Process Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in mineral processing plant operations.
• Experience supporting plant startup, commissioning, and ramp-up.
• Exposure to EPCM projects is a strong asset.
• Solid knowledge of crushing, grinding, flotation, gravity concentration, thickening, filtration, tailings, reagent systems, and utility systems.
• Strong knowledge of process optimization, production planning, KPIs, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational expertise during conceptual studies, feasibility studies, basic engineering, and detailed design.
• Review plant layouts, equipment arrangements, and operating philosophies to optimize safety, accessibility, productivity, and operational efficiency.
• Participate in design reviews, HAZOPs, operability studies, constructability reviews, and risk assessments.
• Develop operational readiness strategies and transition plans from construction to operations.
• Support the development of operating philosophies, SOPs, startup and shutdown procedures.
• Develop commissioning, startup, and ramp-up strategies in collaboration with the commissioning and process teams.
• Participate in pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, and performance testing activities.
• Support process optimization during initial plant operation and production ramp-up.
• Identify bottlenecks and recommend improvements to maximize throughput, recovery, and plant availability.
• Assist in staffing plans, shift structures, operator competency, and training programs.
• Prepare operating manuals, troubleshooting guides, and performance monitoring tools.
• Analyze plant performance data and recommend continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mentor client operations personnel during startup.
• Travel to project sites in Canada and internationally as required.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Communication

English fluency

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical, Chemical, Mechanical, Mining, or Process Engineering

Job description

Reporting to the Vice-President of Process & Commissioning, the Plant Operations Expert will provide operational expertise throughout the lifecycle of mining projects, ensuring facilities are designed, commissioned, and transitioned into operation with safety, productivity, and operational excellence in mind.

The successful candidate will leverage practical plant operating experience to support engineering, commissioning, operational readiness, startup, and plant optimization. Acting as the voice of the future operator, they will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams and clients to ensure facilities are safe, efficient, and ready for sustainable production.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational expertise during conceptual studies, feasibility studies, basic engineering, and detailed design.
• Review plant layouts, equipment arrangements, and operating philosophies to optimize safety, accessibility, productivity, and operational efficiency.
• Participate in design reviews, HAZOPs, operability studies, constructability reviews, and risk assessments.
• Develop operational readiness strategies and transition plans from construction to operations.
• Support the development of operating philosophies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), startup procedures, and shutdown procedures.
• Develop commissioning, startup, and ramp-up strategies in collaboration with the commissioning and process teams.
• Participate in pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, and performance testing activities.
• Support process optimization during initial plant operation and production ramp-up.
• Identify operational bottlenecks and recommend improvements to maximize throughput, recovery, equipment utilization, and plant availability.
• Assist in developing staffing plans, shift structures, operator competency requirements, and training programs.
• Prepare operational documentation, including operating manuals, troubleshooting guides, and performance monitoring tools.
• Analyze plant performance data and recommend continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mentor client operations personnel and provide operational coaching during startup.
• Support troubleshooting efforts during commissioning and early operations.
• Travel to project sites in Canada and internationally as required.

Requirement

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical, Chemical, Mechanical, Mining, or Process Engineering, or an equivalent combination of technical education and extensive plant operations experience.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in mineral processing plant operations, including supervisory or operational leadership responsibilities.
• Strong operational experience in gold, base metals, lithium, or other mineral processing facilities.
• Experience supporting plant startup, commissioning, and production ramp-up.
• Previous experience working on EPCM projects is considered a strong asset.
• Solid understanding of crushing, grinding, flotation, gravity concentration, thickening, filtration, tailings, reagent systems, and utility systems.
• Strong knowledge of process optimization, production planning, operational KPIs, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience developing operating procedures and training plant personnel.
• Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities with experience working in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.
• Willingness to travel internationally.
• Fluency in English is required; French, Spanish, or Portuguese would be considered assets.

Additional Information

• The position will be based at the G Mining Services office in Brossard.
• Possibility of working in hybrid mode (office and remote work).
• Office located at REM station "Du Quartier"
• Opportunity to travel internationally and within Canada based on the candidate's needs and availability.

Benefits of being part of our team

G Mining cares strongly about the well-being of its employees so that they can thrive in all areas of their lives. The company's family values are reflected across the range of benefits provided to our team members. By joining our team, you will get to enjoy the following benefits:

• Bonus based on the employee's and the company's performance because we are committed to rewarding employee contributions.
• Family group insurance paid 100% by G Mining (drugs, paramedical, dental, vision and travel) as it is important to take care of yourself.
• Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan (DPSP) in which we make contributions so you can enjoy the retirement you deserve.
• Social activities to provide employees opportunities to have fun and connect with each other.
• Reimbursement program for sports-related expenses to keep you motivated to adopt healthy lifestyle habits.
• Training program because we value the professional development of our employees.
• Telemedicine service for easier access to a healthcare professional.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) when you need support.
• Opportunity to work remotely to avoid commuting time, and free parking when working in the office.

G Mining Services welcomes all submissions and is committed to evaluating them without discriminatory bias. We offer equal employment opportunities to all.

Knowledge of a language other than French is required for this position since G Mining Services' clients are international and the incumbent will have to communicate with them on a regular basis.