Coordinator, Shift Operations

First Quantum Minerals; Colon (MI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

First Quantum Minerals is seeking a Process Plant Operations Manager to lead a large-scale processing facility, driving throughput, recovery and product quality while Upholding safety and environmental standards.

The role requires extensive metallurgical experience in a multinational mining context, strong leadership, and a track record of delivering operational improvements. You will manage equipment strategies, budgets and capital projects while coaching national staff.

Qualifications

• Must hold a tertiary qualification in process engineering or a related field.
• Post-graduate qualifications are highly regarded.
• Minimum 15 years in technical and leadership roles in large metallurgical operations.
• Experience with crushing, grinding and flotation circuits in base metals.

Responsibilities

• Operate in compliance with all relevant laws and SHE requirements.
• Lead safety culture and ensure safe operating procedures.
• Drive efficiency to meet plant throughput, recovery and product quality targets.
• Manage production budgets and capital projects on an ongoing basis.
• Develop staff and mentor national personnel across departments.
• Foster collaboration with Maintenance, Mining and Production leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Project management

Process optimization

Education

Tertiary qualification in Process Engineering / Mineral Processing / Metallurgy

Post-graduate qualifications

Job description

The career you're looking for starts here. Find the role that will give you challenges and opportunities.

At First Quantum, we free the talent of our people by taking a very different approach which is underpinned by a very different, very definite culture – the “First Quantum Way”.

Working with us is not like working anywhere else, which is why we recruit people who will take a bolder, smarter approach to spot opportunities, solve problems and deliver results.

Our culture is all about encouraging you to think independently and to challenge convention to deliver the best result. That’s how we continue to achieve extraordinary things in extraordinary locations.

Qualifications & Experience

Tertiary qualification in Process Engineering, Mineral Processing, Metallurgy, or a related field

Post-graduate qualifications are highly regarded

Minimum of 15 years of technical and leadership experience in large, complex metallurgical process operations within a multinational mining company

Significant experience in base metal crushing/grinding and flotation circuits; direct copper concentrator experience is highly regarded

Familiarity with best practices in workplace Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) management systems

Excellent leadership and motivational skills

Strong understanding of technical, production, and maintenance strategies for large-scale, continuous mineral processing plants

Excellent cognitive and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex metallurgical information, process improvement initiatives, and control strategies

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to assemble data and produce clear and accurate operational performance reports (upward and downward communication)

Excellent project management and interpersonal skills

Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment

Core Specific Responsibilities & Expected Deliverables

Operate in compliance with all relevant and applicable laws of Panama

Ensure appropriate Safety and Environmental Management Systems are implemented for the Processing Plant Engineering team

Drive and embed a strong safety culture within the department and ensure adherence to safe operating procedures across all plant activities

Ensure all Safety and Environmental incidents are promptly addressed and reported

Build and maintain strong working relationships with Mining, Maintenance, Port, TMF, and Technical Production leadership teams

Champion key plant safety systems, including work permitting and lock-out procedures, to control operational hazards

Support effective management of the production budget on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis

Consistently deliver the primary KPI of optimized plant equipment performance to achieve throughput, recovery, and product quality targets

Ensure plant defects are identified and corrected, balancing short-term production needs with long-term preventative measures

Foster a strong team environment across Process, Maintenance, and Mining departments

Ensure effective engagement and coordination with the Commercial Department to guarantee availability of consumables, parts, and materials for scheduled plans

Ensure production schedules include appropriate planned maintenance periods

JOB DESCRIPTION: Process Plant Operations Manager

C2 – INTERNAL

Manage equipment strategies and long-term shutdown plans in collaboration with Maintenance leadership

Support the Process Department by delivering optimized equipment operability to achieve plant throughput targets

Manage, track, and report continuous improvement initiatives and departmental culture to enhance operational performance

Approve and implement capital improvement projects

Implement the approved organizational structure, manning levels, and resources required to deliver the Plant Operations Plan

Maintain staff development and training programs, with a strong focus on skills transfer and coaching of national staff

Actively manage talent development and succession planning for critical roles

Champion and implement key organizational initiatives within the department

Support the preparation of daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual operational reports

Support the preparation of quarterly and annual operational budgets and forecasts

Control, report, and reduce operational costs

Act in the Process Manager role as required and perform general site leadership duties as assigned

Perform other related duties as required