Mill Maintenance Superintendent

Kinross Gold Corporation; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinross Gold Corporation in Alaska is seeking a Mill Maintenance Supervisor to lead coordination of the mill's maintenance activities and help maximize process efficiencies while upholding Kinross Ways for Maintenance and safety standards.

The role requires a Bachelor of Science in engineering and at least ten years in process plant operations, including maintenance planning and frontline supervision. Expect shift work with potential overtime and weekend duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in engineering required or equivalent work experience.
• Ten years previous experience in process plant operations, including five years in precious metals, maintenance planning, and front line supervision is required.
• General knowledge of mining and the integration of the mining, milling, and maintenance functions.
• Must be available for shift work, overtime, holidays, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Establish operating and maintenance priorities with the Mill Superintendent to meet production goals.
• Coordinate activities with Maintenance and Operations to complete work orders.
• Supervise General Foreman and maintain equipment availability safely.
• Prepare monthly summaries and individual reports as required.
• Participate in the design and construction of plant expansions or modifications.

Skills

Leadership

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Meet production and maintenance goals by coordinating the activities of the mill to maximize process efficiencies and maintain the Kinross Ways for Maintenance metrics.

Essential Functions

• Establish operating and maintenance priorities by working with the Mill Superintendent to meet production goals.
• Establish operating priorities and work with Maintenance and Operations teams to coordinate activities in completing work orders.
• Supervise multi-craft General Foreman and maintain acceptable equipment availabilities in a safe manner to meet the company's production goals.
• Manage and evaluate the job performance of the Mill Maintenance General Foreman and Sr Planner concerning safety, production, training and development, and supervisory skills.
• Recommend and coordinate process modifications to increase gold recovery and plant availability, decrease costs, and improve safety and health aspects of the mill.
• Review performance evaluations, recommend promotions, and carry out disciplinary actions as needed.
• Review documentation of accidents, injuries, and equipment damage and recommend prevention strategies as necessary.
• Work with purchasing and warehouse to ensure constant availability of mill maintenance consumables.
• Monitor records concerning all facets of maintenance in the mill including safety meetings, attendance, vacations, scheduling, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, and accidents.
• Possess knowledge of all phases of mill equipment including critical components and change-out hours.
• Work with safety and environmental personnel to monitor work areas and maintain and improve the health and safety of the mill work environment.
• Work with the Ore Processing Manager to compile annual operating budgets.
• Prepare monthly summaries and individual reports as required.
• Participate in the design and construction of plant expansions or modifications.
• Maintain accurate records and files.
• Must be production oriented.
• Punctuality and regular attendance is required.
• Meet or exceed established performance expectations set by management.
• Compliance with all company policies and procedures, including, but not limited to safety, confidentiality, and environmental policies.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by the state.
• Work safely in all areas and identify potential safety hazards and work with management to correct them.
• Work without significant risk of harm to self and others.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications and Skill Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Employee must have sufficient education to read and write instructions, perform simple mathematical calculations, and keep records.
• Bachelor of Science in engineering required or equivalent work experience.
• Ten years previous experience in process plant operations, including five years in precious metals, maintenance planning, and front line supervision is required.
• General knowledge of mining and the integration of the mining, milling, and maintenance functions.
• Good working knowledge and skills with a P.C. utilizing word processing and spreadsheet programs.
• Strong verbal, written, analytical, problem solving, and persuasive skills, and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management.
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently, with others in a team environment, and as part of the management team.
• Ability to function within the qualifications outlined in the attached physical demands sheets.
• Must be available for shift work, overtime, holidays, and weekends.

Health, Safety and Environmental Requirements

• Adheres to all safety and environmental considerations.
• Have a strong commitment to safe working practices.
• Wears Personal Protective Equipment at all times while in the production environment.
• Is alert and observes, corrects, and reports unsafe conditions.
• Follows operating procedures and complies with all regulatory requirements.