Process Operations, Manager

SSR Mining Inc.; Valmy (NV); Presencial; USD 140 000 - 190 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

SSR Mining Inc. in Nevada is seeking a Process Manager to lead the safe and efficient operation of its heap leach gold recovery facility, overseeing a 55-person team and multiple labs.

You will drive operational strategies, optimization initiatives, and ensure compliance with MSHA standards while coordinating with the Projects Manager on site initiatives. This role requires strong leadership and a track record of improving metallurgical performance.

Qualificações

• B.S. in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering or equivalent Process related degree.
• 8+ years in mining with heap leach operations.
• 5+ years supervising experience in a process-related field.
• Strong leadership, coaching and change management abilities.
• Proven track record in safety and environmental performance.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and manage the safe, efficient operation of the heap leach gold recovery facility.
• Develop and manage annual operating and capital budgets and forecasts.
• Provide strategic leadership for the Process Department (55+ staff) and labs.
• Drive continuous improvement in metallurgical accounting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Collaborate with the Projects Manager on large site projects.
• Ensure MSHA regulation compliance and safety standards.
• Align site objectives with corporate leadership for gold recovery targets.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Coaching

Data organization

Evaluation skills

MSHA knowledge

Communication

Time management

Safety culture

Process optimization

Budgeting

Formação académica

B.S. in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Who Are We?

SSR Mining Inc. is an intermediate gold company with four producing assets located in the USA, Canada, and Argentina, combined with a global pipeline of high-quality development and exploration assets in the USA, Turkey, and Canada.

SSR’s commitment to safety, collaboration, and excellence allows us to continue building upon our already strong foundation. With an industry-leading pipeline of projects, strong financial positioning, and talented employees, we look forward to our bright future!

Job Description

General Objectives

Reporting to the General Manager, the Process Manager will lead and manage the safe and efficient operation of all process related activities to deliver production targets within cost and operational constraints. The Process Manager leads a team of 55 to operate a medium sized heap leach gold recovery facility (approximately 225,000 ounces per year) including recovery plant, refinery, assay lab and metallurgical lab.

Key Areas of Responsibilities & Duties

Process Leadership

• Provide balanced, strategic leadership in all functions and activities of the Process Department to maximize productivity at the most reasonable cost. This includes operations, maintenance, metallurgy, and assay lab activities
• Support the development, execution, and ongoing optimization of operational and asset management strategies
• Ensure best practice methods and continuous improvement systems are developed and maintained for the Process Department and benchmarked against other processing operations
• Seek opportunities to grow inter-departmental partnerships to promote teamwork and deliver optimized results
• Identify, recommend, and execute opportunities to automate process functions to improve safety and cost efficiencies
• Maintain and drive continuous improvement in metallurgical accounting, forecasting, and reporting
• Maintain and optimize a process department reporting system
• Lead and actively seek opportunities to improve gold security
• Serve as the primary process activities resource for the mine site
• Actively participate and provide technical guidance for large site projects executed by the Projects Manager
• Liaise with internal corporate functional leadership to drive alignment and optimal gold recovery

General Leadership

• Unwavering focus on safety and environmental stewardship
• Participate as a member of the Marigold Site Leadership Team to develop strategic organizational initiatives for the improvement of site-wide performance objectives
• Provide safety and environmental leadership by always setting the example, inspiring our safety vision, challenging the processes, empowering the workforce, and celebrating our successes
• Develop and implement annual financial operating and capital budgets and forecasts that ensure compliance with organizational and strategic expenditure requirements
• Develop, exemplify, and maintain positive and effective leadership and skills within the process department, at all levels
• Develop and maintain positive and effective professional working relationships with vendors and co-workers
• Provide balanced strategic leadership both short term, and long term through 12 to 18 months with strategic planning initiatives
• Lead staff members in daily operations by providing administrative and technical direction in accordance to Marigold policy and procedure to achieve safe, efficient, and effective results
• Hold self/direct reports and department members accountable to safe and productive work practices as outlined within Marigold guidelines and policies
• Attract and grow a strong team aligned to deliver the site strategy
• Set team priorities in the context of the site and department goals to best utilize the skills of the team
• Establish and maintain continuous improvement work practices that align with the Marigold safety culture and strategic business plan initiatives
• Have a strong field presence by driving meaningful safety interactions and condition inspections

Required Skills

• Ability to read, comprehend, interpret, and learn metallurgical literature, technical data and manuals and use the information to improve process, prevent loss or minimize risk
• Excellent people skills in the areas of coaching and mentoring, data organization and evaluation skills
• Decisive with the ability to influence direction and manage organizational change
• Ability to set up, administer and audit systems for compliance, action planning and control
• Presentation, interpersonal and communication skills appropriate to all organizational levels
• Self-starter with excellent team building and motivational skills
• Ability to build commitment and alignment in teams and in individuals
• Strong time management skills with the ability to work to tight deadlines
• Strong understanding of MSHA regulations relating to process practices

Required Experience

• B.S. in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering or equivalent Process related degree preferred
• 8+ years of experience in the mining industry with proven experience leading safe operations in a heap leach gold processing facility
• 5+ years of overall supervision experience. Relevant experience in a process related field is preferable
• Experience impacting and influencing employee motivation
• Prior experience in effective change management techniques and application
• Relevant experience leading programs to prevent losses incidents people, equipment, material, and the environment

SSR Mining Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.