Supervisor- Field Maintenance

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Kershaw (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonuses

Comprehensive benefits (health, vision

Dental, 401K, and more

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

OceanaGold is seeking a Maintenance Shift Supervisor for the Haile Gold Mine in the United States to ensure safe and efficient maintenance execution on loading and drilling equipment. The role involves coordinating with mobile maintenance teams and other departments on a rotating schedule.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years in mining maintenance, 2 years in a supervisory role, and hands-on experience with Komatsu PC 3000/4000 and CAT large equipment.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of technical experience in mining maintenance with loaders, shovels, drills
• 2 years in a supervisory or equivalent role
• Direct hands-on experience with Komatsu PC 3000/4000 and CAT large equipment

Responsibilities

• Review and direct technicians on scheduled/unscheduled repair activities
• Discuss upcoming schedules and plans with peers
• Coordinate with operations supervisors/dispatcher for all scheduled activities
• Assign and distribute work order packages with standard plans and labels
• Spend at least 50% of time on visible leadership with technicians
• Attend shift meetings to relay machine status and priorities
• Support safety/reliability improvements with PM/reactive technicians
• Manage work orders and operating systems
• Assist continuous improvement initiatives with the crew

Skills

Mining maintenance

Supervisory experience

Equipment troubleshooting

Safety leadership

Education

Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technician degree

Tools

Komatsu PC 3000/4000

CAT 6020

CAT 992K/993K/988H

CAT SIS

CAT ET

Cummins Quickserve

Minestar

Pronto

MS Office Suite

Job description

OceanaGold is a global intermediate gold and copper producer with more than 35 years of exploration, development and operating experience. We have four operating mines – Haile in the USA, Macraes and Waihi in New Zealand, and Didipio in the Philippines and a global workforce of ~5,400 employees and contractors.

Our people, assets, and strategy are core to our success. Guided by our values—Care, Respect, Integrity, Performance, and Teamwork—we strive to be a trusted company people want to work for, partner with, supply and invest in, to create value. We are committed to safe and responsible mining that generates strong returns and contributes to sustainable development in the regions where we operate. OceanaGold is listed on the Toronto and New York Stock Exchanges (TSX: OGC; NYSE: OGC).

Job Description

The Maintenance Shift Supervisor ensures that all planned / unplanned maintenance activities for the for loading and drilling equipment is properly executed in a safe and efficient manner. Work closely with other teams and supervisors within mobile maintenance and other departments across the site. This is a rotating schedule.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Review and direct technicians on all scheduled / unscheduled repair activities, ensuring safe / efficient execution.
• Discuss upcoming schedules and plans with peers
• Coordinate with the operations supervisors / dispatcher for all scheduled activities. Ensure the sequencing matches the schedule as developed.
• Assign and distribute the work order packages which include appropriate standard job plans, single point lessons, oil sample labels to the technicians.
• Spend at minimum 50% of time on “visible felt leadership” interacting with the technicians and service contractors.
• Attend meetings when on shift to communicate current machine status & priority, unplanned sick leave, parts issues, required schedule changes and uncompleted work orders requiring rescheduling.
• Proactive interaction with Reactive and PM Technicians – supporting and executing safety / reliability improvements to the equipment.
• Work order and operating system management
• Develop crew support for other continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years technical experience in the Mining Maintenance Sector with an emphasis on loaders, hydraulic shovels, excavators, platform drills and boom drills
• 2 years’ experience as a supervisor or an equivalent supervisory position
• Direct practical experience working with mining equipment, particularly Komatsu PC 3000 & 4000, CAT 6020 excavators, CAT 992K, 993K, 988H front end loaders, electric drive haul trucks and various CAT ancillary equipment.
• Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technician degree preferred but not required

Skills:

• MS Office Suite (MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook)
• Pronto software experience would be desired
• CAT SIS
• CAT ET
• Cummins Quickserve and related programs
• Minestar

Additional Information

Key Result Areas & Measures

• Excellent and demonstrated commitment to safety & health, interacting with maintenance shop personnel to ensure activities are completed without compromise to the safety and health of all personnel.
• Focus on “visible felt leadership” spending at minimum 50% of time interacting with the technicians.
• Ensure key performance measures are actively reviewed with the technicians targeting fleet availability.
• Positive and enthusiastic team member, seeking to assist and mentor others.
• Rigorous and thorough management for completing scheduled / unscheduled activities to minimize the production impact of the equipment being down for maintenance activities.
• Actively and constructively communicate opportunities for improvement / development to technicians consistently updating individuals as to their current job performance.
• Maintain rigorous housekeeping habits of all maintenance work areas.
• Maintain maintenance shift reports, area inspections, planned general inspections, dispatch reporting data and employee evaluations.
• Maintain good working relationships with key vendors / manufacturers such as Linder (Komatsu), Blanchard (Cat)
• Provide technical support and training to the PM and repair technicians.
• Submit - at minimum - one Field Level Risk Assessment daily.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs, talk, hear and see.
• Must be Fit for Duty: Able to lift and carry 50lbs overhead, climb ladders, work at heights, etc.
• Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions: wind, rain, sun.
• Work is in a surface mine setting, which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity.
• Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine environment, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves, and any other protective equipment as required.
• Haile Gold Mine, Inc. promotes a drug/alcohol free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going random drug testing.

WHAT'S ON OFFER:

• Competitive salary + short-term and long-term bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, vision and dental insurance, 401K, and more
• Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

YOU MATTER: OceanaGold is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. We believea variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. Should you require any assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact usat [e-mail]