Process Crushing & Grinding Area Operations Supervisor

Posted: 30 Nov 2011
Apply deadline: 31 Dec 2011
Location: Sanchez,Dominican Republic

Job Description:

  Position Overview   The incumbent is responsible for operational activities on a shift basis as well as supervising the hourly workforce. These duties will entail supervision of the operation of the crushing and grinding area circuits, which includes ore crushing and grinding circuits, ore thickener circuit, limestone crushing and grinding, lime slaking and lime kiln circuits. The incumbent will ensure proper safety and environmental management systems are followed as well as organizing employee training activities. The incumbent will serve as a positive role model with a high degree of Visible Felt Leadership in the field. The position location is in the Dominican Republic and will be a fly in/ fly out assignment.     Main Duties & Responsibilities  

• Implement SAFE task work procedures that will ensure the SAFE and efficient operation of all of the circuits within area of responsibility.
• Implement task work procedures that will ensure environmental compliance as they pertain to spills and air emission regulations.
• In collaboration with the safety department, perform a risk assessment of the operations, including tasks, workplaces and equipment with the goal of determining the critical tasks and workplaces. This will be the foundation for the creation of the standard operating procedures and the schedule of task observations and workplace inspections.
• Povide feedback to the Operations General Supervisor in relation to construction and process design.
• Interact with the HR department, to identify and hire operators.
• Hire and lead commissioning teams for his area of responsibility.
• Supervise a team of expat lead-hands and Dominicans operators. Make field contact a priority, with the goal of maintaining an engaging, positive and motivating work atmosphere, with pride in quality and productive work.
• Assist in the Pre-operational testing activities led by the EPCM contractor and identify non-compliance items that make the punch list.
• Ensure the employees acquire the most competency out of the Pre-ops testing activities and can act as instructors for the rest of the workforce.   
• Implement plant operator training and progression, document the training progress, perform task observations and perform employee training assessments.
• Create and maintain high work, workplace and housekeeping standards that will pertain to the process plant.
• Monitor and coordinate the shift activities and identify improvement opportunities when warranted and implement when possible.
• Coordinate the maintenance activities, including the use of Work Permits for his area of responsibility. Ensure the equipment is ready for the planned maintenance activities.
• Implement equipment maintenance inspection sheets and review with the maintenance supervisor to proactively identify equipment that requires attention.
• Lead and implement the safety and training programs, including (but not limited to) the development of the Risk management, Standard Operating Procedures, (SOP’s), Standard Maintenance Procedures (SMP’s), Workplace Inspections, Task Observations and Training programs.
• Interact in succession planning within the operations team to ensure PVDC achieves development of the Dominican employees to assume positions of increasing responsibility.
• Maintain proper training and documentation as it relates to the cyanide code.

 

Supervisory Requirements

The incumbent will be responsible for supervision of process plant lead hands, control room operators and process plant operators. Qualifications   To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.   Education High School Diploma minimum, a post secondary diploma / degree - relating to Metallurgy or Mineral Processing is preferred.   Experience

• +5 years experience in processing plants at a supervisory level.
• The incumbent must have practical experience in the following: crushing and sag mill / ball mill grinding circuits, thickeners, lime slaking, lime kiln circuits and environmental control.
• Experience in the operation of CIL, carbon handling, carbon stripping circuits, reagent mixing, cyanide destruction and tailings deposition would be an asset.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical, electrical and instrumentation/process control is necessary.
• Experience in a foreign country with a low skilled workforce is a strong asset.

Skills and Abilities

• Must have a valid driver’s license
• The incumbent should demonstrate ability to lead, train and develop others, maintaining good working relationships, excellent work ethics and practice good safety and environmental practices
• Willing to travel as required. Above average communication skills in English and preferably in English and Spanish. Willingness to learn foreign languages.  

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