Camp Maintenance & Construction Superintendent — Tasiast Project

Posted: 29 Jan 2012
Apply deadline: 11 Feb 2012
Location: Mauritania

Job Description:

Kinross is a Canadian-based gold mining company with its head office in Toronto, and mines and projects in the United States, Canada, Russia, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Ghana and Mauritania, and employs approximately 7,000 people worldwide. Our core values are putting people first, outstanding corporate citizenship, high performance culture and rigorous financial discipline. We are dynamic, innovative, and passionate about who we are and how we work, and we do not compromise when it comes to doing the right thing in the communities where we operate. At Kinross, we pride ourselves on being skilled, responsible operators who strive not only to meet, but to exceed, regulatory requirements for both environmental and health and safety performance, wherever we operate. Putting people first is a core Kinross value, and our chief priority is to ensure the safety and well-being of every employee and contractor who works for us. The Tasiast Expansion Program is offering opportunities for Mining Professionals who want to take their career to the next level. Tasiast is set to become one of the great gold finds of our generation. It is the first mine in a highly prospective greenstone belt, located within an extensive gold system that is largely underexplored. The Tasiast development plan includes construction of a new mill with increased capacity from the current level of 10,000 tonnes per day to approximately 60,000 tonnes per day

Purpose of Role    The primary purpose of the position is the management of all electrical and integrated technical services related to camp maintenance and construction    Key Areas of Responsibility & Duties    Accept personal responsibility for the Health & Safety of every employee or contractor assigned to his supervision Directs compliance of Safety Programs and Processes as outlined in the company Safety Policy Manual Responsible for all existing and future Camp Electrical Infrastructure Responsible for all existing and future site-wide HVAC and Refrigeration systems Responsible for all existing and future site-wide CCTV Responsible for all existing and future site-wide Access Control systems Responsible for all existing and future site wide Fire Detection systems Responsible for all existing and future site-wide Fire Suppression systems Coordinate & support IT department with existing and future IT installations within the Camp areas Coordinate with all related departments such as engineering, supply chain, IT, transport logistics, safety, environment and operations Plan and execute assigned projects within budget, time frame, quality standards and project objectives Responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of all activities related to camp maintenance and construction Answers queries and handles requests related to electrical maintenance which includes problem solving and judgment Complies with established methodologies and quality standards related to electrical / maintenance while at the same time recommending new or alternate approaches Escalates issues requiring knowledge about the broader business impact of decisions Sets priorities and allocates resources; analyzes maintenance functions and makes adjustments to crew size as demands change Monitors efficiency of all maintenance teams Monitors, analyzes, and implements changes to ensure maintenance is preventative, predictive, and proactive May mentor or train less experienced employees on operating standards, procedures and methods Manage and ensures that adequate personnel resources are available   Minimum Qualifications & Skill Requirements    Must have successfully completed and possess an Electrical Trade Certificate and currently hold a valid electrical license Must have completed and possess a HVACR Trade Certificate Must have extensive experience working with CCTV, Access Control, Fire Detection & Suppression, Data & Communication systems Minimum 10 - 12 years of related work experience in both maintenance and construction supervisory/ superintendent roles. Excellent understanding of vendor and contractor warranties and contract maintenance. Ability to work independently and also as a member of the management team. Experience in managing senior employees & planning.   Additional Qualifications & Skill Requirements    Previous experience in the mining industry required.

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