Surface and Maintenance General Foreman - Greater Sudbury, Canada - KGHM

KGHM

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Greater Sudbury, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

KGHM Polska Miedź S.A is an International company that employs approximately 34,000 people around the world and has been a major copper and silver producer for more than 60 years.

The Company is highly respected for being a reliable employer, that values employees and experts with technical and market experience.

Following our best practices; policies of transparency, safety, security and ethics; considering our locally cherished values and Indigenous communities; as well as environment protection, we are among the leaders of conducting sustainable mining.

KGHM International is a wholly owned subsidiary of KGHM Polska Miedź S.A and its operating assets includes mines in Canada, US, and South America as well as the Ajax Project in Kamloops, British Columbia and the Victoria Project in Sudbury, Ontario.

Our team-oriented environment and culture offers the continued opportunity to be challenged, to contribute, and to grow.

We are actively looking to fill the following full time role at our Canadian Operations located in Greater Sudbury, Ontario.

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Surface & Maintenance General Foreman

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Scope of the role

The Surface and Maintenance General Foreman supervises and coordinates all surface and maintenance activities in the setting up, installing, repairing, and maintaining machinery and equipment.

The Surface and Maintenance General Foreman is responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of the surface and maintenance departments and supporting the operations department.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Directs supervisors in mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic maintenance in the repair of mining machinery and equipment;
Assists and directs supervisors in diagnosing malfunctions, dismantling, assembling and installing mining machinery and equipment;
Reviews maintenance reports to resolve problems, ensuring minimum costs and preventing operational delays;
Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and product quality;
Develops or revises standard operational and working practices;
Observes supervisors and workers to ensure compliance with standards;
Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules;
Interprets and communicates company policies to supervisors and workers;
Suggests changes in working conditions or use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew;
Initiates or suggests plans to motivate supervisors to achieve work goals;
Confers with other department heads to coordinate activities within the Maintenance Department;
Takes responsibility for aspects of occupational health and safety, and environmental matters, over which the individual has control, including adherence to all requirements applicable to KGHM International;
Oversee the coordination of surface ore movement and processing with Geology department to ensure monthly targets are achieved;
Oversee the coordination for all surface contractors;
Oversee all surface activities to ensure production schedules are met;
Such other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

The Surface and Maintenance General Foreman is required to travel underground as well as the surface yards and infrastructure on a regular basis with contractors, surface and maintenance personnel.

Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge

Previous Related Work Experience Required
10years mining experience or equivalent of education and experience
Past experience leading others
Education Required
Mechanical Engineering Degree or equivalent
Licensed Trades Person (Mechanical, Electrical or Fixed Plant)
Supervisory Common core
Special Skills and/or Knowledge Required
Strong organizational skills with the ability to coach, mentor and lead the maintenance team
Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization and government agencies
Strong Health and Safety background
Strong background in cost control, cost tracking and mining methods
Special Equipment/Computer Knowledge Required
Good computer skills, i.e. Microsoft Office
Experience with a computerized maintenance program, i.e. JDE
Knowledge of payroll programs for time entry

Additional Information

Competitive compensation package.
Reference
Posting ID # within resume

Our commitment to all applicants is to ensure fair employment practices and be inclusive of persons with disabilities. Please note that accommodations are available, upon request, throughout the recruitment and assessment process for applicants with disabilities.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

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