OKO Gold Project - Superintendent, Metallurgy

The Superintendent, Metallurgy is responsible for driving production optimization initiatives at the processing mill, providing technical support, and executing specialized assignments related to process improvements, new projects, and mill expansion initiatives.

Working Conditions

The Superintendent, Metallurgy is a site-based role supporting metallurgical and production optimization activities at GMIN’s Oko Gold operation. The role requires the ability to work effectively in a mine-site and processing-plant environment, provide technical guidance, and support continuous improvement and mill expansion initiatives. The position involves a combination of regular office work and time within production areas, where appropriate PPE and strict adherence to health and safety requirements are mandatory.

Key Responsibilities

1.  Perform specific metallurgy-related assignments as part of the mill development and optimization and mill expansion

• • Supervise and follow-up on the various metallurgy works performed in the internal and external laboratories
  • Prepares business cases and reports regarding projects and initiatives and presents recommendations and status updates to key stakeholders
  • Participate in business and / or project planning by offering technical and cross functional expertise
  • Influence leaders and key stakeholders to buy into change efforts that will result in sustained competitive advantage
  • Review best practices and the competitive landscape and recommends continuous improvement efforts in metallurgy
  • Demonstrate advanced level knowledge in metallurgy
  • Identify the need for and develops company-wide standards, procedures, and policies and ensures compliance with industry and professional regulations
  • Ensure all projects are integrated with other business activities and that regional and functional interests are represented; ensure redundancies across improvement projects are minimized
  • Act as a senior point of contact for all technical employees in the mineral processing function, including building their capabilities and troubleshooting escalated issues
  • Compile, assemble, analyze and distribute metallurgy work results. Interpret results and make recommendations for management.
  • Participate and assist in the development of operations criteria, cost estimations and recoveries.
  • Participate in the development and selection of the mill’s process diagram.

• 2.  Assist management in maintaining the continuous improvement program for mill performances
  

• • Perform specific studies to assist the various practitioners in identifying improvement opportunities.
  • Compile, analyze and review milling costs with the mill personnel in order to identify cost reduction opportunities.
• 3.  Assist management in maintaining the continuous improvement program for mill performances

• • Perform specific studies to assist the various practitioners in identifying improvement opportunities.
  • Compile, analyze and review milling costs with the mill personnel in order to identify cost reduction opportunities.
    
• 4. Provide general metallurgy assistance to the operations team and to other sectors such as: environment, laboratory, etc.

• • • Ensure that the operation receives all the necessary training in order to ensure process optimization
    • Provide technical assistance to the site personnel in specific projects in order to solve problems related to water or effluents.

Requirements

Experience

• 10 years of related experience
• Minimum 5 years in a supervisory or management role.

Education/Certification/Designation

• B.Sc. in Metallurgical or Mineral Processing Engineering, or a related field of study

Technical Skills/Knowledge

• Good knowledge and technical expertise in ore processing
• Experience in mill development
• Capacity to multi-task on several assignments
• Teamwork skills
  

Required Behavioral Skills

• Results-oriented and adaptable professional with a hands-on approach to field execution and the ability to perform effectively in remote, multicultural, and fast-paced operational environments.
• Collaborative leader with the ability to work effectively across diverse teams and field environments while mentoring, motivating, and developing technical personnel.

Required Leadership Skills

• Applies Strategic Thinking & Global Focus: Brings a global mindset and systemic thinking to support the strategic focus and future success of the organization. Demonstrates Personal Leadership: Takes personal ownership for the success of the organization achieved through candor, creative debate active listening, coaching and a commitment to self-improvement. Drives Excellence in Execution: Enables breakthrough results through organizational alignment, courageous action, new thinking, and accountability.
  
• Develops People, Teams, & Culture: Maximizes the potential of individuals, teams, and culture through a targeted investment in coaching, development, and engagement.
• Builds Diverse Stakeholder relationships: Proactively develops strong and mutually beneficial relationships with multiple stakeholders.

G Mining Ventures welcomes all applications and is committed to evaluating candidates fairly and without discrimination. We are proud to offer equal employment opportunities to all.

Knowledge of a language other than French is required for this position, as G Mining Ventures’ sites are international and the incumbent will need to communicate with them regularly.