Tailings General Supervisor

Tailings General Supervisor

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Who we are:

Hudbay Minerals Inc. is a vertically integrated mining company that operates mines, concentrators, and metal production facilities. Our vision is of a growing, well managed and consistently profitable company that provides value to our shareholders. Exploration success and continuous improvement in safety, health, environment, and operating performance drive the company’s value. Our employees at every level of the company demonstrate ethics and integrity, take on accountability and achieve success. Strategic planning is a core strength with plan execution enhanced by high levels of understanding and collaboration. Our company strives to build mutual trust and respect with all of our stakeholder groups.

The Copper Mountain mine currently produces approximately 100 million pounds of copper equivalent per year. With a future mill expansion and the integration of New Ingerbelle, the Copper Mountain Mine is expected to produce approximately 140 million pounds of copper equivalent per year over the first 20 years of its 32-year mine life based on reserves. Copper Mountain is committed to the safe, responsible mining of copper, which is vital to powering a clean-energy future.

The Opportunity:

Hudbay Minerals Inc. is seeking a Tailings General Supervisor at our Copper Mountain Mine in Princeton, BC. This position is a 5x2, Monday to Friday, day shift schedule.

Please note that this opportunity is NOT a fly-in-fly-out position.

Become a Part of Our Team

As we continue to grow Copper Mountain Mining Corporation, there are many career development opportunities available for motivated and goal-oriented individuals.

Work with us and you will benefit from the mentorship and guidance of experienced team members because we understand that in order to accomplish our goals, we must work as a team and rely on the effort of every team member.

Position

Tailings General Supervisor

Location

Copper Mountain Mine is located near the town of Princeton, British Columbia at the center of the scenic Similkameen Valley. Princeton is a community-oriented town with a diverse offering of activities, especially for those who love the outdoors.  Princeton is also in close proximity to both the city of Vancouver and the Okanagan.

Summary

Reporting to Tailings Superintendent, the Tailings General Supervisor is accountable for leadership of the Tailings Operations teams. This leadership ensures the teams have safe and productive supervision, as well as effective systems, methods, and scheduling to meet tailings placement targets and quality standards, resulting in safe, effective operation of the tailings management facility (TMF).

Responsibilities 

• Ensures work is undertaken in compliance with mining regulations and the Mine site safety (lock out and tag out, isolation), quality, and environmental standards and procedures,
• Ensures work is carried out in accordance with tailings management facilities’ OMS manual,
• Coordinates with maintenance and technical teams to deliver safe, reliable production,
• Ensures compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Job Hazard Assessments (JHA) and actively participates in Health & Safety initiatives,
• Monitors staff scheduling to ensure shift staffing requirements are met,
• Conducts workplace and TMF inspections on a regular basis,
• Identifies, investigates, develops mitigation options, and documents potential dam safety as well as health, safety, and environmental concerns,
• Develops and implements methods to meet dam construction activities, work schedules and coordinates work activities with other departments,
• Provides information to production planning such that production objectives are met,
• Develops and implements tailings equipment strategy to seek efficiency improvements,
• Develops and implements reporting methods on equipment component wear and tear as well as materials and supplies requisitions,
• Ensures all preventive and predictive maintenance plans are created and scheduled via a computerized maintenance management system,
• Develops system for tracking maintenance activities of all work performed,
• Develop and implement reporting of maintenance activities and equipment performance,
• Responsible for interviewing, hiring, training, and developing Supervisors and Operators to retain and develop the best talent for the Company,
• Courageously manages performance by setting expectations, conducting performance reviews, providing feedback, and coaching to achieve business plans and production goals,
• Develop methods with shift supervisors to identify training opportunities that provide depth and versatility for employees on the team,
• Accountable to train staff in production methods, safety procedures, and company policies,
• Promotes a positive employee environment to ensure a continuation of a solid working relationship with all employees,
• Organizes and schedules the activities of certified trades, labourers, and contractors’ employees, when required,
• Supports coordination and execution of planned work during the mill shutdowns,
• Ensures housekeeping standards in all areas of responsibility,
• Identifies, develops and assists with execution of tailings sustaining projects,
• Performs any other responsibilities necessary to support the tailings areas related to the Tailings General Supervisor role as required or as assigned by the department head.

Education & Experience

• Expertise in production and/or maintenance strategies for large-scale, continuous operating mineral processing plants and/or tailings management facilities,
• Courageous people leader with at least five (5) years of leadership or supervisory experience,
• Considered attributes for this role are:

a. Ten (10) years of mill/crusher/tailings operations experience, coupled with a proven track record of successfully leading a team in an industrial environment,

OR

b. Five plus (5+) years of experience in a maintenance role, together with a strong understanding of maintenance process improvements and control strategies, AND proven track record of successfully leading a team in an industrial environment,

OR

c. Bachelor’s degree in mining, metallurgy or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experiences, AND experience successfully leading a team,

• Current or lapsed BC Mine Supervisor Certificate (valid certificate required for the role),
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office productivity suite including experience with computerized control and operating systems,
• Possess a valid driver’s license and have access to personal transportation.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, coupled with exceptional interpersonal skills,
• Proven leadership, motivational, and team-building capabilities, and the foresight to recognize and overcome any potential challenges while effectively supervising the hourly staff and independent contractors,
• Strong analytical skills to identify and understand efficiencies to recommend and implement improvements and changes to maximize operations,
• Solid understanding of operating equipment and the safe operation of grader, excavators and dozers,
• Be familiar with the safe operation of the dam and coordinate with engineering on dam safety concerns,
• Demonstrated ability to be effective in a fast-paced, dynamic, multitasking work environment,
• Possess a strong work ethic with a drive for improvement,
• Ability to build and maintain lasting relationships with key business partners, and internal customers,
• Competent in filling out forms including transmittals, warehouse vouchers, timecards, expense forms and investigation forms,
• Required to meet pre-employment testing requirements.

Working Conditions:

• Team environment with regularly scheduled and ad-hoc meetings,
• Work includes manual dexterity to use desktop computers and peripheral devices,
• Occasional exposure to hazardous environments with the requirement of wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE),
• Frequent exposure to uncomfortable conditions associated with the work environment such as noise and working in dusty and wet environments,
• Work requires heavy lifting, awkward positions, walking and standing,
• Exceptional exposure to unfavorable working conditions associated with the work environment such as confined spaces, ladders, and/or rooftops,
• Work involves pushing, pulling, and moving equipment and/or supplies over 50 pounds,
• Job requirement to be clean-shaven.

Salary Range

$130K - $159K/ Annum

To Apply

Please submit the posting application directly on our website at hudbayminerals.com/careers.

Copper Mountain Mine is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. While we consider all qualified applicants for employment and thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.