What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Maintenance Superintendent position at Turner Staffing Group?
Job Description
Under the direction of the Ore Processing Manager, the Process Maintenance Superintendent directs all activities for their respective maintenance department to meet production goals in a safe and efficient manner.
Job Responsibilities
- Set and enforce a culture of safety excellence, ensuring strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Conduct regular safety meetings and training sessions for the team.
- Lead safety audits, incident investigations, and root cause analyses to prevent future occurrences.
- Ensure all maintenance personnel are trained in the latest safety protocols and emergency response procedures.
- Develop and oversee safety programs, hazard assessments, and risk mitigation strategies for maintenance activities.
- Actively engage in workforce planning, recruiting, and succession planning to develop a skilled and adaptable maintenance team.
- Supervise, mentor, and develop the Process and Electrical Maintenance team.
- Organize work plans, prioritize, and administer processes and procedures to ensure efficient use of time and resources.
- Promote a high-performance culture by setting expectations, conducting performance reviews, and providing feedback and coaching.
- Foster a culture of accountability, performance excellence, and continuous learning.
Education and Experience
1. Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field preferred.
2. Strong understanding of CIC, VCIC, Kilns, Scrubbers, Pressure Strip, pumps, leaching & other systems related to gold recovery.
3. Minimum 10-15 years of progressive maintenance experience in mining, heavy industry, or mineral processing, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
4. Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) or equivalent is highly desirable.
5. Proven track record in developing and implementing reliability-centered maintenance programs/
6. Proficient with CMMS software (e.g., JDE, SAP, Pronto) and advanced maintenance analytics, JDE preferred.
7. Proficient in Microsoft office required.
8. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to engage and influence at all organizational levels.
9. Must be 18 years old and presently authorized to work in the United States on a full time basis.
10. Requires valid driver's license.
11. The ability to communicate with all levels of personnel
12. Strong leadership/team building skills
Operational Management
- Develop and implement a long-term maintenance strategy focused on maximizing plant availability, minimizing unplanned downtime, and optimizing asset life cycles.
- Oversee all aspects of daily operation for fixed plant maintenance and electrical systems, including crushers, mills, conveyors, pumps, leaching circuits, and other critical process equipment.
- Oversee maintenance planning and execution, ensuring all scheduled, corrective, and emergency repairs are completed efficiently.
- Lead major shutdowns, turnarounds, and capital improvement projects, ensuring safe and timely execution.
- Ensure the timely and efficient completion of preventive and corrective maintenance to minimize downtime and maximize equipment availability.
- Align maintenance strategies with business objectives, ensuring cost-effective asset management and risk mitigation
- Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as equipment availability, mean time between failures, and repair turnaround time to ensure accountability for maintenance performance across all levels.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives, integrating new technologies and industry best practices to enhance plant performance.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment failures, providing technical guidance to the maintenance team.
- Champion reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) and condition monitoring programs to proactively identify and address potential failures.
- Ensure that the team is properly trained in the latest techniques, tools, and safety standards.
- Collaborate with the Mine Operations, Processing, and Engineering teams to align maintenance activities with overall production schedules.
- Develop, manage, and optimize the fixed plant maintenance budget, balancing cost control with operational reliability.
- Collaborate with Procurement and Inventory teams to establish a strategic spare parts management system that reduces downtime and minimizes carrying costs.
- Engage with senior leadership to develop capital investment strategies for plant infrastructure and equipment upgrades.
- Oversee contractor management, ensuring compliance with scope, quality, and safety requirements.
- Drive the adoption of digital solutions and predictive maintenance technologies to enhance asset performance and data-driven decision-making.
- Implement CMMS enhancements and optimize maintenance workflows to improve efficiency and reporting accuracy.
- Research and recommend industry advancements, such as automation, energy-efficient technologies, and AI-driven predictive analytics, to improve plant performance.
