Assistant Superintendent, Mill Maintenance

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited

$90K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, industrial, or process engineering or related discipline with 8 years of relevant experience.
  • At least 3 years in a gold processing environment and previous 3 years' experience in a Senior Supervisory role.
  • Strong interpersonal, organizational, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Self-motivated team player able to foster an efficient, dynamic team environment.
  • Thorough working knowledge of mining practices, procedures, and regulations.
  • Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint.
  • Knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), with JDE knowledge considered an asset.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, coordinate, and oversee mill maintenance activities for optimal performance.
  • Monitor key metrics and implement improvements based on analysis of costs, safety, and productivity.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to achieve production targets and process optimization.
  • Develop maintenance strategies for fixed plant and electrical systems to ensure reliability.
  • Lead and manage maintenance teams with a focus on performance and employee development.
  • Ensure compliance with company safety and environmental standards.
  • Support budgeting and financial management of maintenance expenditures.

Benefits

  • 4/3 or 5/2 work schedule at the Macassa Mine site in Kirkland Lake, ON.
  • Opportunities for training and progression under the guidance of the maintenance superintendent.
  • Exposure to capital project management and mill improvement initiatives.
Full Job Description
YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE:

Reporting to the Mill Maintenance Superintendent, you will be a part of the Mill Maintenance Team. You will ensure that the goals and objectives are achieved while promoting and respecting Agnico Eagle's values, Health & Safety Code of Conduct and the environment. You will establish our maintenance programs to ensure the achievement of project and production goals in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner.

  • Plan, coordinate, and oversee mill maintenance activities to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective performance;
  • Monitor and analyze key metrics including costs, safety, availability, utilization and productivity; implement improvements to address variances;
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to achieve production targets, quality standards, and process optimization initiatives;
  • Develop and execute maintenance strategies for fixed plant, and electrical systems, ensuring asset reliability and performance;
  • Lead and manage maintenance teams, including performance management, coaching, workforce planning, and employee development;
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and environmental regulations;
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial management of operating and capital expenditures;
  • Oversee maintenance planning, scheduling, risk management and resource allocation to meet operational requirements;
  • Monitor and improve maintenance KPIs, reliability systems, and inventory management of critical spare parts;
  • Drive continuous improvement in maintenance systems, operational efficiency, and metallurgical performance;
  • Manage process plant maintenance to maximize recovery, throughput, and cost efficiency;
  • Support incident investigations and ensure timely, accurate reporting and documentation;
  • Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and OEMs to implement best practices and technologies;
  • Contribute to short- and long-term planning, including development of multi-year maintenance programs;
  • Champion workforce capability through training, mentoring, and effective communication;
  • Lead and participate in mill improvement and capital projects to enhance overall performance;
  • Actively review 3-month plan ensuring maintenance is set up to deliver schedule;
  • Develop a level of familiarization with all areas of the Process Plant and its infrastructure in order to ensure proper maintenance of the assets through the companies CMMS;
  • Review, critically analyze, prioritize & authorize purchase requests and Application for Expenditure (AFEs) through the site management system;
  • Contribution to all relevant reporting including weekly, monthly and quarterly reports and statistics;
  • Train under the guidance of the mill maintenance superintendent to take on further responsibilities & accountabilities at the Macassa & Upper Beaver mills.


WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, industrial, or process engineering or related discipline, with 8 years of experience in process plant operations;
  • Leadership as well as interpersonal, organizational, communication and conflict resolution skills;
  • Self-motivated team player with a positive attitude;
  • Able to develop and foster a lean, efficient and dynamic team environment;
  • Thorough working knowledge and understanding of efficient mining practices, procedures and regulations;
  • Excellent working knowledge of all Microsoft Office Suite applications, especially Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint;
  • At least 3 years in a gold processing environment;
  • Previous 3 years' experience in Senior Supervisory role/s;
  • Developed leadership, decision making, and management skills;
  • Knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS);
  • JDE working knowledge is considered an asset;
  • Strong organizational, analytical and project management skills;
  • Ability to troubleshoot and solve complex maintenance issues.


WORK SCHEDULE:

  • 4/3 or 5/2 schedule at our Macassa Mine site, located in Kirkland Lake, ON.


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