Job Description:General Objectives:
Reporting to the Process Superintendent, the Process Operations Supervisor typically works a 4-3 rotation. The Process Operation Supervisor is responsible for all aspects of the process plant and heap leach pad operations, and partners with departments to provide both tactical and strategic support for the needs of the mine to operate in an effective, efficient, and safe manner.
Key Areas of Responsibilities & Duties:
The key responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following:
- Takes an active approach in ensuring the health and safety of all Marigold employees in accordance with all regulatory agencies as well as the policies, procedures, and goals of Marigold Mining Company.
- Supervises and develops process operations staff in such a manner that fosters an empowered team capable of achieving high performance standards.
- Supervise and train lead persons and operators in all process areas including but not limited to the heap leach, carbon column plant, stripping and regeneration circuits.
- Track and order as appropriate supplies including reagents, pipe, fittings, and other related materials.
- Monitor, track and adjust the process plant, leach pad, water balance, and reagent consumption.
- Track square footage under leach and solution application rate, work with the mine engineering group to coordinate leach pad ore placement and optimize the CIC and strip circuits.
- Work closely with Environmental Department to ensure all Process areas comply with Company, State and Federal regulations and permits.
- Create Standard Operating Procedures for all Processing areas.
- Effective communication skills with all levels of the organization including site and corporate management required.
- Grow direct reports by objectively reviewing work performance and coaching as appropriate to facilitate their success.
- Create and maintain effective and professional partnerships with contractors, vendors, regulators, and other stakeholders.
- Maintain professional interaction with all intercompany departments so companywide goals can be achieved.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills:
- Working knowledge of the International Cyanide Management Code, preferred.
- Demonstrated leadership and teambuilding skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively using all standard forms of business communication.
- Ability to plan and direct work of others.
- Capable of working independently with minimal supervision as well as within a team environment.
- Clear understanding and willingness to observe and practice company SOPs and policies.
- Ability to develop and mentor the process operations staff.
- Computer literate and proficiency with common word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database software.
- Excellent organizational, problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and multitasking skills.
- Ability to provide positive leadership within a production environment.
- Ability to adapt to changes.
Required Experience:
- A strong safety background is required.
- Proven safety and environmental performance.
- 7+ years experience in gold processing environment required.
- Previous supervisory / leadership experience required.
- Background in Heap Leach Metallurgy, preferred.
