POSITION SUMMARYResponsible for developing, coaching, provide direction and supervising an effective team of maintenance and operation technicians to safely deliver assets and facilities equipment uptime and performance targets at the Pinto Valley Mine Site. This professional plays a key role in developing and executing maintenance plans, managing breakdowns and performing service requests, as well as conducting field coordination with specialized contractors. This position works closely with maintenance, operations, supply chain and technical services teams at Pinto Valley as well as with external suppliers, contractors and consultants to optimize and standardize practices, enhance safety, reduce waste in maintenance and operational activities and provide effective solutions to diverse customers within the mine site.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIESAs an employee of the Capstone Copper Maintenance Department your key responsibilities are aligned with the Capstone Copper Asset Management Framework (AMF) Elements. You will be required to develop a clear understanding of the Capstone Copper AMF Standards relevant to your role and ensure they are applied within your area of responsibility.
The responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to the following:
- Follow safe work procedures and act safely while working in compliance with all MSHA safety guidelines and Pinto Valley Mine policies and procedures
- Participate in proactive activities to reduce the probability and mitigate consequences of potential safety incidents to make Pinto Valley Mine a safe place to work
- Promote and develop a safe and healthy work environment for all team members and contractors by implementing proactive actions
- Monitor that all employees and contractors are certified to perform their activities and in compliance with local, state, federal and company standards and operating procedures
- Make sure that all hourly team activities adhere to the Collective Bargain Agreement
- Develop a skills matrix based on team functions and learning objectives to deliver and update a training plan
- Define team member expectations, monitor progress, review performance and provide feedback. Provide coaching as necessary to maximize team effectiveness
- Identify tooling and equipment needs for the team to optimize execution of activities and evaluate feasibility of investment
- Develop team awareness of the Pinto Valley Work Management Process and highlight the role of each team member
- Resolve conflicts (internal and external) in a timely and fair manner according to CBA agreement and company guidelines
- Work with HR to have the team properly staffed and skilled
- Provide leadership, expertise and guidance throughout the implementation of the work management process according to policies and guidelines within Element 11 of the Asset Management Framework
- Provide guidance to the facilities maintenance planning and scheduling functions to ensure work is prioritized, planned, and executed with a high level of quality and efficiency
- Lead development of maintenance and operational work plans according to schedules released periodically, and coordinate resources allocation according to plan requirements
- Supervise management of breakdowns and emergent work by providing coaching and guidance, supporting risk assessment evaluations and work prioritization to resolve the issue in a safe and timely manner
- Coordinate that the facilities team is properly represented in coordination meetings to elaborate plans and shutdowns
- Lead post maintenance and shutdowns analysis to identify deviations and corrective actions
- Analyze contracts, including terms and conditions, scope of work, and supporting documentation, to identify contractual requirements, deliverables, ambiguities, conflicts, deviations, and potential areas of risk
- Coordinate, organize and support deployment of contractors and external support for facilities maintenance and operational activities
- Confirm and record that contractors and external support are following MSHA and Pinto Valley guidelines
- Supervise, evaluate and approve results of work performed by contractors and external support
- Evaluate economically and strategically the different functions within facilities team to propose either function insource or outsource
- Make sure that current contracted functions (Overhead Cranes, Janitorial & HVAC) have their records (safety, expenses, work orders, etc) up to date and ready for inspection
- Make sure that contracted equipment, rentals & consumables (mobile equipment, compressors, aircons, facilities services) records are up to date and ready for inspection
- Leads the implementation of cost monitoring and control standards, techniques, systems, and reports
- Facilitate development of the facilities team budget by reviewing plans of major work, historical expenses information, additions and decommissions of equipment, feasibility of functions insourcing or outsourcing, optimization targets, etc
- Review periodically with the team the economic performance of the different functions under your supervision to create awareness and identify opportunities for improvement
- Report budget performance to chain of command highlighting deviations and listing corrective action items
POSITION REQUIREMENTSRequired- Diploma or certificate in mechanical, electrical, electronics, mining or metallurgical disciplines
- 5 years experience in a mining operational facility
Preferred- 8+ years experience in a mining operational facility
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES- Understanding of safety protocols and practices in a mining processing plant or open pit mine environment
- Knowledge of principles of supervision, training, performance evaluation and contractor management
- Experience with operation of mobile equipment for mining or construction
- Experience with asset integrity, facilities equipment and support activities such as concrete work, plumbing, road maintenance, pipe welding, remodeling, overhead cranes maintenance, compressors, building and roof repairs, janitorial, HVAC, carpentry, trash management, vibration data collection, thermography inspections, etc.
- Understanding of work management process in SAP
- Capability to read and understand construction drawings, P&ID, work plans and equipment specifications
- Basic principles and practices of budget preparation, monitoring and administration
- Valid US driver's license (must obtain AZ driver's license)
- Able to speak, comprehend, and write in English
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS- Work performed in both office and field environments
- Frequent walking on uneven ground and around active mining areas
- Exposure to extreme weather conditions including heat, dust, and wind
- Work around heavy equipment and active operations
- Ability to climb ladders and access elevated work areas
- Ability to always wear required PPE in operational areas
