Supervisor Maintenance Tails & Water

POSITION PURPOSE

Responsible for developing and supervising an effective team of maintenance technicians to safely deliver tails & water equipment uptime and performance targets at the Pinto Valley Mine Site. This professional plays a key role in executing maintenance plans, managing breakdowns and performing service requests, as well as conducting field coordination with specialized contractors. This position works closely with the maintenance, operations, supply chain and technical service 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. 

REPORTING TO:

Senior Maintenance Supervisor, Tails & Water

COLLABORATING WITH:

(Key Departments, External Groups)

Internal:

• ·   Maintenance Planning, Condition Monitoring, Supply & Procurement
• ·   Reliability, Mechanical and Electrical Engineers and Specialists
• ·   Maintenance Execution and Operational Teams
• ·   Technicians and Operators

External:

• ·   Suppliers, contractors and service providers as necessary for equipment technical support or outsourcing

PEOPLE REPORTING TO THIS POSITION:

(Name of Positions):

• ·   Outlying Maintenance Technicians (Levels 2-5)

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Balance of field (70%) and office work (30%). Field work is performed in different areas, equipment and plants specific to the Tails & Water facilities at the Pinto Valley Mine Site

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

As 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:

1. Health, Safety and Environment ……………………………………………….…….. (20%)

• Follow safe work procedures and act safely while working in compliance with all MSHA safety guidelines and Pinto Valley Mine policies and procedures – AM01
• 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 – AM01
• Promote and develop a safe and healthy work environment for all team members and contractors by implementing proactive actions – AM01
• 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 – AM01

1. Develop an Effective Team of Maintenance Technicians ………..…..….……...… (20%)

• Make sure that all team activities adhere to the Collective Bargain Agreement – AM03
• Define team member expectations, review performance and provide feedback. Provide coaching as necessary to maximize team effectiveness – AM03
• Identify tooling and equipment needs for the team to optimize execution of activities and evaluate feasibility of investment – AM11
• Develop team awareness of the Pinto Valley Work Management Process and highlight the role of each team member – AM11
• Resolve conflicts (internal and external) in a timely and fair manner according to CBA agreement and company guidelines – AM01

1. Supervise Execution of Maintenance Plans .………… (20%)

• Provide leadership, expertise and guidance to all T&W maintenance and operational activities scheduled and unscheduled – AM01
• Make sure that business team expectations are met, and performance of the team is according to plans – AM11
• Execute maintenance and operational work plans according to schedules released weekly by planning, and allocate resources according to plan requirements – AM11
• Manage breakdowns and emergency work by troubleshooting issue, assessing risk and allocating labor and resources to resolve the issue in a safe and timely manner – AM11
• Make sure that the T&W team is properly represented in coordination meetings to elaborate plans and shutdowns – AM12
• Work with supply chain to verify parts, consumables and critical spares – AM06
• Report periodically T&W team performance to identify deviations and monitor improvement action items – AM08

1. Manage Maintenance Contractors & External Support .….……………….…..… (20%)

• Coordinate, organize and support deployment of contractors and external support for T&W maintenance and operational activities – AM11
• Confirm and record that contractors and external support are following MSHA and Pinto Valley guidelines - AM03
• Supervise, evaluate and approve results of work performed by contractors and external support – AM11
• Evaluate economically and strategically the different functions within the maintenance team to propose either function insourced or outsourced – AM11
• Make sure that current contracted functions maintain their records (safety, expenses, work orders, etc) up to date and ready for inspection – AM03
• Coordination of contracted equipment, rentals & consumables (mobile equipment, generators) – AM05

1. Manage Costs & Expenses ………………..………..…… (20%)

• Participate in the development of the T&W team budget by providing plans and detail of backlog work – AM02
• Review periodically with the team the cost performance under your supervision to create awareness and identify opportunities for improvement -AM15

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

(Required, Preferred)

REQUIRED

• ·   HS Diploma or GED

PREFERRED

• ·   Certificate in mechanical or electrical disciplines

YEARS OF RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:

(Required, Preferred)

REQUIRED

• 5 years of experience in a mining operational facility

PREFERRED

• 5 years of experience in a mining, fixed plant focused operational facility

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES (KSA):

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• 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
• Basic principles and practices of budget preparation, monitoring and administration
• Capability to read and understand construction drawings, P&ID, work plans and equipment specifications
• Basic understanding of work management process in ERP’s
• Basic understanding of maintenance methodologies to reduce waste and inefficiencies
• Basic understanding of tailings management systems, slurry pumping, water reclaim systems, and pipeline operations.
• Valid US driver’s license (must obtain AZ driver’s license)
• Able to speak, comprehend, and write in English

SOFT SKILLS

• Safety Conscious: to identify potential hazards and take the necessary steps to mitigate them
• Leadership Abilities: to effectively motivate, delegate tasks, and manage a team of facilities technicians
• Organizational Skills: to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines
• Analytical Skills: to identify root causes of issues and develop solutions
• Technical Aptitude: to have a strong understanding of building systems, equipment, and processes
• Problem Solving: to think creatively and come up with innovative solutions to complex problems
• Communication: to explain technical concepts in a clear and understandable manner
• Project Management: to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously and effectively