Mill Superintendent - Recruitlink

Job Description:

We are currently seeking a professional to fill the role of&

Mill Superintendent

& for an underground Zinc operation. Located within 2-hour drive of The Thousand Islands, Lake Ontario shoreline, the Adirondack Mountains and world class skiing at Lake Placid. Explore Canada with Montreal and Ottawa only 2-3 hours away.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the VP of Operations, the Mill Superintendent:

Manages the mill supervisor, millwright lead, laboratory technicians and other mill personnel as needed

Monitors the process in the mill to maintain or increase production

Manages quality assurance/quality control for the assay lab and mill operations

Work collaboratively with the Mine and Shaft Depts to maximize opportunities and minimize production interruptions in the mine

Oversees mill maintenance planning

Identify and troubleshooting issues in the production process

Provide technical assistance to mill operators, millwrights, and lab technicians

Maintains chemical inventory and ordering

Metallurgical accounting and control of material inventories (concentrate storage, ore tanks, ore pad, etc.)

Provide A/R Dept with access to metallurgical data for their preparation of provisional invoices, assay exchange and negotiation for final invoices

Communicate concentration inventories and production schedules to Shipping Dept daily/weekly to allow for efficient schedule of outbound concentrate haulage

Maintain current knowledge of industry practice and technological change

Coordinate with Environmental Dept daily regarding discharge water quality, flow, treatment and TSF conditions

Budget planning for production operations and capital

Compliance with all company policies and procedures including, but not limited to safety, environmental, confidentiality and code of conduct

Consistently exercises discretion and judgment in job performance

Works without risk or harm to self and others

Punctuality and regular attendance required

Help develop other department personnel to perform duties listed above

Ensure all employees and contractors are working in a safe manner in line with mine site standard operating procedures and MSHA safety guidelines

Other duties, as assigned

Qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree in chemical or mechanical engineering is preferred

At least 5 years’ experience required

Possesses good communication and interpersonal skills

General understanding of milling and maintenance operations. Understanding of flotation operation is a plus

Working knowledge and skill with P.C. utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, databases, and presentation software

Strong verbal, written, analytical and persuasive skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management

Ability to work independently with little supervision

Demonstrates strong administrative, organizational and technical writing skills

Presently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Requires valid driver’s license.

MUST HAVE

Bachelor’s degree.

At least 5 years’ experience required.

Experience in managing the mill supervisor, millwright lead, laboratory technicians and other mill personnel.

Experience in mill operations, mill maintenance and production.

Experience in Metallurgical accounting and control of material inventories.

General understanding of milling and maintenance operations. Understanding of flotation operation.

Working knowledge and skill with P.C. utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, databases, and presentation software

Requires valid driver’s license.