General Foreman, Phoenix Copper Leach job - Newmont Mining - Battle Mountain, NV

Description

Newmont, founded in 1921 is one of the largest mining companies in the world with operations in North America, South America, Australia, Indonesia, and Ghana. Newmont’s mining operations in Nevada include the Carlin trend located west of Elko; the Twin Creeks mine located north of Golconda; the Lone Tree complex near the town of Valmy; and the Phoenix mine located near Battle Mountain. Our newest project currently in the exploration and permitting stage is Long Canyon nestled in the Pequop Mountains. Our properties boast the widest variety of processing methods, and include Open Pit and Underground. Our work culture embraces diversity, engages employees, fosters innovation, rewards high performance and develops great leaders.

People

– Our goal is to maximize the competitive advantage we realize through our people – our priorities are to improve the way we develop and attract talented people in order to enhance our bench strength and diversity.

Health & Safety

• Our goal is to achieve zero harm – our priorities are to create a broader sense of accountability, and apply our standards and procedures consistently everywhere we operate.

Operational Excellence

– Our goal is to create a culture of continuous improvement – our priorities are to improve our cost base and operational performance, and strengthen the systems we use to manage the business.

Growth

–Our goal is to deliver profitable production gains – our priorities are to achieve and maintain a reserve base of 100 million ounces, and to execute our most promising growth projects safely, on time, within scope and on budget.

Sustainability and External Relations

• Our goal is to gain access to land, resources, approvals and capital – our priorities are to secure the permits and agreements we need, to develop long-term country strategies in key jurisdictions, and to develop strategic water management plans for key operations. The Newmont Legacy Fund is an employee driven giving campaign that provides for the community’s human social service needs across northern Nevada where we work, live and play and will help to sustain the communities in the future.

Newmont provides competitive pay and an outstanding employee benefit package that includes annual incentive bonus, comprehensive medical and dental plans including company sponsored medical clinics, life insurance, pension plan, 401K retirement saving program, paid time off, and paid holidays. This compensation package coupled with a commitment to diversity and inclusion where all employees can contribute to their fullest potential makes this a great place to work.

To assume responsibility for safe operation of processing facilities, directing and controlling activities to ensure efficiency and optimal metal recovery. Essential job duties include:

Demonstrate the ability to work with minimal supervision and to effectively plan, coordinate and complete individual projects in addition to maintaining daily production responsibilities

Assist with planning and preparation of budgets. Monitor performance against budget and time schedule. Monitor and review costs. Provide accurate explanations of budget variance

Assist in developing departmental procedure and policies. Edit and approve all process standard operating procedures. Administer and enforce compliance to company policy and state and federal laws

Remain abreast of current developments in the mineral processing discipline through industry contacts and professional organizations. Implement best practices where applicable

Communicate department status with supervisors and interface with other departments. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports

Interact with process maintenance and electrical foremen, metallurgists, metallurgical and assay lab technicians, carbon handlers, refiners, instrumentation techs, HSLP, environmental, materials management, HR, surface operations, engineering and others to ensure optimal, safe through-put and recovery

Adhere to the principles of planned preventative maintenance, ensuring that equipment failures are the exception and plant life is maximized by sound capture of plant history and detailed planning

Work with outside vendors and Newmont personnel during new installation design, construction and start-up. Continually coordinate work with Process Maintenance to ensure optimal operations and minimal down-time

Order supplies and equipment, schedule work orders and coordinate preventative maintenance

Supply technical assistance to ensure metal recoveries and reagent consumption remain at optimal levels

Must comply with state and federal health and safety regulations, company policies and procedures and the company’s environmental compliance policy. Ensure direct reports and their reports do the same

Conduct safety meetings, staff meetings and safety inspections. Demonstrate a strong personal commitment to safety and the environment and the ability to work safely on a daily basis

Develop a technically competent and credible team which will continuously improve the process operation. Provide training and growth opportunities to challenge team members while accomplishing objectives. Provide mentoring and participate in management line-of-progression planning

Participate in the hourly review process. Evaluate performance, provide feedback and help establish goals for salaried staff. Complete Leadership Pipeline assessments for direct reports and assist as needed for indirect exempt and non-exempt reports

Participate in interviewing prospective employees, conducting site-specific orientation for new hires or transfers, and overseeing training

Schedule PTO, conduct or assist with investigations as needed, administer discipline where required

May be required to travel to other Newmont sites, domestic or foreign, to provide expertise and assistance to processing operations

Respond to emergencies that could cause injury or loss to production

The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in metallurgical engineering or relevant field and seven (7) years’ experience OR twelve (12) years related experience

At least six (6) years in a supervisory position desired

Job

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Operations – Process

Primary Location

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USA-NV-Battle Mountain