General Foreperson - Stationary and Electrical Maintenance

Discovery is an Americas-focused precious metals company with a diversified portfolio. Our Mission is to deliver sustainable value for all stakeholders by operating in a safe and responsible manner and having a positive impact on local communities.

Located in and around the City of Timmins, Ontario, Porcupine has two underground and one open pit mines. A continuous operation for over 100 years that provides a great work-life balance. Employees from diverse backgrounds are empowered through engagement, involvement, and growth opportunities in the workplace.

Location:Hoyle

Schedule:4x3

The Position

To ensure the safe and efficient maintenance and management of site electrical infrastructure and fixed assets for Hoyle mine to meet or exceed safety, production, costs and availability targets, while ensuring safety and environmental compliance.

SAFETY AND SUSTAINABILITY EXPECTATIONS

• Ensure that all fixed plant maintenance employees are trained and their conduct and performance of job duties are in compliance with Porcupine’s Health and Safety polices and the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Ensure that all Hoyle fixed plant maintenance employees, summer students, contractors, suppliers and others are working safely & in compliance with Porcupine’s safety policies & procedures and all relevant safety legislation.
• Ensure that the maintenance department and respective work areas are maintained and are in compliance with company Health and Safety polices and the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Promote the values of critical risk management in the work place, ensuring employees receive feedback on safety issues, performance (leading and lagging indicators), improvements and acknowledgments.
• Ensure that employees are kept informed of safety, production, asset management and cost performance statistics, to encourage growth and participation in potential improvements to each KPI.
• Provide support to all areas on issues that jointly affect or involve safety and production.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for development, monitoring and improvement of safety performance for all employees working in the Hoyle fixed plant maintenance.
• Responds to emergency situations and unusual operating or maintenance conditions to ensure the safety of personnel and limit potential negative impacts on production and costs.
• Responsible for ensuring the Hoyle fixed plant equipment and infrastructure remains in compliance with the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Responsible for maintaining a high standard of housekeeping in all areas within the Hoyle fixed plant maintenance areas.
• Promotes and monitors the utilization of the 5 Point Safety Card, Safety Innovation and Unsafe Condition programs, incident reporting and accident investigations. Ensures timely follow-up and implementation of corrective measures.
• Participates in the development of Health and Safety action plans and conducts random Safety Tours. Ensures adequate and timely follow-up to identified issues and action items.
• Attends each Hoyle fixed plant maintenance safety meeting and participates in the morning safety huddles.
• Ensure that supervisors, maintenance personnel , and contractors working in the Hoyle fixed plant maintenance area are properly trained and inducted.

Personnel Management

• Provides leadership and direction for Hoyle fixed plant maintenance.
• Holds meetings to ensure that employees are kept informed of safety, production, maintenance issues and cost performance statistics, to encourage growth and participation in potential improvements to each KPI.
• Participates in the hiring process for both staff and hourly employees within the department to ensure that new hires have the skills, qualifications and competencies required of them to become a contributing member of the Hoyle fixed plant team.
• Provides a coordination and planning link between the training department to ensure maintenance personnel are trained according to the government regulations, site requirements, and as special needs arise.

Production/KPI’s

• Responsibility for maintenance and management of assets/equipment/electrical infrastructure within the department in such a manner as to ensure production and execution of the annual operating plan.
• Liaises with mine department to ensure maintenance activities enhance the efficiency and cost effectiveness of mining operations.
• Works closely with the Mine Operations GF and Technical Superintendent to ensure efficient planning, coordination and execution of work.
• Provides input and offers their expertise and knowledge to the Mine Operations GF to help support decisions affecting production, maintenance, operational and safety issues.
• Through workplace inspections, interactions, and improvement programs, develops modifications to mine equipment, procedures, and policies to improve safety, increase asset life and/or performance and reduce costs. Ensures that modifications will be cost effective.
• Works closely with the Technical Superintendent on enhancement projects and initiatives that will yield benefits. Ensures timely execution of these initiatives.
• Participates in strategic planning and preparation of annual maintenance and operating budgets.

Skills And Qualifications

• Degree, Technical Diploma, Valid Trades Certificate or equivalent work experience and/or training.
• Minimum 10 years experience in asset management and maintenance practices.
• Minimum 5 years in a supervisory role.
• A solid background in the maintenance, operation and optimization of mine fixed plant assets and infrastruction.
• Must be self motivated and have the ability to motivate others and initiate change that yields positive results in terms of safety, the environment, production and cost management in the crusher/mill areas.
• A solid knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations for Mines and Mining Plants is essential.

Workplace Conditions

Underground mine

Dayshift

Additional Information

Competitive total compensation package including:

• Health, Dental, Life, AD&D, Disability, Healthcare and Wellness Spending Accounts, Virtual Care and Employee and Family Assistance Program;
• Company contributions and matching into a Defined Contribution Pension Plan; and
• Competitive total compensation package

This posting is for an existing vacancy at Discovery Silver.

We thank all candidates in advance. Please note, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Discovery Silver welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities (racialized), aboriginal (Indigenous) persons and persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation. Discovery is committed to a positive, supportive, and inclusive environment.

Please note that we use artificial intelligence tools to screen applications and assess qualifications and selected candidates will be contacted by a human for an interview.