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Mill Operations Supervisor

Employer
Newcrest Mining
Location
Red Chris Mine, Canada
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Sep 30, 2020

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Category
Mill & Metallurgy, Supervisory
Work Term
Permanent
Work Load
Full Time
Language
English

Job Details

Newcrest is one of the world's largest gold mining companies. As a global business, we aim to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels safe, valued and supported to bring their whole unique self to work. We recognise that our different backgrounds and perspectives help us find better ways to: solve problems; attract and retain the best people; explore, develop and produce more gold safely and profitably; and help make Newcrest a better place to work.

Our Red Chris mine is located on the traditional territory of the Tahltan and we encourage qualified applicants from the local communities to apply. We offer several designated marshalling points within BC including Nanaimo, Vancouver, Kelowna, Kamloops, Williams Lake, Prince George and Smithers.

Reporting to the Mill Operations General Foreman, the Mill Operations Supervisor will be responsible for:
  • Ensuring compliance with all safety, quality, schedule, budget and security requirements.
  • Plan and supervise crew activities in accordance with production and maintenance schedules.
  • Coach and develop employees through communication and measurement of performance, competency training and provide appropriate on-going feedback.
  • Actively participate in the development of training and safety programs.
  • Create, maintain and improve operational procedures.
  • Maintain and utilize the company's equipment, assets, and resources to ensure production, utilization and long term sustainability.
  • Perform daily plant inspections and interactions with personnel to ensure safety, environmental compliance, housekeeping and equipment availability.
  • Communicate with other departments to achieve daily plant priorities.
  • Demonstrate awareness and commitment to health, community, environmental protection and take action to ensure that unsafe practices or non-compliant behaviors do not occur.

Qualifications and Experience
  • Minimum high school diploma or GED
  • Must have a minimum of 10 years of operating experience in mineral processing with 5 years of progressive supervisory experience preferably in open pit copper mining/milling operations
  • Demonstrated knowledge in crushing, grinding, flotation, and thickening processes
  • Must have Control Room /DeltaV DCS experience
  • Strong written and oral communication skills are essential
  • Personnel motivation, training and development skills are essential
  • Effective conflict resolution and decision making
  • Effective operational troubleshooting skills
  • Intermediate level knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
  • Valid driver's license

Company

Newcrest is the largest gold producer listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and one of the world's largest gold mining companies.

At Newcrest we’re known for our strong technical capabilities in exploration, deep underground block caving and metallurgical processing skills. We're committed to creating a work environment where everyone can go home safe and healthy every day, and where everyone actively contributes to this outcome; operating and developing mines in line with strong environmental, social and governance practices; developing a diverse workforce; and developing and maintaining strong relationships with our communities and governments.

In 2017, we joined the International Council on Mining and Metals, an international organisation that brings together 25 mining and metals companies and over 30 regional and commodities associations dedicated to a safe, fair and sustainable mining and metals industry, and serving as a catalyst for change to enhance mining’s contribution to society.

Our Code of ConductCorporate governance framework and a comprehensive suite of company policies protect against illegal and inappropriate behaviours, such as fraud, bribery, corruption, discrimination and bullying, and articulate our position on safety, health, human rights, environment, communities, security and diversity and inclusion.

Diversity and inclusion are essential parts of Newcrest’s vision, values and company culture. Our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy 2021-2025 to learn more about how we are building a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels safe, valued and supported to bring their whole unique self to work.

Our headquarters are in Melbourne, Australia with operating mines in Australia, Canada and Papua New Guinea.

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