Concentrator Commissioning Lead/Manager

Location: International

Job Type:  Contract

Job Code: 6642

Mining, Commissioning, Manager, Copper, Processing, Maintenance, Metallurgy, Concentrator, Start-up, Engineering    

An international mining group has partnered with Cowan International to recruit a Concentrator Commissioning Lead/Manager for this project.

THE OPPORTUNITY

• Execute commissioning plans and procedures directing a Commissioning Team that consists of operations personnel from Processing/Maintenance/Metallurgical teams, support personnel from the Pre-commissioning team, vendor support personnel and other contract partners
• Lead and support a commissioning team who will be responsible for all plant commissioning activities, taking the new plant from first ore through ramp-up to safe, sustainable production at nameplate design rates. Work very closely with the Projects Pre-Commissioning Manager to plan and implement the start-up sequence and associated plant area handover/acceptance timing. Co-ordinate and manage the integration of operations commissioning personnel into the Project pre-commissioning teams to supplement the pre-commissioning effort prior to first ore
• Prepare detailed schedule of the commissioning and start-up activities according to the project schedule. Develop and implement the Commissioning and Ramp-Up aspects of Operations Readiness for the expansion. Take the lead in trouble-shooting and resolving operational problems throughout the commissioning phase
• Help create a strong teamwork environment between Operations, Maintenance, E&I, Metallurgy, Planning and Asset Reliability teams through commissioning and ramp-up. Implement and lead commissioning progress meetings (daily, weekly) to ensure effective communication and action completion across all disciplines and levels.

YOU ARE

• Currently or have recently been in a similar role, with at least 3 years’ experience in a similar Commissioning Manager role
• Willing to work on a Single Status FIFO roster

YOU BRING

• Degree in Metallurgy or Engineering. A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in concentrator operation. Commissioning, Start-Up and Operations experience, particularly of large capital projects. Proven track record in commissioning and ramp-up of large concentrator facilities including at a management/leadership level. Motivated and driven self-starter with complex problem-solving ability, excellent communication skills and team oriented personality.
• Possess a detailed working knowledge of large Copper concentrator. Experience in leading and managing commissioning/start-up teams. Experience in managing all commissioning disciplines including processing, maintenance, electrical & instrumentation, reliability, DCS and technical engineering support
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to engage, communicate and cooperate effectively with multidisciplinary and multinational teams at all levels of the organization. Ability to prepare detailed schedule of the commissioning and start-up activities according to the project schedule
• Ability to carry out the commissioning and start-up of the plant components according to the commissioning, start-up, operation and maintenance procedures and manuals
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve/troubleshoot and correct faults or deficiencies. Excellent time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize various competing assignments
• Practical knowledge in the use of a computerized maintenance system such as Oracle

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