Greenstone Gold Mines L.P. is a 60/40 joint venture partnership between Equinox Gold and Orion Mine Finance Group formed for the purpose of the joint ownership and development of the Greenstone Gold Property including the Greenstone Mine located on a historical mine site in the Geraldton-Beardmore Greenstone belt in Ontario. The Greenstone Mine is managed directly by a dynamic and experienced Owner’s team, with an estimated $1.5 Billion investment over the three-year construction and commissioning phase, and a 14-year operating life of mine.

Manager - Plant Operations Readiness

Greenstone Gold Mines is seeking a Manager, Operations Readiness. Working closely with the Plant Manager and the Commissioning Team, the Manager Plant Operations Readiness has the responsibility of leading the development, implementation, update and enforcement of Operational Readiness standards and specifications for the project delivered by the Project Development Group.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE:

• Responsible for coordinating the overall planning, execution and reporting of operational readiness activities, including recruiting, systems implementation, policies and procedures, training and key interfaces between department and with construction
• Maintain overall schedule and follow up on dates / forecast etc.
• Establish an overall integrated operational readiness schedule (within operations, procurement, permitting etc.) and ensure there are adequate detailed supporting schedules for all departments.
• Oversee the implementation of the Operational Readiness Plan until full operation and financial completion is achieved
• Develop and update a comprehensive schedule for plant operations personnel to successfully transfer care custody and control from the projects group to the operations personnel.
• Interface with Commissioning Manager to transfer project infrastructure to operations. Ensure that all operations resources are trained and qualified to participate in commissioning activities.
• Identify and escalate key issues, risks and variances and work closely with the management team to identify and implement solutions and mitigations
• Develop and maintain processes to integrate Operational Readiness planning and reporting across multiple site functions and through the project phases of Construction, Commissioning and RampUp.
• Ensure required interfaces are in place between Projects and Operations at each level for effective ystem commissioning and handover.
• Establish standards and quality processes for policies and procedure development to ensure documents are complete, clear and concise

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Good knowledge of MS Project
• Excellent project management skills, ability to drive results through proper planning and scheduling.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Good knowledge of plant operating practices
• Ability to support a high-performance team through leading by example and initiative, continuous learning, and coaching.

EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICAITONS & EDUCATION

• Project management professional designation
• Professional engineer preferably or degree from a technical college
• Possess 10+ years designing / working at “moderate to high” processing plants and 2 start-ups in a senior role.

LOCATION
This position will be based at the mine site in Greenstone, ON.

HOW TO APPLY
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We thank all candidates for their applications, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Greenstone Gold Mines is committed to inclusiveness, equity, and accessibility. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.