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Site Services Maintenance Supervisor

Employer
FORTUNA SILVER MINES
Location
Séguéla (Ivory Coast)
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Jan 16, 2023

Roxgold is a West African subsidiary of Fortuna Silver Mines is currently in the construction phase of their pit gold mine, located in Séguéla - Côte D’Ivoire.

 

Séguéla will become Fortuna’s fifth mine with the first gold pour projected by mid-2023. The mine has compelling economics, with a nine-year mine life in reserves with potential for further growth. The initial six years are expected to report 130,000 ounces of gold production annually. With the total initial capital investment of $173.5 million, the anticipated construction schedule is approximately 20 months and ramp-up to name plate capacity of 3,750 tpd is expected in the third quarter of 2023.

 

Ivory Coast is the largest economy in the West African Economic and Monetary Union, constituting 40% of the monetary union's total GDP. Ivory Coast is the fourth-largest exporter of general goods in sub-Saharan Africa (following South Africa, Nigeria, and Angola).

 

All these investments contribute to the economic growth of this touristic country in full development with a guaranteed security across the country.

 


Working Conditions/Environment

 

  • This position operates on a FIFO 6/3 roster working 12-hour days based at the Séguéla Gold Project in Côte D’Ivoire.
  • The Site Services Maintenance Supervisor will be responsible for all maintenance activities in the shop and pit. This position combines the responsibilities for trades, schedule execution, continuous improvement, and staffing to ensure company standards are maintained.
  • Travel between Côte D’Ivoire and point of hire is undertaken within company time. Accommodation on site is provided in an ensuite room in a modern camp with good facilities.


Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

  • Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures

  • Direct the troubleshooting of equipment failures to determine root cause and initiate appropriate remedial action

  • Oversee quality maintenance and repair of mine equipment to improve availability and reliability for production

  • Manage daily and weekly work schedules to ensure work is complete on time and on budget through usage of Short Interval Controls and ensure Preventative Maintenance compliance

  • Supervise contractors and employees, improving employee work performance, efficiency, and perform performance evaluations

  • Follow-up on current jobs and assist tradesmen with troubleshooting

  • Assist with the development of the schedule

  • Assist in sourcing and requisitioning maintenance supplies, equipment, and services within budgeted guidelines

  • Maintain vacation schedules using Vacation Allotment guidelines, recommending, and approving overtime work

  • Manage Key Performance Indicators, such as downtime hours, schedule compliance, and labor factor

  • Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures

  • Other duties as directed

 

Job Requirements

  • Trade certification, technical diploma, or degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Experience in maintenance and maintenance reliability in an industrial environment
  • Experience supervising or leading a team
  • Strong digital literacy and proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite

 

Application & Deadline

 

Applicants may submit their CVs and expressions of interest, detailing the relevant position of interest in object to warecruitment@fortuna.com 

 

Should you be interested in further Information on Roxgold SANGO/Fortuna Silver Mines and the Séguéla Project please visit the Fortuna Silver Mines website at www.fortunasilver.com.

 

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