Some of your duties will include:
The Superintendent Mills will oversee the construction, commissioning, and operational readiness of the expanded milling circuit as part of the mineral processing plant capacity expansion. The role will require close collaboration with engineering, procurement, construction, and operations teams to ensure successful project execution.
Project Execution and Management:
Lead and coordinate all milling-related activities during the EPC project lifecycle.
Supervise the installation, commissioning, and testing of milling equipment and related systems.
Ensure adherence to project schedules, budgets, and quality standards.
Technical Oversight:
Provide technical guidance on milling processes and equipment, including SAG mills, ball mills, and related auxiliary systems.
Review and approve technical designs, specifications, and vendor documentation.
Identify potential technical risks and implement mitigation strategies.
Develop commissioning and start-up plans for the milling circuit.
Train and mentor operational staff to ensure a seamless transition from project to operations.
Collaborate with the process optimization team to meet throughput, recovery, and product quality targets.
Stakeholder Management:
Act as a key liaison between the EPC contractor, vendors, and site teams.
Provide regular progress updates to senior management and other stakeholders.
Promote and enforce HSE best practices in all milling-related project activities; Ensure compliance with site and regulatory standards.
What skills and experience do you need?
Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical, Mineral Processing, or Mechanical Engineering. A Master’s degree is an advantage. Have Professional Engineering (PEng) certification or equivalent is preferred.
Minimum of 15 - 18 years of experience in mineral processing operations or EPC projects, with at least 5 years in a managerial role as Superintendent / Assistant Manager Mills, with proven track record in milling operations, including commissioning of SAG and ball mills. Experience in process plant expansions or similar large-scale projects, preferably in copper and/or gold mining is preferable
Strong knowledge of milling equipment design, operations, and maintenance; Familiarity with EPC project frameworks and contracts; Proficiency in relevant software (e.g., process simulation tools, project management software
Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams; Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities; Effective communication and interpersonal skills to interact with diverse stakeholders.
Excellent communication skills in English both verbal and written and computer literate for reporting purposes.
Willingness to work in remote mining project locations on a rotational basis.
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