About the Position
The Underground Fixed Plant Maintenance Superintendent is part of the Fixed Plant Maintenance team. Reporting to the Fixed Plant Maintenance Director, the incumbent oversees underground electrical, instrumentation, and fixed mechanical maintenance activities. He/she ensures the continuity of maintenance and construction activities for underground installations in the areas of electrical, instrumentation, and fixed mechanical systems.
The Superintendent embraces the company's principles by adopting a sustainable development-oriented management approach. He/she promotes Dhilmar's values by applying company standards and adhering to the key principles of operational excellence and the organization's code of conduct.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate underground fixed plant maintenance activities to ensure the department achieves its safe production objectives.
- Implement best practices to maximize production equipment availability.
- Coach maintenance supervisors to support their development and performance management, including recruitment, performance evaluation, and promotion activities.
- Participate in preparing the Asset Maintenance Plan involving fixed plant maintenance, aligned with the company's objectives and vision.
- Establish team objectives and ensure they are achieved.
- Manage statutory inspection documentation and ensure recommendations are followed.
- Provide leadership and oversight to underground fixed plant maintenance supervisors to achieve scheduled work execution targets.
- Actively participate in planning meetings related to maintenance scheduling.
- Work closely with the planning team to develop major plant and underground shutdown schedules.
- Monitor and evaluate work orders using the AMQ methodology.
- Prepare and present return-to-work updates to teams.
- Ensure follow-up and management of operational and health & safety incidents within the department, including investigations, documentation, and corrective actions.
- Develop budgets and control underground fixed plant maintenance costs for both operations and construction activities.
- Cost management and monitoring (OpEx and CapEx)
- Preparation of monthly accruals
- Review and approve invoices.
- Participate in Full Potential projects aimed at improving safety, productivity, and costs.
- Contribute to updating and monitoring the Asset Management Plan and optimizing underground fixed plant equipment. Align asset management strategies with corporate objectives.
- Maintain and enforce the electrical safety program.
- Collaborate closely with operations and maintenance colleagues across the site to ensure alignment and coordination of activities toward common objectives.
- Comply with, understand, and promote company regulations and policies, particularly those related to health and safety.
- Act as delegate for the Department Director during absences.
- Perform all other duties related to the position.
Education and Experience
- University degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, or another related discipline.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in electrical and instrumentation maintenance, with significant exposure to underground gold mining operations and leadership responsibilities.
- Strong knowledge of mine hoists/winders.
- Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and PI Datalink.
- Bilingualism in French and English is essential.
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or membership in a professional engineering association is considered an asset.
Competencies
- Leadership and strategic vision.
- Strong partnership and teamwork skills within a multicultural environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to lead, coach, and develop employees.
- Adaptability and flexibility.
- Strong prioritization and organizational skills.
Working Conditions
- Éléonore Mine Site (fly-in/fly-out from Montréal, Chibougamau, Matagami, Rouyn-Noranda, Val-d'Or, and Wemindji).
- Schedule: 8 days on, followed by 6 days off.
