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Process Maintenance Supervisor

Reno, NV, USA

GMS Mine Repair has a great opportunity for a Process Maintenance Supervisor with our client who is a leading mine site near Reno, Nevada. This is a long-term/ permanent hire opportunity that will require relocation/ commute to site location. The Process Maintenance Supervisor will be responsible for the safe definition, planning and completion of process related maintenance activities. Working closely with process operations, the Process Maintenance Supervisor will provide guidance to the process maintenance crew, coordinate with contractors, process and mine operations and the technical services group to achieve planned goals, mechanical availability and production targets.

Responsibilities

The Process Maintenance Supervisor reports directly to the site Process Maintenance General Supervisor in all aspects of process plant operations and maintenance.

  • Demonstrate a personal commitment to working safely as an advocate and leader of a safe work culture for all employees

  • Lead daily safety meetings

  • Ensure employees are properly trained in areas of process maintenance

  • Conduct field walks to determine and confirm the scope of work

  • Identify specific safety hazards that may be encountered in the execution of the work and ensure that confined space, ventilation, and other conditions requiring FLRA, JSA and internal work permits are completed prior to initiating efforts

  • Responsible for maximizing the mechanical availability of all plant equipment

  • Screen incoming work orders for priority, scope and level of planning required

  • In conjunction with the Process Maintenance Planner, prepare daily and weekly work plans, schedules and facilitate maintenance planning meetings

  • Interface with supply chain for the purchase of spares, repairs, and warranty issues

  • Build effective working relationships with all departments through participation at meetings and promoting daily, cooperative interaction

  • Provide leadership in the effective implementation and support of a work order-based, preventive maintenance program

  • Provide input for formulating and defining policy at the mine site level

  • Direct, monitor and coach subordinates, observing their effectiveness and subsequently conducting performance reviews

  • Review reports and work plans; perform spot inspections of equipment

  • Provide technical assistance for failure analysis on related components in conjunction with equipment manufacturers

  • Direct, monitor and coach subordinates, observing their effectiveness and subsequently conducting performance reviews

  • Provide technical assistance for failure analysis on related components in conjunction with equipment manufacturers

  • Support the site safety culture through leadership and regularly engaging with and holding the workforce accountable for safe work practices

  • Regularly inspect and follow-up with process maintenance to ensure the safe use, condition and functionality of slings, shop tools, welding barriers and combustibles

  • Participate in health and safety meetings and risk reviews as required

Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years of plant mechanical maintenance experience required

  • Prior maintenance supervisory experience required

  • Experience with U.S. Mining Regulatory Agencies

  • Familiarity with maintenance procedures, including preventive non-destructive diagnostic methodologies, repair and machinery application in an industrial environment required

  • Ability to communicate with technical specialists and to interpret technical drawings and specification documents

  • Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Ability to work well with others required including process operations, technical specialists, site operators, contractors, supply chain and other functions

Job Specifications

Work Schedule:  Monday – Friday (40 hours basic)

Pay Rate:  $60,000-80,000 Annually Starting (Based on Experience)

GMS Mine Repair is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Great pay and great benefits. Experienced applicants will be given first consideration. If you want to be part of North America's Premier Mining Contractor, then apply with your updated resume today!

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