Shutdown Planner, Mill Maintenance

Job Description - Shutdown Planner, Mill Maintenance (14485)

Description

Improve the processes of today
Define the best practices of tomorrow

At Côté Gold, we focus on what we contribute, not just what we extract. We believe that in order for prosperity to be sustained, it must be shared, it must support the well-being of our employees and our communities, and it must be achieved with minimal impact to the environment.

Côté Gold is being developed in partnership with the Mattagami First Nation, Flying Post First Nation and Métis Nation of Ontario, Region 3.

The open-pit gold mine is a joint venture between IAMGOLD and Sumitomo Metal Mining Co. Ltd. and is operated by IAMGOLD. We are located near Gogama, Ontario, with access to stable infrastructure and strong connections with our local communities.

IAMGOLD is committed to treating all people in a way that respects their dignity and independence. Should you require any support or accommodation during the recruitment process or otherwise, please notify us when you apply and we will work to meet your accessibility needs.

Shutdown Planner, Mill Maintenance

Reporting to the Mill Senior Planner, the Mill Shutdown Planner will be responsible to develop, implement, coordinate, and oversee the maintenance plans and schedules for the Cote Gold project’s shutdown opportunities. The incumbent will incorporate fixed asset strategies and enhance planning processes to improve service quality, data accuracy, efficiency, and workplace safety.

Key Responsibilities

Area 1: Facilitate Shutdown Maintenance:

• Plan and release work orders (task lists, SOPs, permits, resourcing, materials, tools, equipment, costs, preliminary work, scheduling dates).
• Prepare shutdown project work packages that include the proper identification of shutdown scope and coordinate to determine important shutdown schedule milestones.
• Maintain a healthy fixed plant maintenance shutdown backlog with ready-to-schedule work on critical equipment.
• Address any associated planning issues, such as operational requirements, parts availability, equipment deficiencies, inadequate work procedures, and data accuracy.
• Seek ways to improve work package requirements and minimize costs without sacrificing safety or quality.
• Lead fixed plant maintenance shutdown preparation, shutdown update and shutdown review meetings.

Area 2: Operational excellence

• Complies with established IAMGOLD asset management process and quality standard.
• Comply with all safe work practices, policies, and processes.
• Offer new approaches, methods, or policies to optimize performance and ensure compliance with industry regulations and organizational standards.
• Seek for inefficiencies or problems by being proactive and solution driven to implement operational improvements in the maintenance planning department and ensure they are shared with others.
• Contributes to the development and revision of policies and procedures for the mill planning & scheduling department.
• Commit to continuous learning and improvement to improve your skills as a Mill Shutdown Planner.
• Work collaboratively to troubleshoot and resolve problems.
• Consider risk along the five dimensions (throughput, time, quality, sustainability, and cost).

Area 3: Work collaboratively with others to deliver on effective shutdown maintenance

• Coordinate with the reliability and engineering personnel for the development of maintenance strategies for critical equipment.
• Liaise with technical departments to minimize shutdown delays.
• Provide and act as a communication link between production, maintenance and technical services before and during shutdown opportunities.
• Understand production plans and mill maintenance activities and collaborate closely with other shift supervisors, engineers, and maintenance personnel in preparing and coordinating shutdown maintenance activities.
• Work, share and exchange with supervisors, mechanics as well as other members of the maintenance team.
• Communicate with maintenance trades, engineers and supervisors to ensure timely feedback is provided, received, and implemented.
• Facilitate outsourced maintenance repair requests with field employees, management.
• Communicate and coordinate with supply chain partners to ensure efficient collaboration between both departments so that items arrive as scheduled.
• Communicate clearly and effectively using the tools provided.
• Continuous improvement: ensure deficiencies are communicated to the appropriate team members for follow up.

Safety & Sustainability Expectations

• Work in compliance with company policies, the Act, applicable regulations.
• Use and wear the equipment, protective devices or clothing required to safely perform their work.
• Report any absence of or defect in equipment or protective device.
• Report any contravention of company policies, the Act, and applicable regulations.

Scope of Responsibility & Complexity

• Works independently under general direction.
• Outcomes are reviewed in terms of adherence to general policies, accuracy of methods, and general efficiency.
• May direct the work of a support or technical work unit.
• Work has a significant impact on the responsiveness of support, speed, or effectiveness of decision making.
• Work is performed under general direction according to set parameters, established methodologies, and practices.
• Problem resolution involves using judgment to select and interpret information and handle deviations from standard methods and practices.
• Assistance for unusual situations is provided.
• Work is complex and involves non-routine and advanced technical assignments.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements and Nice To Haves

• College diplomas or university degrees in a related maintenance field.
• A maintenance certification such as Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professionals (CMRP), Maintenance Management Professional (MMP) or Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) is a strong asset.
• May accept candidates possessing a trades certificate in a related field of expertise with relevant experience.

Work experience - Nature & Length

• A minimum of 5-7 years of planning experience with processing plant and asset management.
• At least 5 years of proven experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (eAM or similar), with in depth knowledge of eAM data definition.
• Knowledge of shutdown schedule planning, maintenance systems and processes.
• Experience in CMMS implementation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of Products – Word, Project, Excel, Teams & Power Point.
• MS Project high or expert level.
• Demonstrated ability to engage and empower multi-disciplinary teams.
• Highly organized with great attention to detail.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, showing initiative and creativity.
• Good time management and interpersonal skills.
• Exercises judgement within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
• Proven communication skills - verbal, written and non-verbal.
• Understand efficient drivers in a mining operation.
• Self-motivated individual who is driven to find solutions and strives for improvement in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Ability to prepare accurate records and reports.
• Ability to identify, analyze and resolve problems.
• Knowledge of relevant local legislation.
• Familiarity with Occupational Health and Safety Programs.

What We Offer

IAMGOLD believes in rewarding outstanding performance with an equally outstanding total rewards package. Our attractive offerings include:

● Competitive Salary and Bonus ● Extended Health, Dental and Insurance Benefit Coverage ● Health Spending Account ● Fitness & Wellness Subsidy ● Employee & Family Assistance Program ● Registered Pension Plan with Company Match ● Employee Share Purchase Plan with Company Match ● TFSA & RRSP ● Electric Vehicle Subsidy

Empowering People – Extraordinary Performance

I AMGOLD is a leading mid-tier gold producer and developer based in Canada, with operating mines in North America and West Africa. Throughout our 30 year history, we have demonstrated our commitment to responsible and sustainable mining practices, and our Zero Harm commitment ensures that we continually strive to reach the highest standards in human health and safety, minimize our impact on the environment and support the development of the local communities in which we proudly operate.

At IAMGOLD we believe that by engaging, empowering and supporting each other, we can achieve extraordinary performance. Our core values guide us; we are driven to excellence in everything we do, we are accountable and operate with transparency, we conduct ourselves with respect and embrace diversity, we grow with teamwork, learning and innovation.

IAMGOLD is proud to be recognized on the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index.

Primary Location

Canada

Work Locations

06 - Cote Gold Mine Site IAMGOLD Corp, Côté Gold Division 3 Mesomikenda Lake Rd PO Box 100 Gogama P0M 1W0

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Operations

Organization

Cote Gold