Posted: 13 Oct 2009
Location: USA
The position is in the Dominican Republic and the incumbent will be directly involved with plant construction efforts to ensure SAFE, Timely and Quality construction of the Pueblo Viejo Process Plant. The successful candidate will interact with site PVDC, Hatch and Fluor construction personnel in construction of the: pressure oxidation plant, hot cure circuit, CCD circuit, lime boil circuit, Fe & HDS neutralization circuits, copper precipitation circuit, lime & limestone loop circuits, effluent treatment plant and solution & slurry cooling towers. The position will extend to commissioning and then operation of the Pressure Oxidation plant.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
• Attend SAFETY meetings and observe safety behaviours of personnel on construction site.
• Become familiar with P&IDs, equipment and construction schedule for the process plant.
• Participate in construction coordination meetings to ensure progress of construction.
• Monitor that productivity and quality goals are being met.
• Participate and perform task observation of construction personnel and attend safety toolbox meetings as necessary.
• While on site report to the PVDC Construction manager as well as the PVDC Senior Operations Staff.
• In collaboration with the construction personnel and safety department, perform a risk assessment of the major construction tasks as needed.
• in collaboration with supply chain, establish and ensure the lubricant and equipment first fills for the POX area are put into warehouse and that all construction requirements are met.
• Interact with the HR department, to identify potential autoclave, Oxygen plant, neutralization, descaling and Copper Sulphide plant operators.
• Involvement in implementing plant operator training and progression, with in-depth operating procedures as well as documentation organization pertaining to the activities carried out..
• An in-depth understanding of the process and equipment as well as proficient writing and computer skills will be essential to this position.
During the pre-commissioning and operations phase of the project (after construction)
• Build and supervise an operations team of supervisors and operators as required for the SAFE operation of the pressure oxidation plant.
• Assist, with activities associated with pre-commissioning, commissioning & handover. Select operations team will use this activity to provide training and plant familiarity.
• Coordinate the maintenance of all equipment as needed. Including proper equipment transfer and lock out of equipment.
• Develop training of ore blending requirements with operations personnel that will optimize plant production.
• Lead and implement the safety and training programs, including (but not limited to) the development of the Risk management, Standard Operating Procedures, (SOP’s), Standard Maintenance Procedures (SMP’s), Workplace Inspections, Task Observations and Training programs.
Supervisory Requirements:
• Pre start-up will provide guidance to supervisory construction personnel. Post start-up Autoclave, neutralization & descaling supervisors, operation planner.
Key Competency Areas:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team and maintain consistency within the division.
• Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; demonstrates knowledge of industry practice in HR programs; aligns work with strategic goals.
• Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; identifies external threats and opportunities; adapts strategy to changing conditions.
• Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.
• Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; measures self against standard of excellence.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Leadership – ensure team is focused on delivering results and have appropriate direction to advance Barrick’s goals; well-honed influencing skills, and the ability to produce results through influence.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty / key responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education:
Bachelors degree in Mining, Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering is preferred.
Experience:
10 years supervisory experience in a pressure oxidation plant is required. Additionally, practical experience in operation of boilers, thickeners, water treatment, cooling towers and reagent mixing and addition is preferred.
Skills & Abilities:
Applicants will demonstrate the ability to motivate, train and develop others to maintain good working relationships, excellent work ethics and that best and safe practices are followed. Willingness to relocate is required. Above average communication skills, able to speak, read, and write in English are required and English/Spanish bilingual capabilities are preferred.
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