Description

 Position Overview The Process Plant Mechanical Planner shall assist the Maintenance Senior Planner with the establishment and coordination of all Mechanical Fixed Plant planning initiatives and activities that shall be required and incorporated into the development and execution stages of the Pueblo Viejo Project. The role will be based in The Dominican Republic at the Pueblo Viejo Project site where the incumbent will ensure that all Mechanical Fixed Plant planning based initiatives are implemented as required through to and including commissioning and eventually operation of the plant.   Primary Main Duties and Responsibilities During the design and engineering phase of the project for the Process Plant.   ·                           Contribute to the development of the vision, mission and strategy for the planning group and assist the various superintendents in the Fixed Plant area as required to develop area specific strategies. ·                           Be prepared to assist with the development of the Oracle based CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management System), this will be based on the requirements of the various Fixed Plant Superintendents. ·                           Assist with the identification and management of operating spares based on the maintenance strategy and the vender OEM recommendations ·                           Develop BOMs (bill of materials) for use in Oracle based on OEM recommended spares both held on site and available spares. ·                           Develop a preventative maintenance strategy for the creation of PMs suitable for the effective maintenance of the plant. This may include the application FMEAs. ·                           Review relevant consultant specifications, drawings and especially OEM manuals to ensure that maintenance best practices are adopted and transitioned into the planning component of the CMMS. ·                           Prepare contributions to month end reports as requested and as required. ·                           Assist with the establishment of a maintenance safety program inclusive of the creation of necessary CMMS based PMs to satisfy all local authority and Barrick Policy mandatory requirements. Create a system that ensures that these functions are recorded when completed as scheduled to ensure compliance. ·                           Develop mechanical maintenance Standard Operating Procedures, (SOP’s), Standard Maintenance Procedures (SMP’s), for use during commissioning and operations.   Progressive Main Duties and Responsibilities During the Commissioning and Operating Phases of the Project.   ·                           Promote Barrick Policy and specific PVDC safety and training programs. ·                           Be willing to participate in a system to ensure that the planning team become familiar with the plant and requirements of the various superintendents that shall be serviced by the planning section during operations. ·                           Contribute to the day to day commissioning of the plant to ensure a smooth transition from the construction team to the incumbent operations group. ·                           Plan all Fixed Plant mechanical maintenance tasks in conjunction with maintenance and operations personnel of the process plant,this will include the establishment of a seamless relationship between the operations and maintenance groups. ·                           Contribute to the development of best practices in work identification, planning, scheduling and reporting processes.  ·                           Contribute to the zero-based budgeting for the maintenance of the process plant and develop and monitor budgets for the planning group.     Key Competency Areas To perform the role successfully, an individual should demonstrate a capability to satisfy the  following competencies: ·                           Teamwork - Balance team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; give and welcome feedback; contribute to building a positive team and the creation of a platform for individual and team success. ·                           Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; demonstrate knowledge of industry practice in HR programs; align work with strategic goals. ·                           Strategic Thinking - Develop strategies to achieve organizational goals; understand organization's strengths and weaknesses; identify external threats and opportunities; adapt strategy to changing conditions. ·                           Judgment - Display willingness to make decisions; exhibit sound and accurate judgment; support and explain reasoning for decisions; include appropriate people in decision-making process; make timely decisions. ·                           Motivation - Set and achieve challenging goals; demonstrate persistence and overcomes obstacles; measure self against standard of excellence, be capable of generating motivation amongst peers. ·                                    Planning/Organizing –  prioritize and plan work activities; use time efficiently; plan for additional resources; set goals and objectives; organize or schedules other people and their tasks; develop realistic action plans with a dynamic approach. ·                           Professionalism - Approach others in a tactful manner; react well under pressure; treat others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accept responsibility for own actions; follow through on commitments. ·                           Quality - Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; look for ways to improve and promote quality; apply feedback to improve performance; monitor own work to ensure quality and seek feedback and correction if required, be conscious of and promote the benefits of continuous improvement . ·                           Leadership – Ensure team is focused on delivering results and has appropriate direction to advance Barrick’s goals; display well-honed influencing skills and the ability to produce results through influence. ·                           Sound understanding of Computerised Maintenance Management Systems’ (CMMS) fundamental functionality and preferably with Oracle and with EaM Superstatus. ·                           Ability to develop clearly understood procedures for the effective and successful management of the Planning Section. ·                           Ability to diagnose subordinate’s industrial and where required personnel issues and problems and offer resolutions suitable to all parties. ·                           Accomplished and proficient computer literacy, specifically MS Word, Excel, MS Project or similar. ·                           Understanding and knowledge of maintenance systems in a gold processing environment ·                           General understanding of the importance of statutory requirements either as directed by the Govt authorities or relevant standards and by laws.   Qualifications To perform this role successfully, the individual must be capable of performing predominantly the main duties, responsibilities and key competencies satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to be successful in the prescribed role. Education Preferred, recognised tertiary qualification in a relevant Engineering discipline (e.g. Maintenance Management and Reliability, Mechanical Engineering)   Or a trade background with numerous years experience in a planning role.   Experience At least 10 years planning experience and 5 at a supervisory level in a maintenance environment preferably gold or other mineral processing. Experience should demonstrate ability to safely and efficiently perform all activities in the maintenance of a complex process plant. Experience with the maintenance and at a planning level of a pressure oxidation process plant would be highly regarded   Skills & Abilities ·                           Proven track record in developing and implementing maintenance safety and training strategies and programs. ·                           Ability to assess subordinates and provide coaching and training as required so that individuals can achieve their highest level of proficiency possible ·                           Willingness to travel as required. ·                           Above average communication skills, able to speak, read and write essentially English and preferably Spanish.