PROCESS FOREMAN

Department: Process plant

Sub-department: Operations

Schedule: 14-14

Location: Renard Mine

Homeports : Chibougamau-Chapais, Val d’Or , St-Hubert and Quebec Airports

Posting date: January 25, 2021

Deadline to apply: Febuary 15, 2021

Stornoway is recruiting a Process Supervisor. Reporting to the process plant’s General Foreman, the Process Supervisor will be responsible for supervising an operating team of 7 to 9 operators. The incumbent ensures that all health and safety procedures and rules are applied and are a priority in the performance of daily duties. The process foreman is responsible for assigning work and supervising production teams.

Responsibilities :

• Coordinate operators and equipment to meet tonne objectives in accordance with good ore processing practices;
• Coordinate with mining operations to supply the mill with ore;
• Plan the work in collaboration with the mechanical and electrical maintenance departments;
• Administer safety, mine and environmental regulations in accordance with Renard Mine policies and procedures;
• Keep a record of all aspects of production on his/her shift in the plant’s logbook;
• Ensure the general maintenance and good order of the process plant;
• Ensure adequate follow-up of the lockout of equipment and contribute to the maintenance of lockout records in Conform IT;
• Conduct health and safety meetings, inspections, audits and tours of the plant.

Qualifications :

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience;
• Experience in the mining industry is an asset;
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations, the environment and the tools used, in particular the work card;
• Familiarity with: feed deck, hydraulic hammer, crushers, magnets, grizzly bears, screens, slurry pumps, conveyors, sump pumps, thickener, flocculant system and various mineral processing equipment;
• Ability to plan, organize and execute mandates;
• Ability to work in a team with good leadership skills;
• Autonomy, resourcefulness and openness to change;
• Ability to manage stress and work proactively to meet tight deadlines;
• Exemplary attitude at all times in terms of health, safety and the environment;
• Familiarity with WHMIS and safety data sheets;
• Interest and ability to work in a multicultural environment;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and French