Coordinator, Shift Operations

Job description:

Qualifications & Experience

• Tertiary qualification in Process Engineering, Mineral Processing, Metallurgy, or a related field

• Post-graduate qualifications are highly regarded

• Minimum of 15 years of technical and leadership experience in large, complex metallurgical process operations within a multinational mining company

• Significant experience in base metal crushing/grinding and flotation circuits; direct copper concentrator experience is highly regarded

• Familiarity with best practices in workplace Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) management systems

• Excellent leadership and motivational skills

• Strong understanding of technical, production, and maintenance strategies for large-scale, continuous mineral processing plants

• Excellent cognitive and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex metallurgical information, process improvement initiatives, and control strategies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to assemble data and produce clear and accurate operational performance reports (upward and downward communication)

• Excellent project management and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment

• Strong computer skills

Core Specific Responsibilities & Expected Deliverables

• Operate in compliance with all relevant and applicable laws of Panama

• Ensure appropriate Safety and Environmental Management Systems are implemented for the Processing Plant Engineering team

• Drive and embed a strong safety culture within the department and ensure adherence to safe operating procedures across all plant activities

• Ensure all Safety and Environmental incidents are promptly addressed and reported

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with Mining, Maintenance, Port, TMF, and Technical Production leadership teams

• Champion key plant safety systems, including work permitting and lock-out procedures, to control operational hazards

• Support effective management of the production budget on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis

• Consistently deliver the primary KPI of optimized plant equipment performance to achieve throughput, recovery, and product quality targets

• Ensure plant defects are identified and corrected, balancing short-term production needs with long-term preventative measures

• Foster a strong team environment across Process, Maintenance, and Mining departments

• Ensure effective engagement and coordination with the Commercial Department to guarantee availability of consumables, parts, and materials for scheduled plans

• Ensure production schedules include appropriate planned maintenance periods

JOB DESCRIPTION: Process Plant Operations Manager

C2 – INTERNAL

• Manage equipment strategies and long-term shutdown plans in collaboration with Maintenance leadership

• Support the Process Department by delivering optimized equipment operability to achieve plant throughput targets

• Manage, track, and report continuous improvement initiatives and departmental culture to enhance operational performance

• Approve and implement capital improvement projects

• Implement the approved organizational structure, manning levels, and resources required to deliver the Plant Operations Plan

• Maintain staff development and training programs, with a strong focus on skills transfer and coaching of national staff

• Actively manage talent development and succession planning for critical roles

• Champion and implement key organizational initiatives within the department

• Support the preparation of daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual operational reports

• Support the preparation of quarterly and annual operational budgets and forecasts

• Control, report, and reduce operational costs

• Act in the Process Manager role as required and perform general site leadership duties as assigned

• Perform other related duties as required