Mill Superintendent

The Mill Superintendent oversees all aspects of mill operations, including managing personnel, ensuring production efficiency, and maintaining quality control standards.

Find out more about this role by reading the information below, then apply to be considered.

Responsibilities:

Manages the mill supervisor, millwright lead, laboratory technicians and other mill personnel as needed
Monitors the process in the mill to maintain or increase production
Manages quality assurance/quality control for the assay lab and mill operations
Work collaboratively with the Mine and Shaft Depts to maximize opportunities and minimize production interruptions in the mine
Oversees mill maintenance planning
Identify and troubleshooting issues in the production process
Provide technical assistance to mill operators, millwrights, and lab technicians
Maintains chemical inventory and ordering
Metallurgical accounting and control of material inventories (concentrate storage, ore tanks, ore pad, etc.)
Provide A/R Dept with access to metallurgical data for their preparation of provisional invoices, assay exchange and negotiation for final invoices
Communicate concentration inventories and production schedules to Shipping Dept daily/weekly to allow for efficient schedule of outbound concentrate haulage
Maintain current knowledge of industry practice and technological change
Coordinate with Environmental Dept daily regarding discharge water quality, flow, treatment and TSF conditions
Budget planning for production operations and capital
Compliance with all company policies and procedures including, but not limited to safety, environmental, confidentiality and code of conduct
Consistently exercises discretion and judgment in job performance
Works without risk or harm to self and others
Punctuality and regular attendance required
Help develop other department personnel to perform duties listed above
Ensure all employees and contractors are working in a safe manner in line with mine site standard operating procedures and MSHA safety guidelines
Other duties, as assigned

Qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree in chemical or mechanical engineering is preferred
At least 5 years’ experience required
Possesses good communication and interpersonal skills
General understanding of milling and maintenance operations. Understanding of flotation operation is a plus
Working knowledge and skill with P.C. utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, databases, and presentation software
Strong verbal, written, analytical and persuasive skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management
Ability to work independently with little supervision
Demonstrates strong administrative, organizational and technical writing skills
Presently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
Requires valid driver’s license.

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