OKO Gold Project - Superintendent, Mill Maintenance
gminingventures
- Guyana
- On-site
- Mid Level
- Posted
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement maintenance strategies aligned with production objectives and operational requirements.
- Provide leadership, coaching, and technical guidance to maintenance supervisors, tradespeople, and contractors.
- Establish clear performance expectations and monitor departmental productivity.
- Monitor maintenance costs, identify cost-saving opportunities, and ensure effective resource utilization.
- Coordinate the procurement of critical spare parts, tools, materials, and maintenance services.
- Maintain appropriate inventory levels of critical equipment components and consumables.
- Evaluate contractor performance and ensure contracted work meets company standards.
- Reporting and Performance Monitoring Prepare regular maintenance performance reports for management.
Requirements
- Strong leadership, organizational, and budget management skills.
- Takes personal ownership for the success of the organization achieved through candor, creative debate active listening, coaching and a commitment to self-improvement.
Monitor key performance indicators, including
Equipment availability and reliability. Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF). Mean Time to Repair (MTTR).
Requirements
Experience Minimum 7–10 years of maintenance experience in a mineral processing plant/mill environment, with at least 3–5 years in a supervisory or superintendent role. Education/Certification/Designation Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent trade certification with extensive experience). Technical Skills/Knowledge Strong knowledge of gold processing equipment (crushers, mills, thickeners, CIL/CIP circuits, pumps, conveyors). Experience with CMMS platforms (e.g., SAP PM, Maximo, Pronto). Working knowledge of reliability maintenance strategies (RCM, TPM, condition monitoring).
Experience in remote-site or developing-country mining operations preferred.
Required
Behavioral Skills Results-oriented and adaptable professional with a hands-on approach to field execution and the ability to perform effectively in remote, multicultural, and fast-paced operational environments. Collaborative leader with the ability to work effectively across diverse teams and field environments while mentoring, motivating, and developing technical personnel.
Required
Leadership Skills Applies Strategic Thinking & Global Focus: Brings a global mindset and systemic thinking to support the strategic focus and future success of the organization.
Drives Excellence in Execution
Enables breakthrough results through organizational alignment, courageous action, new thinking, and accountability.
Develops People, Teams, & Culture
Maximizes the potential of individuals, teams, and culture through a targeted investment in coaching, development, and engagement.
Builds Diverse Stakeholder relationships
Proactively develops strong and mutually beneficial relationships with multiple stakeholders. G Mining Ventures welcomes all applications and is committed to evaluating candidates fairly and without discrimination. We are proud to offer equal employment opportunities to all. Knowledge of a language other than French is required for this position, as G Mining Ventures’ sites are international and the incumbent will need to communicate with them regularly.
