Position Title: Autoclave Control Room Operator
Reports To: Autoclave/Neutralization Operations Supervisors
Based: Pueblo Viejo Mine Site
Position Overview:
The incumbent is responsible for the operational activities of the POX Control Room on a shift basis. The duties will entail in depth knowledge and operation of a DCS computer based operating system as it relates to the operation of the 4 autoclave circuits, oxygen plant, hot cure, CCD, lime boil, neutralization, iron precipitation, copper recovery and slurry and solution cooling towers. The incumbent will ensure proper safety and environmental management systems are followed. The incumbent will serve as a positive role model with a high degree of Visible Felt Leadership in the field. The position location is in the Dominican Republic and will be a fly in/ fly out assignment.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
· Implement SAFE task work procedures that will ensure the SAFE and efficient operation of all of the circuits within area of responsibility.
· Implement task work procedures that will ensure environmental compliance as they pertain to spills and air emission regulations.
· In collaboration with the safety department, perform a risk assessment of the operations, including tasks, workplaces and equipment with the goal of determining the critical tasks and workplaces. This will be the foundation for the creation of the standard operating procedures and the schedule of task observations and workplace inspections.
· Working closely with the process control group with regards to operational changes and trouble shooting of circuit deficiencies through the DCS system
· Maintain process flow balance to match mill throughput and autoclave throughput. Optimize the tonnage throughput with plant equipment availability.
· Initiate circuit changes to meet target oxidations by reacting to change in the ore feed sulfide value.
· Provide good communication both oral and written for the coordination of activities between operations, maintenance and mine departments in a timely manner as the control room is the hub for all activities.
· Ability to adapt and learn new techniques rapidly.
· Provide strong leadership and motivational skills
· Be able to work in a high stress environment and solve operational issues quickly.
· Comply with the guidelines set forth
· General knowledge of the safe and proper operation of multiple plant processing equipment.
· Play a key role within the start up teams in relation to the start up of the Process Plant circuits.
· Be part of a team to assist in the Pre-operational testing activities led by the EPCM contractor and identify non-compliance items that make the punch list.
· Monitor and coordinate the shift activities and identify improvement opportunities when warranted and implement when possible.
· Involvement in the maintenance activities, including the use of Work Permits for his area of responsibility. Ensure the equipment is ready for the planned maintenance activities.
· Interact in succession planning within the operations team to ensure PVDC achieves development of the Dominican employees to assume positions of increasing responsibility.
Key Competency Areas:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate to the following competencies;
- Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team.
- Business Acumen – Understands business implications of decisions; demonstrates knowledge of industry practice in mining programs; aligns work with strategic goals.
- Strategic Thinking – Develops strategies to achieve organization goals; understands organization’s strengths & weaknesses; identifies external threats and opportunities; adapts strategy to changing conditions.
- Judgment – Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; support and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decisions making process; makes timely decisions.
- Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; measures self against standard of excellence.
- Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans.
- Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follow through on commitments.
- Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
- Leadership – Ensure that the team is focused on delivering results and have appropriate direction to advance Barrick’s goals; well-honed influencing skills, and the ability to produce results through influence.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Will provide guidance to autoclave operations lead hand, oxygen plant operations lead hand and keep the Operations and Neutralization Supervisors informed on plant conditions.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education:
High School Diploma minimum, Post Secondary certificate preferred.
Experience:
5 years of high pressure and high temperature plant experience with at least 3 years in a leadership role is preferred.
Skills & Abilities:
- Must be able to work unsupervised in a pro-active and productive manner.
- Must hold strong diagnosis skills in fault finding, and resolve issues with minimal impact to production.
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- Must have strong coaching, mentoring, and communication and management skills.
- Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred. Must be willing to learn the Spanish language.
- Willingness to work out of country on a fly in/ fly out status
Dominican Republic
