Superintendent - Electrical Mining Construction

About the role

The Superintendent - Electrical Mining Construction is responsible for managing and overseeing electrical construction of the leach plant circuit expansion, paste plant and surface facilities for the underground projects at Haile Gold Mine in South Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a strong focus on Health, Safety and the Environment by complying with OceanaGold Health and Safety Policy and Environment Policy, actively promoting safety awareness and environmental responsibility amongst company and contract personnel, reporting all personal injuries and incidents and assisting with investigations, accepting accountability to ensure personal safety and the safety of others whilst protecting the environment, monitoring the reporting of workplace incidents and hazards to ensure effective risk mitigation is maintained, undertaking workplace inspections and audits to ensure site standards are being adhered to, coordinating incident investigations that occur within area of control, participating in planning meetings to review drawings, determine priorities, and assist in scheduling the work.
• Establishes and monitors electrical construction methods and practices for most effective cost control for work schedule, labor, materials, and equipment needs.
• Ensures compliance with electrical codes, standards, and safety regulations.
• Reviews and interprets blueprints, schematics, and other project documentation related to electrical installations.
• Plans and executes electrical installations according to project specifications.
• Oversees and coordinates the activities of contractor electricians and other electrical workers for the Project Team.
• Works with project manager for the control, care/protection, and use of tools, equipment, and company assets on site.
• Ensures all activities within area of control are completed to the specifications nominated for the works being undertaken.
• Ensures all works under area of control are completed to a standard that is fit for purpose and meets the end users’ requirements.
• Confers with supervisory personnel and subcontractors engaged in planning and executing work procedures, interpreting specifications, and coordinating various phases of construction to maximize efficiency and prevent delays.
• Aids project manager and engineer with change orders and extra work requests.
• Schedules major process equipment deliveries.
• Coordinates electrical work with civil and mechanical work.
• Coordinates with process equipment vendors at start-up.
• Inspects work in progress to ensure the likelihood that workmanship conforms to specifications and meets construction schedules.
• Maintains regular communication with engineer and inspectors regarding required work, quality of work, and other job-related issues.
• Confers with project manager, engineer, and inspectors to resolve construction problems and improve construction methods.
• Assists in preparation of progress reports, materials, and job-related costs.
• Maintain accurate records of project progress, employee performance, and compliance with regulations.
• Coordinate efficiency and relationships between all key personnel involved with the project.
• Maintain a strong line of communication & reporting on key performance indicators to the Construction Manager and Operations Teams.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues as they arise.
• Aid in transitioning projects to the operational phase.
• Establish and maintain a productive project culture through effective people management and team building.
• Monitor the contractor teams and align their activities as necessary to ensure requirements are achieved.
• Communicate regularly with all staff to ensure that goals and priorities are clearly understood and to promote a harmonious working environment.

Requirements

• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• A collaborative working style, building strong internal and external relationships.
• A hands-on approach to the management of staff, contractors and projects.
• Ability to work harmoniously in cross-cultural environments.
• Ability to engage external consultants and contractors.
• Excellent planning, organizing and prioritization capabilities.
• A motivated self-starter who can operate autonomously and is a natural leader.
• A high degree of computer literacy is required, with effective skills in MS products desired.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues.
• Knowledge and experience with surface facilities for a hard rock operation.
• 15+ years’ relevant experience of which 5+ years would have been in a senior electrical construction role.
• Experienced with both start-up projects and operating environments.
• Trade Qualifications or Degree in Engineering or related discipline (e.g. Electrical).
• MSHA 40 HR Trained or past MSHA training.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• A collaborative working style, building strong internal and external relationships.
• A hands-on approach to the management of staff, contractors and projects.
• Ability to work harmoniously in cross-cultural environments.
• Ability to engage external consultants and contractors.
• Excellent planning, organizing and prioritization capabilities.
• A motivated self-starter who can operate autonomously and is a natural leader.
• A high degree of computer literacy is required, with effective skills in MS products desired.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues.
• Knowledge and experience with surface facilities for a hard rock operation.
• 15+ years’ relevant experience of which 5+ years would have been in a senior electrical construction role.
• Experienced with both start-up projects and operating environments.
• Trade Qualifications or Degree in Engineering or related discipline (e.g. Electrical).
• MSHA 40 HR Trained or past MSHA training.