Superintendent, Metallurgy - Oko Gold Project

About the role

The Superintendent, Metallurgy is a site-based role at the Oko Gold project in Georgetown, Guyana, supporting metallurgical and production optimization activities at GMIN's operation. The position drives production optimization initiatives at the processing mill, provides technical support and executes assignments related to process improvements, new projects and mill expansion. It combines regular office work with time in production areas, where PPE and strict health and safety compliance are mandatory.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out metallurgy assignments for mill development, optimization and expansion, and supervise metallurgy work in internal and external laboratories
• Prepare business cases and reports, present recommendations and status updates to stakeholders, and take part in business and project planning
• Influence leaders and stakeholders to support change efforts and recommend continuous improvement based on best practices and the competitive landscape
• Develop company-wide standards, procedures and policies and ensure compliance with industry and professional regulations
• Act as senior technical point of contact for mineral processing staff, build their capabilities and troubleshoot escalated issues
• Analyze metallurgy results, interpret them and make recommendations to management; help develop operations criteria, cost estimations and recoveries, and contribute to the mill's process diagram
• Assist management in the continuous improvement program, including studies and milling cost reviews to find improvement and cost-reduction opportunities
• Support the operations team and other sectors (environment, laboratory) and ensure the operation receives the training needed for process optimization
• Provide technical assistance on site projects, including those related to water and effluents

Required profile

• 10 years of related experience, including at least 5 years in a supervisory or management role
• B.Sc. in Metallurgical or Mineral Processing Engineering, or a related field
• Ability to work in a remote, multicultural, fast-paced environment and to lead and mentor technical personnel
• Knowledge of a language other than French, as the sites are international

Required skills

• Good technical knowledge of ore processing and experience in mill development
• Multi-tasking capacity and teamwork skills