Superintendent, Power Plant

About the role

The Superintendent, Power Plant is responsible for the safe, reliable and efficient operation and maintenance of the power generation facilities at the OKO Gold project. The role ensures continuous electrical power for mining, processing, camp facilities and associated infrastructure, while meeting safety, environmental and regulatory requirements. It combines office and field work in a mining environment, with exposure to operating equipment, noise, dust and varying weather, and may require extended hours.

Key responsibilities

• Direct and supervise power plant operations so that power generation capacity meets the needs of the mine, processing plant and camp
• Monitor plant performance and operating parameters to maximise equipment availability and efficiency
• Develop, implement and maintain plant operating procedures and standards
• Coordinate with mining, processing and maintenance departments on power demand and operational requirements
• Lead operational readiness for plant upgrades, expansions and commissioning projects
• Lead, mentor and develop operators, technicians and supervisors, set performance expectations, identify training needs and support succession planning
• Ensure effective workforce planning and staffing

Required profile

• 8-15 years of experience in power generation operations or maintenance
• At least 5 years in a supervisory or management role
• Experience in mining, industrial or remote-site power generation environments
• Experience with diesel, heavy fuel oil (HFO), gas-fired or hybrid power generation systems
• University degree in Electrical Engineering or a related degree, plus a professional designation or certification
• Knowledge of a language other than French, as the sites are international

Required skills

• Electrical methods and procedures, power generation systems and high-voltage electrical systems and distribution networks
• Preventive and predictive maintenance programs and reliability-centered maintenance (RCM)
• SCADA and plant control systems
• Project management and budgeting, root cause failure analysis (RCFA)
• Leadership, collaboration and people development in remote, multicultural settings