Position Overview:
The Process Superintendent is responsible for leading and managing the process operations team to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable plant performance. This role oversees daily processing activities, including crushing, maintenance, leaching, grasshopper stacking, ADR, and refinery operations, while ensuring production targets, quality standards, and regulatory requirements are consistently met. The Process Superintendent works closely with operations, maintenance, and technical teams to optimize plant performance, coordinate maintenance activities, and support production planning. This position plays a key leadership role in promoting a strong safety culture, developing team members, and ensuring adherence to company policies, standard operating procedures, and best practices. The Process Superintendent also monitors operational performance, manages departmental resources, and implements improvements to enhance plant efficiency and reliability.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and supervise process plant personnel to achieve production goals safely and efficiently.
Monitor plant performance including throughput, recovery, and operational efficiency, to meet cost and production targets.
Develop and implement daily, weekly, and monthly production plans.
Coordinate closely with maintenance teams to ensure equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
CapEx budget control.
Monitor operational costs and provide input into departmental budgets.
Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures, safety regulations, and environmental requirements.
Conduct routine inspections of plant operations to identify safety risks and operational improvements.
Support training, coaching, and development of process plant staff.
Participate in operational meetings and provide accurate reporting on plant performance.
Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement within the process plant.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, Mineral Processing, or related field preferred.
At least 8 to 10 years of experience in mineral processing or process plant operations preferred.
Minimum 5 years of supervisory or leadership experience.
Strong knowledge of crushing circuits, heap leach operations, ADR systems, and refinery processes.
Demonstrated leadership, communication, and problemsolving skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and process monitoring systems.
Safe handling of sodium cyanide.
Valid driver's license required.
Work Environment/Physical Demands:
Work performed in both office and active process plant environments.
Frequent walking on uneven surfaces, climbing stairs, and working around industrial equipment.
Exposure to outdoor weather conditions and plant operating environments.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift moderate loads as required.
Required use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Benefits/Culture:
At McEwen Mining, our employees are key to our success. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) / Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- ShortTerm and LongTerm Disability
- Life Insurance 401(k) Retirement Savings PlanPaid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth
