Superintendent Electrical Instrumentation

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Where You Will Work    

Looking to live in a small town with big opportunities? Our Bagdad operations in Arizona offers housing at a subsidized rate, a family-friendly atmosphere and numerous amenities including an aquatic center, golf course and fitness center. Located 100 miles northwest of Phoenix, Bagdad is home to the world's first commercial - scale concentrate leach processing facility, as well as one of the longest continuously operating solvent extraction/electrowinning plants in the world.  Visit the Bagdad town website  to learn more.

Description

Under limited supervision, plans, organizes, manages and evaluates assigned operations, including but not limited to: daily production, product quality, environmental management, safety, or maintenance.

 

• Establishes tactical and strategic goals, objectives, policies and procedures.
• Directs Supervisors and other staff in daily operations. Inspects daily operations and projects in progress and upon completion to assure quality of work. Provides administrative and technical direction to staff; interprets policies and procedures established by regulatory agencies.
• Oversees and recommends the selection of key staff. Participates in the selection of staff.
• Works with employees to correct deficiencies. Implements disciplinary procedures and recommends terminations. Investigates complaints and recommends corrective action as necessary.
• Forecasts necessary funds for staffing, materials and supplies, and capital improvement projects. Submits budget recommendations and justifications; monitors and controls expenditures.
• Develops, plans, and coordinates the work plan for assigned projects and responsibilities, which may include project management, cost estimates and program development. Coordinates work with other units and site departments.
• Provides information and resources to site officials and other departments.
• Reviews Capital Improvement Plans and makes recommendations. Evaluates infrastructure, facilities and operating systems for needed maintenance and repair.
• Answer questions and provide information to the public.
• Coordinates the activities of consultants and contractors.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and seven (7) years related operational experience, including supervisory or management experience, OR
• Bachelor's degree and three (3) years related operational experience, including supervisory or management experience
• Additional certifications or licensure appropriate to the job may be required
• Skilled in supervising, evaluating, training and motivating employees
• Ability to plan, prioritize, direct and manage a diverse number of operational areas, projects and activities
• Skilled in preparing, defending, monitoring and administering budgets
• Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions
• Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Preferred

• None

Criteria/Conditions

• Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures given in English
• Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards
• Must be able to work in a potentially stressful environment
• Work is in a mine or manufacturing plant setting, which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity, moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, toxic chemicals, explosives, fumes or airborne particles.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs and ladders, work on elevated platforms, talk, hear and see.
• Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects (up to 30 pounds) during the course of the workday.
• Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine, outdoor, or manufacturing plant environment, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety g