Supervisor, Preventive Maintenance

Job No: 10493
Location: Kitikmeot Region, Nunavut

The Company

B2Gold is a low-cost international senior gold producer headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. Founded in 2007, today, B2Gold has operating gold mines in Mali, Namibia and the Philippines, a mine under construction in northern Canada and numerous development and exploration projects in various countries including Mali, Colombia and Finland. B2Gold forecasts total consolidated gold production of between 860,000 and 940,000 ounces in 2024.

 

Position

 

Supervisor, Preventive Maintenance, Nunavut

 

Location and Reporting Structure

 

Reporting to the Manager, Maintenance this position will be a fly in- fly out 3x3 rotation based in Nunavut, Canada.

 

Responsibilities

 

  • Develop and implement comprehensive preventive maintenance plans for all critical equipment and infrastructure, including crushers, conveyors, haul trucks, and processing plants;
  • Assign responsibilities, provide guidance, and monitor progress to ensure adherence to maintenance schedules and quality standards;
  • Utilize predictive maintenance techniques, such as vibration analysis, infrared thermography, and oil analysis, to identify potential equipment issues before they result in downtime;
  • Oversee regular inspections of mining equipment such as drills, dozers, graders, haul trucks and auxiliary equipment to identify potential issues or areas of concern before they escalate into breakdowns;
  • Coordinate and schedule preventive maintenance tasks for various equipment, ensuring minimal disruption to production schedules while maximizing equipment uptime;
  • Manage spare parts inventory and consumables required for preventative maintenance activities. Develop systems for tracking inventory levels, ordering replenishments, and ensuring availability of critical components to minimize equipment downtime;
  • Implement key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the effectiveness of preventative maintenance programs. Analyze maintenance data, identify trends, and proactively address potential issues to improve equipment reliability and reduce maintenance costs; and
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and optimization in preventative maintenance practices. Implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) and best practices to enhance efficiency, safety, and reliability of maintenance operations.

 

Desired Competencies and Requirements

 

  • Seven (7) years’ experience working in Preventive Maintenance or related role with Three (3) years in a supervisory position;
  • Maintenance Management Professional (MMP) or Certified Maintenance Reliability Professional (CMRP) designation considered an asset;
  • A Nunavut WSCC Supervisory Level II qualification, or ability to obtain same; and
  • Working experience with maintenance equipment associated with open-pit and underground mining combined with experience in Microsoft Suite and SAP or other ERP software is considered an asset.

 

Compensation and Benefits 

The starting annual salary for this role is $160,000.00

B2Gold Nunavut offers a competitive compensation package, including salary commensurate with experience, knowledge, and skills, plus a group benefits package for employees and their dependents.

 

Application and Contact Information

Kitikmeot Inuit, Nunavut Inuit, and Residents receive priority hiring consideration, if one these categories applies, please state it after the reference number in the subject line. We thank all for their interest but are only considering applicants with working rights in Canada.

B2Gold Nunavut prioritizes local employment, supports empowerment initiatives, and continuously works towards a people profile that matches the demographics of the respective national settings in which we operate, while appreciating our inclusive culture that attracts talent from around the world. As an equal opportunity employer, B2Gold Nunavut values diversity and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

 

The B2Gold Back River Corp. owned Back River Project is a significant undertaking with contributions from both B2Gold Nunavut and valued Contractors. Although we appreciate your interest in working for B2Gold Nunavut directly; if you are not selected for employment with B2Gold Nunavut or we have no current work available that is suitable for your skill set, B2Gold Nunavut may share your application material with our contractors for positions that they are seeking to fill. If you do not want your resume shared, please indicate so in the subject line of your email and we will retain a copy of your application material for our internal records only.

 

We will retain application material on file for future vacancies (openings within 6-12 months) for consideration; however, you are encouraged to apply to any opening you may be suited for. If selected to move forward a member of our team will be in touch.

 

Closing Date

This post will remain open until 12:00AM MST May 15th, 2024, unless a suitable candidate is not found. We thank all applicants for their interest in B2Gold Nunavut; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Privacy Acknowledgment

The B2Gold Back River Corp. owned Back River Project is a significant undertaking with contributions from both B2Gold Nunavut and valued Contractors. Although we appreciate your interest in working for B2Gold Nunavut directly; if you are not selected for employment with B2Gold Nunavut or we have no current work available that is suitable for your skill set, B2Gold Nunavut may share your application material with our contractors for positions that they are seeking to fill.  We will retain a copy of your application material for our internal records only.


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