Production Engineer

Summary:

The Production Engineer will be responsible for managing production and continuous improvement projects within the Leaching, Solvent Extraction (SX), and Electrowinning (EW) circuits of a large copper mine. This role focuses on optimizing operational efficiency, reducing costs, ensuring safe work practices, and developing the skills of the production team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Management: Lead and manage production-related projects, ensuring timely completion within budget and scope.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify, develop, and implement continuous improvement projects to enhance production rates, recoveries, and overall plant performance.
• 5S Implementation & Maintenance: Champion and ensure adherence to 5S principles within the assigned areas to maintain a safe, organized, and efficient work environment.
• Deficiency Analysis & Improvement Planning: Analyze operational deficiencies, identify root causes, and develop effective improvement plans to address them.
• Personnel Training & Development: Develop and deliver training programs for production personnel to enhance their skills, knowledge, and understanding of operational procedures.
• Productivity Improvement Initiatives: Coordinate and drive productivity improvement initiatives across the Leaching, SX, and EW processes.
• Cost Reduction Projects: Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities within the production circuits.
• Production Team Support: Provide technical support and guidance to the production team to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Collect, analyze, and interpret production data to monitor performance, identify trends, and support decision-making.
• Collaboration: Work closely with maintenance, metallurgy, and other departments to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
• Safety & Environmental Compliance: Ensure all activities are conducted in compliance with safety and environmental regulations and company policies.