Area Manager - Acid Plant

TRS Staffing Solutions currently has an opening for an Area Manager. This position reports to the Project Director and will initially be located in Toronto, Canada. This role will support a Lithium Boron project located in Nevada.

Purpose

• Responsible for the (Acid Plant) component of the, Detailed Engineering and Execution phase of the Project to ensure the design meets process requirements, up to facilities handover.
• Generate capital, operating and closure cost estimates for all associated aspects of rail during the project study phases
• Coordinate the detailed design activities in order to develop and deliver the optimum process and material handling methodology and technology
• Liaise with groups and key stakeholders along with EIA team
• Review, consider and apply the best available technologies and innovation to the Process and Mine scope of the PM USA Expansion Project.
• Work and plans to minimize risk and uncertainties
• Oversees construction and commissioning of the Acid Plant on site up to hand over to operations.
• Assurance that PM USA HSEC standards are met

Core Accountabilities

• Manage and coordinate the progress of the detailed engineering and execution of work in accordance with the project scope and schedule.
• Oversee, coordinate and maintain project schedules to ensure cost, quality and schedule objectives are met.
• Develop and recommend improvements to project work processes.
• Identify scope changes and coordinate any change orders in advance of performing work.
• Ensure the requirements of the PM USA HSEC procedures and goals, the PM USA Values and Business Conduct are incorporated in all work undertaken and supporting systems
• Ensure cost control of capital and operating budget and appropriate administration of all contracts
• Conduct analysis of activities and implement corrective action where deviation from approved plans and budgets occur
• Manage procurement and fabrication equipment
• Assist with bid evaluation and selection of contractors
• Assist to develop technical scope of work for all study work related to infrastructure
• Provide direction (or as required) to EP, EPCM Contractors
• Provide direction to construction contracts as required on site
• Undertake project controls activities within delegated authority including approval of invoices, risk management, selection of contractors and planning approvals
• Provide input into monthly reports
• Oversight of the Acid Plant detailed engineering and construction execution to be implemented for the project
• Coordinate and ensure the commissioning resources and plan are followed and manage commissioning and handover to client operations
• Other responsibilities as required by the position and direct supervisor directions

Qualifications

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or relevant other Degree
• Minimum 8-10 years project engineering / management experience.
• Mining industry with good exposure to infrastructure
• Wide experience in major projects
• Experience with OWNER/ EPCM is preferred
• Previous experience in managing Acid plants is preferred
• Site experience and/or experience working in an operations role in a mining process plant
• Proven project management skills
• Understanding of project controls
• Experience in the management of contractors to deliver schedule of works and operate within HSE standards
• MSHA certification is desirable
• English – Spoken and written

Important to Know

• Driver’s License required
• Living in remote sites will be required
• Travel for extended times required