Plant Operations Expert

Reporting to the Vice-President of Process & Commissioning, the Plant Operations Expert will provide operational expertise throughout the lifecycle of mining projects, ensuring facilities are designed, commissioned, and transitioned into operation with safety, productivity, and operational excellence in mind. The successful candidate will leverage practical plant operating experience to support engineering, commissioning, operational readiness, startup, and plant optimization. Acting as the voice of the future operator, they will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams and clients to ensure facilities are safe, efficient, and ready for sustainable production. Responsibilities Provide operational expertise during conceptual studies, feasibility studies, basic engineering, and detailed design. Review plant layouts, equipment arrangements, and operating philosophies to optimize safety, accessibility, productivity, and operational efficiency. Participate in design reviews, HAZOPs, operability studies, constructability reviews, and risk assessments. Develop operational readiness strategies and transition plans from construction to operations. Support the development of operating philosophies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), startup procedures, and shutdown procedures. Develop commissioning, startup, and ramp-up strategies in collaboration with the commissioning and process teams. Participate in pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, and performance testing activities. Support process optimization during initial plant operation and production ramp-up. Identify operational bottlenecks and recommend improvements to maximize throughput, recovery, equipment utilization, and plant availability. Assist in developing staffing plans, shift structures, operator competency requirements, and training programs. Prepare operational documentation, including operating manuals, troubleshooting guides, and performance monitoring tools. Analyze plant performance data and recommend continuous improvement initiatives. Mentor client operations personnel and provide operational coaching during startup. Support troubleshooting efforts during commissioning and early operations. Travel to project sites in Canada and internationally as required. Requirement Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical, Chemical, Mechanical, Mining, or Process Engineering, or an equivalent combination of technical education and extensive plant operations experience. Minimum 10 years of experience in mineral processing plant operations, including supervisory or operational leadership responsibilities. Strong operational experience in gold, base metals, lithium, or other mineral processing facilities. Experience supporting plant startup, commissioning, and production ramp-up. Previous experience working on EPCM projects is considered a strong asset. Solid understanding of crushing, grinding, flotation, gravity concentration, thickening, filtration, tailings, reagent systems, and utility systems. Strong knowledge of process optimization, production planning, operational KPIs, and continuous improvement methodologies. Experience developing operating procedures and training plant personnel. Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Strong communication and leadership abilities with experience working in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams. Willingness to travel internationally. Fluency in English is required; French, Spanish, or Portuguese would be considered assets. Additional Information The position will be based at the G Mining Services office in Brossard. Possibility of working in hybrid mode (office and remote work). Office located at REM station “Du Quartier” Opportunity to travel internationally and within Canada based on the candidate’s needs and availability. Benefits of being part of our team G Mining cares strongly about the well-being of its employees so that they can thrive in all areas of their lives. The company’s family values are reflected across the range of benefits provided to our team members. By joining our team, you will get to enjoy the following benefits: Bonus based on the employee’s and the company’s performance because we are committed to rewarding employee contributions. Family group insurance paid 100% by G Mining (drugs, paramedical, dental, vision and travel) as it is important to take care of yourself. Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan (DPSP) in which we make contributions so you can enjoy the retirement you deserve. Social activities to provide employees opportunities to have fun and connect with each other. Reimbursement program for sports-related expenses to keep you motivated to adopt healthy lifestyle habits. Training program because we value the professional development of our employees. Telemedicine service for easier access to a healthcare professional. Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) when you need support. Opportunity to work remotely to avoid commuting time, and free parking when working in the office. We look forward to reading your resume, which you are invited to send here in complete confidentiality to the following email address: carrieres@gmining.com. G Mining Services welcomes all submissions and is committed to evaluating them without discriminatory bias. We offer equal employment opportunities to all. Knowledge of a language other than French is required for this position since G Mining Services’ clients are international and the incumbent will have to communicate with them on a regular basis. For more information on G Mining Services, please visit www.gmining.com.

Provide operational expertise throughout the mining project lifecycle to ensure facilities are designed and commissioned for safety and productivity. Act as the voice of the operator to support engineering, startup, and continuous plant optimization.

Requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field and at least 10 years of experience in mineral processing plant operations. Must have a strong background in plant startup, commissioning, and leadership within multidisciplinary teams.

• Performance Bonus • Family Group Insurance • Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan (DPSP) • Social Activities • Sports Expense Reimbursement • Training Program • Telemedicine Service • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) • Remote Work Opportunity • Free Parking

• LeadershipPreferred
• Project managementPreferred

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• Plant Operations
• Commissioning
• Operational Readiness
• Process Optimization
• Mineral Processing
• HAZOP
• SOP Development
• Project Management
• Troubleshooting
• Production Planning
• Staffing Planning
• Risk Assessment
• Performance Monitoring
• Leadership
• EPCM Projects
• Technical Coaching

• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Construction
• Management & Leadership

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

10+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level

Application method

Direct apply is available