Budgeting and System Governance Specialist

Discovery is an Americas-focused precious metals company with a diversified portfolio. Our Mission is to deliver sustainable value for all stakeholders by operating in a safe and responsible manner and having a positive impact on local communities.

Located in and around the City of Timmins, Ontario, Porcupine has two underground and one open pit mines. A continuous operation for over 100 years that provides a great work-life balance. Employees from diverse backgrounds are empowered through engagement, involvement, and growth opportunities in the workplace.

Location

Timmins, Ontario

Schedule

5x2

Purpose

The Budgeting/System Governance Specialist will work closely with the Reliability/Asset Strategy Specialist and area Superintendents to ensure the Porcupine Asset Management budget and forecast are accurate and aligned with the latest equipment strategies; and ensure that the CMMS data is structure and maintained in accordance the Discovery Standards.

Key Outcomes Include

• Lead the creation of the annual budget and quarterly forecast with the support of the area asset management teams.
• Support the area superintendents during the monthly cost review process including major variance against the annual budget.
• Provide Supply Chain Management with a major components and equipment replacement forecast.
• Develop and roll out a site master data change management process; oversee the CMMS structure and site work management work flow.
  
  

Responsibilities

Safety Compliance

• Duties:Demonstrate proactive leadership in achieving a Discovery Porcupine culture of safety and health
• Actively promote Discovery’s safety standards and improvement initiatives
  
  

Lead the Annual Budgeting and Quarterly Forecast for the Asset Management Teams

• Develop a budgeting and cost forecast process for all maintenance areas.
• Lead the budgeting process with assistance for the area superintendents and planning resources.
• Provide the supply chain management team with a major component replacement forecast.
• Perform monthly asset cost review against budget.
• Support the Reliability/Asset Strategy Specialist and area Superintendent in the asset replacement strategy.
  
  

Own the CMMS data structure and oversee that it is maintained in accordance the Discovery Standards.

• Develop and roll out a site master data change management process.
• Oversee the CMMS structure and site work management work flows.
• Oversee the master data for projects/new assets: Functional Locations, Parrent Assets, Children Assets, Maintenance Activities as defined by Asset Strategies, Work Instructions, Etc…
• Support the area planners with minor master data changes.
• Review and ensure that all existing assets have required master data based on the site approved structure.
  
  

Training and Education

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent industry experience
• Valid "G" Driver's license
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in asset management and maintenance practices.
• Minimum 5 years in a leadership role.
• ERP system experience desirable
• Budgeting and cost management experience
• Experience with manual and computerized maintenance planning systems.
• Experience with change, communication and knowledge management methodologies
• Experience in implementing Asset Management principles and best practices
• Experience with maintenance budgeting and forecasting
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and ability to drive performance improvement initiatives
• Ability to quickly assess information to diagnose problems and opportunities, with a track record of strong professional judgement and critical thinking
• Ability to manage and influence stakeholders across different functions
• Demonstrated ability to create data-driven business decisions
  
  

We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!

As an equal opportunity employer, Discovery is committed to diversity, inclusion and accessibility. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.