Beau McBrien
Fairbanks,AK
Summary
Accomplished Mill Maintenance General Foreman with a proven track record at Kinross Gold, enhancing operational efficiency and team performance. Expert in coordinating maintenance with operational needs, leading projects, and implementing safety protocols. Skilled in crew leadership and strategic planning, significantly reducing downtime and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Mill Maintenance General Foreman
Kinross Gold
Fairbanks, AK
03.2024 - Current
- Work directly with the Maintenance and Electrical departments to ensure both departments priorities are in line with the needs of the mill.
- Working with Planning General Foreman to prioritize plant needs and schedule planned maintenance for upcoming down days.
- Working with the Projects Department with bringing on new areas of the mill for the new ore deposit that is being run.
- Working directly with the Mill Operations General Foreman to ensure that maintenance is meeting the operations needs.
Heap Leach Supervisor
Kinross Gold
Fairbanks, AK
04.2021 - 03.2024
- Oversaw all maintenance of 2 cic buildings and 2 heap leach pads
- Work with Mine OPS, Mill OPS and the Lab devising plans for stacking the heap, effectively leaching the pads and keeping the CIC plants running efficiently.
- Proficient in evaluating crews and individuals. While setting goals for them to achieve and advance their skillsets.
- Involved in a large project of installing new vertical pump well system on a new heap pad.
- Learned a basic understanding of a budget program, Xeras. Learning how to model budgets for milling years.
Mill Maintenance Planner
Kinross Gold
Fairbanks, AK
10.2020 - 04.2021
- Reduced downtime for critical assets by developing and implementing comprehensive maintenance plans.
- Coordinated with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of spare parts, minimizing delays in repairs.
- Worked with Mill Operations, Mill Maintenance and the Mill Electrical departments to build weekly work schedules and downday work schedules.
Heap Leach Mechanic
Kinross Gold
Fairbanks, AK
11.2009 - 10.2020
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Maintained a safe working environment at all times by adhering to company guidelines and OSHA regulations, reducing workplace accidents.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
- Scheduled all weekly work for the crew.
- Helped with commissioning a second CIC plant, a second Heap Leach, and 2 RO Plants.
- Understood how to create piping plans that followed dump plans. This allowed the limit piping orders down to 2 pipe orders a year.
Education
N/A -
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AKSkills
- Coordinating tasks
- Crew Management
- Job site maintenance
- Team Supervision
- Documentation skills
- Crew Leadership
- Project Planning
- Project deadlines
- Scheduling jobs
- Maintenance Management
- Team training and support
- Strategic Planning
- Safety meetings
Timeline
Mill Maintenance General Foreman
Kinross Gold
03.2024 - Current
Heap Leach Supervisor
Kinross Gold
04.2021 - 03.2024
Mill Maintenance Planner
Kinross Gold
10.2020 - 04.2021
Heap Leach Mechanic
Kinross Gold
11.2009 - 10.2020
N/A -
University of Alaska Fairbanks