ANALISTA DE GESTION DE ACTIVOS - ASSET MANAGEMENT ANALYST

LUNDIN GOLD

ABOUT US

Lundin Gold Inc., headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, is part of the Lundin Group of Companies, one of the most recognized, respected, and prominent groups in today’s global industry. It consists of 13 publicly traded companies focused on the extractive sector, operating in more than 17 countries around the world.

Lundin Gold, through its Ecuadorian subsidiary Aurelian Ecuador S.A., owns the Fruta del Norte (FDN) Mine, located in southeastern Ecuador in the Province of Zamora Chinchipe.

Fruta del Norte (FDN) is one of the largest and highest-grade gold deposits in the world currently in production. The Company has an experienced mining operations team dedicated to advancing FDN responsibly. In the fourth quarter of 2019, Lundin Gold produced its first gold, as well as its first export of gold concentrate and doré. In the first quarter of 2020, FDN reached commercial production. Lundin Gold operates transparently in accordance with international best practices and its three core principles: Work Safely, Care for the Environment, and Respect.

JOB PURPOSE

The Mine and Plant Asset Management Analyst is responsible for ensuring the efficient and strategic management of costs, the budget, and the lifecycle of critical equipment and components. The role’s purpose is to provide technical and economic analyses, management reports, and optimization proposals that improve the availability, reliability, and total cost of ownership (TCO) of assets, thereby contributing to decision-making and operational excellence in the Mine and Plant Maintenance departments.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Cost Control and Management (OPEX & CAPEX)

Monitor, control, and conduct detailed analysis of OPEX and CAPEX costs associated with mine and plant equipment, ensuring alignment with the annual budget.

Prepare weekly and monthly cost performance reports for Maintenance Management and Superintendents, identifying variances, causes, and corrective actions.

Prepare executive presentations on costs, forecasts, and the annual budget for internal stakeholders, using tools such as Power BI, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Analyze variances from the budget and forecast, proposing control and mitigation measures, as well as providing support in tracking action plans.

Validate the correct accounting allocation and assignment of cost codes for commitments and costs incurred.

Monthly Accounting Close Processes

Collaborate with the Finance department in the process of providing information related to:

Optimization of the Lifecycle of Equipment and Components

Analyze hourly costs (CPH) of critical equipment (trucks, loaders, shovels, mills, crushers, etc.), proposing strategies to reduce or stabilize the CPH.

Collaborate on studies regarding the replacement, overhaul, rebuild, or refurbishment of assets, providing cost analyses, useful life projections, and financial scenarios.

Strategic Inventory Management

Monitor monthly inventory levels of critical spare parts and major components, evaluating financial impacts (turnover, tied-up inventory, obsolete inventory).

Data Analysis and Management Reporting

Develop, implement, and maintain up-to-date dashboards (Power BI) that visualize cost performance, component service life, CPH, inventory levels, and asset management KPIs.

Conduct analyses and projections based on historical trends in costs, failures, and consumption.

Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence

Work alongside the technical department to identify opportunities for savings and efficiency in maintenance and asset management processes.

Participate in operational excellence projects (LEAN, KAISEN, RCM, operational projects), contributing economic analyses and impact assessments.

EDUCATION

Completed university degree in MECHANICAL ENGINEERING or INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING

ADDITIONAL EDUCATION

Completed university degree in FINANCE or BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

GENERAL EXPERIENCE

1–2 years of experience

SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE

1–2 years of demonstrable experience in process optimization and cost control, or an equivalent combination of training and experience, preferably in the mining industry or industrial projects.

SKILLS

Intermediate level of English.

Cost and budget management in mining projects.

Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Knowledge of project management tools (MS Project, Power BI, etc.).