For this edition , we asked site-based general managers what they consider to be their site ’ s 2023 priorities outside of safety and the supporting pillars .
The Miami team will continue the pursuit of improved reliability in our maintenance practices and programs . Being able to sustain our reliability efforts from the last two years has now become the work . This not only drives consistent and predictable operations but furthers the effort in meeting our safety performance expectations .
Mark Albertsen General Manager-Miami
Tyrone is focused on getting our safe production credibility back . Our 2023 rallying cry is simple . If you ’ re not working on moving our tons or Leach to the Last Drop , then you ’ re not working on the right thing .
Erich Bower General Manager-Tyrone
In 2023 , our goal is to keep things simple and stay laser focused on meeting our safe production goals . Knowing what we intend to do is one thing ; how we get there is another . In the year ahead , our priority will be to emphasize the development of our people at all levels to ensure success in 2023 and beyond .
Jamie Davis General Manager-Climax
Randy Ellison General Manager-Chino
“ We have chosen to treat people like people . Recognizing our results come from our workers , we need to understand that the process requires our willingness to have – and receive – frank discussions . This is the only way we continue to evolve as a successful organization . Secondly , we have to realize everything we do is so much bigger than us . Someone had a longer vision for what they did every day ; that is why we are here . We have to do the same .”
“ For Fort Madison , it is to empower and encourage our people to anticipate and prevent issues by coordinating prompt and effective action .”
Javier Guevara General Manager-Fort Madison
Steve Koski General Manager- Technology Center
“ Our priorities for 2023 are advancing our Leach to the Last Drop internal reagent development , advancing a project to increase our blasthole capacity at our mine , continuing our metallurgical testing programs with testing for Tohono , Lone Star , Ajo , and PTFI , and advancing our geometallurgical understanding of our orebodies to develop scorecards of how well we are running our concentrators .”
“ One of our highest priorities at Morenci is to double down on our efforts at the Clifton Training Center . Our intent is to enhance the training that supports all areas of our organization . Our plans are to more effectively deliver training required to support supervisor development , line of progression , reliability , employee development and retention , all of which are required for us to achieve our safe production goals .”
Mike Kridel Senior Vice President-Morenci
Jeff Monteith General Manager-Bagdad
“ At Bagdad , housing remains our biggest challenge . We had a set-back with an earlier planned housing development , but the team has dropped back , regrouped and will be presenting alternatives later this quarter . With a current housing waitlist of 140 employees , housing will be critical to our success with hiring and retention in 2023 .”
“ In 2023 , El Paso will continue efforts to create an environment where employees feel empowered to make decisions , embrace personal accountability and work on the mission of PBL – People Building a Legacy . Additionally , while somewhat strategic in nature , the refinery is excited to continue the work on converting from traditional copper starting sheet technology to permanent cathode technology .”
John Quinn General Manager-El Paso Rod Mill and Refinery
“ Sierrita is focused on improving the employee experience – from the time they arrive in the parking lot until they go home .”
David Rhoades General Manager-Sierrita
Safford ’ s priority for 2023 is safe execution of our plan . Safford will accomplish this working together as a team and leaning into the vast talent of our employees as well as the incredible expertise from across our global company . Major focus areas within this priority are continued development of our people , improvement of equipment reliability , and creating additional value through Leach to the Last Drop .
Vicki Seppala General Manager-Safford
“ Other than safety and strategic themes , Henderson will continue prioritizing concentrate quality and ESG activities , including stakeholder engagement , knowing our viability and sustainability depends on them .”