March 23rd, 2024 at 12:15 pm
Job Opening at Newmont Mining Corporation
POSITION: Shovel & Drill Mechanical Technician
Newmont Mining Corporation is a major global gold producer with significant properties in Nevada, Peru, Australia, Ghana, and Suriname.
Newmont Africa Operations has two gold mining operations in Ghana: the Ahafo Mine in the Brong-Ahafo area and the Akyem Mine in the Eastern region. Ghana also prioritizes near-mine exploration and development to replenish gold reserves on a yearly basis. Newmont Africa also operates early-stage exploration programs in Ethiopia and Morocco.
Our Africa activities employ roughly 5,900 employees and contractors, the majority of whom work at the Ahafo Mine. We provide an exceptional combination of opportunity and career fulfillment, as well as all the advantages that you would expect from a global corporation. This, paired with our growth prospects, makes Newmont an excellent place to work.
Our Akyem and Ahafo mines have made considerable long-term community development investments in their host communities. These include establishing Development Funds in our Akyem and Ahafo operations zones, with each mine contributing US$1 per ounce of gold sold and 1% of net pre-tax yearly profit to the community development fund.
Newmont became the first gold firm to be included in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index in 2007, after being the sole gold company included in the S&P 500. Newmont’s industry-leading performance is demonstrated by our Africa operations’ high standards in environmental management, workforce health and safety, and the creation of value and opportunity for our people, host communities, and Newmont shareholders.
About This Role:
Mechanical maintenance, deployment, troubleshooting, replacement, repair, and testing of drills, shovels, and support equipment must be performed in accordance with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifications and safety standards to ensure equipment availability, optimal mining operations, and production.
In this role, you will
Mechanical Maintenance
- Perform preventive maintenance and inspections.
- Create a work order before beginning any corrective or repair work.
- If any issues arise, create a job card for the work to be done.
- Achieve job objectives by creating your own work schedule and coordinating with support services.
- Attend to things on the maintenance planning schedule as needed.
- Perform installations, maintenance, and repairs in accordance with OEM standards.
- Troubleshoot technical and/or operational issues.
- Perform routine maintenance on all mechanical equipment to guarantee its proper operation, including drills, shovels, and support equipment.
- Perform a number of different maintenance jobs, including breakdowns and preventative maintenance.
- Disassemble and reassemble several important components for repair purposes.
- Before beginning any work, ensure that all lock-out/tag-out procedures have been completed.
- Provide information about sufficient spare availability and stock levels.
- Assist specialists with more intricate fixes.
- Work within established procedures and operating manuals, as specified by OEMs and best practices.
- Ensure that daily and rotational quality targets are met, such as First Stop After PM (FSAPM), Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), and Mean Time To Repairs (MTTR).
- Perform daily inspections and lubrication services on the machinery.
- Collect oil samples from the mining fleet using the best techniques to reduce contamination.
Troubleshooting
- Conduct daily inspections of all mechanical equipment and record all results.
- Check all malfunctioning machinery and equipment and do a root cause analysis to determine whether to fix or replace.
- Analyse specific difficulties and concerns to determine the best technical solutions that meet OEM criteria.
- Strive to minimize downtime and expenditures.
Reporting
- Keep records of maintenance and repair work.
- Create daily reports outlining the jobs for the day and submit them to the supervisor.
Health, Safety, and Environment
- Deliver specified outcomes and/or support services using Newmont’s Health, Safety, and Environment systems, policies, and protocols.
- Inspect the equipment to detect mechanical and basic electrical hazards.
- Attend every safety meeting.
Training, Skills, and Experience Checklist
Formal qualifications (including professional registrations):
- Mechanical Engineering Technician certificate.
- Mechanic trade training and apprenticeship.
- MINCOM certification as an inspection engineer is advantageous.
Additional Knowledge
- Advanced understanding of mechanical maintenance concepts and industry norms.
- Advanced knowledge and experience with drill maintenance. Shovels and other support equipment.
- Understanding of the workflow management process.
- Knowledge of planning and scheduling.
- Knowledge of CMMS and ERP.
Experience
- A minimum of three years of mechanical maintenance experience in a mining plant or processing setting, preferably repairing and maintaining drills, shovels, and support equipment.
Technical Skills
- Interpersonal abilities as well as written and verbal communication.
- Ability to read and comprehend technical documents such as technical instructions, test procedures, and technical manuals.
- Ability to detect and report problems using technical terminology for equipment parts.
- The ability to use mechanical tools to install, maintain, and repair equipment and power plants.
- Ability to manage operational quality in compliance with the organization’s quality requirements and worldwide best practices.
Behavioural Attributes
- Reliable and independent.
- Safety conscious.
- Focused on the details.
- Technically inclined.
- Takes initiative.
- Focused on results.
- Proactive.
- Resilience.
- A team player.
Working Conditions
- The location is located on the Akyem mine site.
- The physical demands and work environment features listed here are representative of those that an employee must meet in order to properly perform fundamental job responsibilities.
- The profession requires specialized vision qualities such as close vision, distant vision, colour vision, peripheral vision, and the capacity to focus.
- Physical demands: While executing job activities, the individual is needed to operate in restricted places and will be subjected to intense vibration.
- Work environment: The employee must work in a safety-critical workplace.
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Work requires necessary PPE such as a helmet, goggles, high visibility clothes, safety harness, ear plugs, and dust mask, depending on the working conditions.
- We acknowledge that no single candidate will meet all the essential qualifications. If your experience differs from what we’ve found, and you believe you can add value to the role, we’d like to learn more about you!
Our company’s success stems on the accomplishments and well-being of our employees and contractors. Our mission is to create a workplace culture that encourages leadership and empowers everyone to flourish, contribute, and grow. We are devoted to choosing and developing our workers, as well as creating a work environment in which everyone can actively contribute to achieving our strategic goals while taking pleasure in their job at Newmont.
How to Apply for this Fido Job Opportunity
Closing Date: April 5, 2024
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