New Job Opening at Newmont Mining Corporation
POSITION: Geological Technician
Newmont is the world’s largest gold producer and also produces copper, silver, zinc, and lead. The Company’s world-class portfolio of assets, prospects, and talent is based in favourable mining countries such as Africa, Australia, Latin America the Caribbean, North America, and Papua New Guinea. Newmont is the sole gold producer on the S&P 500 Index, and it is well-known for its ethical environmental, social, and governance standards. The company is an industry leader in value generation, with strong safety standards, exceptional execution, and technological excellence. Newmont was established in 1921 and has been publicly traded since 1925.
At Newmont, employees generate value in the metals we mine and serve as ambassadors in the communities where they live and work. As a team, we create an atmosphere that supports our people’s vision, in which everyone belongs, thrives, and is respected. We have created a diverse and inclusive environment in which our employees may use their diversity to help deliver outcomes together.
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.
Join us and discover your potential in a global organization that is defining the future of the mining sector.
About This Role:
To lead sampling crews in the measurement and interpretation of data collected during sampling activities (e.g., field sample collections and submissions) to generate Ore Control dig polygons for mining purposes.
In this role, you will
Geological Sampling
- Supervise samplers as they undertake various daily sampling activities (such as blast holes, trenches, and grabs).
- Operate light vehicles for sampling duties and a Ditch Witch machine to cut sample trenches.
- Ensure that sampling pegs are preserved in their proper placements and labeled for convenient post-drill pick-up by survey.
- Oversee sample sorting and submission in the lab.
- Ensure that sample bag numbering is done appropriately to improve the accuracy of OC dig block grade estimates.
- Ensure that samples are prioritized for the lab as needed.
- Perform limited geotechnical logging.
- Oversee the setup, operation, and maintenance of sample instruments and equipment.
- Stocktaking and aiding with the ordering of sampling consumables and other logistics for use in ore control.
- Ensure that the goods required by samplers are transported to the pit.
- During reserve conversion drilling, maintain the drill site by installing drainage, fencing, and a sump.
Grade Control Geologist Support
- Assist the Grade Control Geologist with day-to-day in-pit geological tasks (e.g., ore marking, blasthole logging, blast movement installation, and monitoring, etc.).
Data Collection and Quality Control
- Ensure that all sampling data is recorded on the sample submission form.
- Assist with the collection of all geological field data (core drilling, RC drilling, blasthole, density, grab samples, mapping, moisture content, etc.).
Environmental, Health, and Safety Management
- Accept personal responsibility for the health and safety of all employees under his or her direction.
- Provide hands-on help during operational activities while also ensuring that safe work procedures are followed.
- Follow and support others in carrying out operations in accordance with Newmont’s environmental, health, and safety values.
Staff Supervision
- Ensure that the Samplers perform all given duties on a shift.
- Maintain effective communication throughout the sampling team.
Your Training, Skills, and Experience Checklist
Formal qualifications (including professional registrations):
- Additional qualifications include a Senior High School Certificate or West African Secondary School Certificate (WASSCE).
- Prior knowledge of raw materials, production methods, quality control, expenses, and other techniques for increasing sample output is advantageous.
Experience
A minimum of two to three years of experience in mine production or geology.
Technical Skills
- Strong computer literacy skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
- Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
- Experience with coordination and delegation.
- Extensive experience monitoring and managing information.
- Excellent planning, organization, and prioritization skills.
- Effective time management abilities.
Behavioral attributes
- Analytical.
- Goal focused.
- Takes initiative.
- Proactive.
- Pay attention to detail.
- Resilient.
- Safety conscious.
- A team player.
Working Conditions
- The position is at the Ahafo South mine. 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 specific vision qualities such as close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the capacity to focus.
Working Environment:
The noise level in the office does not exceed 85 dB. Noise, odors, high temperatures, hazardous materials, sharp edges, dust, unpaved routes, pinch points, intense vibration, excavators and drilling rigs, and slippery surfaces may only be encountered on rare occasions by the incumbent. The incumbent works largely in an office setting, which necessitates a high level of concentration at all times.
How to Apply for this Job Opening at Newmont Mining Corporation
Closing Date: August 27, 2024
NOTE:
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