New Job Opening at Newmont Mining Corporation

Newmont Mining Corporation is the top gold company in the world and also makes copper, silver, zinc, and lead. The company has a top-notch collection of valuable resources, opportunities, and skilled people located in good mining areas in Africa, Australia, Latin America and the Caribbean, North America, and Papua New Guinea. Newmont is the only gold company in the S&P 500 Index and is well-known for its strong environmental, social, and governance practices. The company is a top player in creating value, backed by strong safety rules, excellent performance, and technical skills. Newmont was started in 1921 and has been selling its shares to the public since 1925.

At Newmont, our employees make the metals we mine valuable and represent our company in their local communities. As a team, we create a space where everyone feels welcome, can do well, and is appreciated. We have created a workplace where everyone is different and included. Our people can share their unique backgrounds to help us work better together and achieve results.

About this Job

To carry out technical tasks for Newmont by safely and carefully preparing blast holes.

In this job, you will:

Making a Plan for Using Explosives

Talk to the Blasting Supervisor and follow their instructions and the charging plan before starting any work.
Do field tests to find out how deep the blast hole is and enter the information into dip-plus to figure out how much and what kind of bulk explosive is needed.
Check and confirm the amounts of blasting initiation products before getting the Supervisor’s final approval.
Do tests on the important systems before using electronic detonators.
Get all the blast holes ready.
Set up important safety measures. Put up cones and colorful signs before starting the blasting.

Blast Execution

Check all the drill holes and take action to fix any issues before starting the charging process.
Put together the starter charges using chosen detonators, fuses, detonating cords, and other supplies.
Load explosives by hand into blast holes and/or oversee and guide large explosive trucks to the blasting area to fill the holes.
Connect the electrical wires, detonating cords, or fuses to the primer/series, and then link the series to the blasting machines.
Connect the surface connectors to the downlines.
Follow the partnership plan based on the regular task instructions.
Check everything one last time to make sure all blasting connections are safe and done right.
Make sure to follow and keep quality checks during blasting work.
Handle, keep, and move explosives and their tools following strict safety rules, and always follow Newmont’s safety procedures.
Keep track of and update the list of explosives accurately.
Gather blasting activity records using the given forms and send them to the Supervisor.

General Execution

Plan and organize your tasks every day.
Read the instructions or pictures to set up the explosives following the plan.
Get the tools and supplies you need to complete tasks from the Supervisor.
Make sure that all ongoing work and tasks follow the rules and standards.
Help reach blasting goals.
Join the regular tool and safety meetings.
Join more training to improve your skills.
Give the Supervisor a spoken report about what was done today.

Managing and Involving Stakeholders

Talk to the Stemming Loader Operators to start the stemming work.
Help shot firers connect tie-ups.
Talk to the Shot Firer to get permission to start blasting.

Health and Safety Management

Start blocking access to the pit by using a “blasting in progress” sign and setting up barricade cones. Keep the road blocked before and after blasting to ensure the highest safety standards.
Check that the marked blast areas are safe to protect the health and safety of workers.
Check the blasting area for safety and let people know to leave the blasting zone before starting the blast.
Check work areas to make sure they follow Newmont’s rules and outside regulations.
Follow safe blasting practices.
Always prioritize safety in everything you do.
Help your coworkers during work tasks to make sure everyone is following safety rules.
Go to safety meetings before starting work every day.

Required Training, Skills, and Experience:

Official Qualifications (including Professional Certifications):

You need at least a Senior High School Certificate.

Experience:

At least 1 to 2 years of experience in blasting at a big open pit mine.
Experience with both electronic and non-electronic ways of blowing things up.

Knowledge

Certificate showing you can safely use explosives.
Good understanding of different kinds of explosives.
Good understanding of blasting tools.
Basic skills in using large machines.

Technical Skills:

Good at managing risks.
Good at staying safe.
Good at maths.
Good listening skills.
Good at focusing.
Good skills in planning, organizing, and setting priorities.
Good at analyzing situations and solving problems.
Good skills in talking and writing about technical things, as well as working well with others.
Good skills in watching and checking information.
Skills to follow safety rules for dangerous materials.
Can understand spoken instructions and visual signals.
The ability to pay attention.

Behavioural Attributes:

Precision.
Always learning
Pay attention to small details.
Being adaptable
Takes action on their own.
Hand skills
Exact
Taking action before things happen.
Trustworthy and self-sufficient.
Careful about safety.
Motivated on my own.
A person who works well with others.
Good with technology.
Persistence

How to Apply for this Job Opening at Newmont Mining Corporation

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Closing Date: January 31, 2025

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