New Job Vacancy at Newmont Mining Corporation
POSITION: General Foreperson – Mine Operations
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:
Plan, coordinate, manage, and execute short, medium, and long-term operational tasks for load and haul in the pit, including;
- Safety.
- Digging.
- Loading
- Hauling.
- Road maintenance.
In this role, you will
Mining Operations Planning and Execution.
- Execute short, medium, and long-term mining plans.
- Deliver a weekly activity plan in coordination with Mine Maintenance to guarantee that all necessary equipment is available by the end of the week.
- Oversee the plan’s completion by putting together a strong ‘bench strength’ team and closing any gaps that may prevent targets from being met.
- Understand and manage important environmental challenges related to the reclamation, waste disposal, and spill management processes.
- Coordinate actions with processing plant management to ensure the continuity of overall operations.
- Ensure that all haul roads are well maintained and free of sharp rocks.
- Support the conceptualization of critical infrastructure projects to support mine operations procedures.
- Manage the load and haul teams so that they can complete their primary responsibilities efficiently and effectively.
- Investigate methods for enhancing mine yield targets (e.g., equipment efficiency, tire life).
- Identify any performance and work-related issues and implement methods to address them.
- Implement solid Mine Operations work plans and stick to them for training purposes.
- Create a budget for the Mine Operations team and send it to the Superintendent for final evaluation and approval.
- Manage and administrate the allocated budget within the specified parameters.
- Analyse daily output and cost data to ensure that the load and haul department is meeting overall production and budget targets.
- Compile and submit all requisitions for approval to the Mine Operations Superintendent.
Mine Operations Optimization and Continuous Improvement.
- Implement possibilities for continuous improvement, particularly those most relevant to
- Mine Operations activities.
- Report any accidents and events within the work group so that management can identify opportunities for improvement in work procedures.
- Remain accountable for the Ahafo pit operations’ success in meeting production targets safely, at the highest levels of productivity, and at the lowest cost.
Stakeholder Management and Engagement.
- Work with Planning Engineers, Grade Control Engineers, Maintenance Foremen,
- Processing and Underground Mine Captains, Drill and Blast, and Dewatering to plan, design, integrate, and support Mine Operations activities.
- Coordinate with other Newmont divisions to find possibilities to improve mine efficiency and productivity.
- Coordinate mine equipment maintenance with the Maintenance Department.
- Collaborate with operating and non-operating divisions to create short-term operating objectives and budgets.
- Collaborate with the Training Department to plan and deliver national worker training to sustain and build on Newmont’s worldwide best practices.
- Contribute to all mine planning and maintenance schedules in collaboration with the Mine Operations Superintendent.
- Oversee that the mine’s operations adhere to set statutory criteria.
- Overseeing the work done by on-site contractors undermines operations and holds them to quality standards.
Health and Safety Management.
- Responsible for the Shift Change procedure (PSM), ensuring that Supervisors engage Operators and that all Operators are using FRM booklets.
- Align the Mine Operations department with the requirements of Ghanaian government agencies, financing institutions, shareholders’ interests, environmental, health, and safety legislation, and mining rules in terms of compliance.
- Adhere to internal Newmont health and safety standards.
- 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.
- Inspect all work areas for faded signage, substandard LV parking places, substandard windrows at crossroads and garbage dumps, littering in work zones, and parking equipment near highwalls.
- Work with the Health and Safety Department to hold regular safety meetings, staff meetings, and safety inspections.
- Attend the regular safety inspections and meetings.
- Periodically verify the risk of fatalities in mine operations.
- Investigate all reported occurrences and complete the closure within four weeks.
Staff management.
- Create an appropriate work atmosphere to inspire employees and contractors to maximize effectiveness, productivity, and operational expenses.
- Collaborate with HR to manage direct reports and conduct performance appraisals.
- Recommending additional / suitable training courses and development activities in accordance with Newmont’s people development program(s).
- Arranging for employees to receive specific training.
- Helping to develop clear succession plans.
- Discipline poor performance or conduct.
- Managing and approving personnel’s leaves under the section.
- Improving communication with employees through regular feedback, contact, meetings, and briefings, etc.
- Increasing employee ‘bench strength’, particularly female headcounts.
- Conducting thorough succession planning for the Mine Operations team.
Your Training, Skills, and Experience Checklist
Formal qualifications (including professional registrations).
- Bachelor’s degree in mining/civil engineering, geology, or a similar subject.
Additional knowledge.
- Understanding of continuous improvement concepts.
- Experienced Mine Captain with Minerals Commission accreditation in Ghana.
- Experience with Mine Dispatch Systems.
- A minimum of 8 to 10 years of mining expertise is required, with at least 5 to 6 years of supervisory experience.
Technical skills.
- Advanced analytic and problem-solving abilities.
- Advanced technical communication (both written and spoken) and interpersonal abilities.
- Advanced computer literacy skills include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), MS Project, and Ellipse.
- Advanced information monitoring and management abilities.
- Advanced planning, organization, and prioritization abilities.
- Excellent relationship-building skills.
- Strong leadership abilities.
- Excellent coaching and mentoring skills.
- Excellent negotiating and conflict resolution skills.
Behavioral Characteristics.
- Customer centric.
- Decisive.
- Detail oriented.
- Goal oriented.
- Initiating.
- Pro-active.
- Reliable and independent.
- Focused on results.
- Safety conscious.
- A team player.
How to Apply for this Job Vacancy at Newmont Mining Corporation
Closing Date: April 15, 2024
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