Plant Operator
Job Description
Join our Talent Community at Newmont. This is an expression-of-interest opportunity is designed to connect with skilled professionals for future roles. By applying, you will be considered for our talent pool and may be contacted when suitable opportunities become available. Please note that this is not an active vacancy, nor does it guarantee employment.
Newmont is the world’s leading gold company and a producer of copper, silver, zinc, and lead. Our world-class portfolio of assets, prospects and talent is anchored in favorable mining jurisdictions in Africa, Australia, Latin America & Caribbean, North America, and Papua New Guinea. Newmont is the only gold producer listed in the S&P 500 Index and is widely recognized for its principled environmental, social, and governance practices. The Company is an industry leader in value creation, supported by robust safety standards, superior execution, and technical proficiency. Newmont was founded in 1921 and has been publicly traded since 1925.
At Newmont, people create the value in the metals we mine and are ambassadors in the communities where they live and work. As a team, we foster an environment in support of our people vision, where everyone belongs, thrives and is valued. We have built a diverse and inclusive workplace where our people can bring their differences to support delivering results together. Our Africa operations employ approximately 5,900 employees and contractors, with the majority working at in our Ahafo North and South mines. We offer an unparalleled blend of opportunity and career satisfaction with all the benefits you would expect from a global company.
Your Impact:
- To operate the process circuits of the Ahafo North Process plant in a safe and competent manner, whereby optimum production is achieved.
As Part Of Our Team You Will:
Process Plant Operations
- Monitor and record the operating performance of the process circuit and make appropriate changes to ensure that optimum production is achieved.
- Inform the Supervisor of any changes that may affect optimum production.
- Monitor and inspect the process plant equipment to ensure its correct operation and performance.
- Maintain a high housekeeping standard in each of the process circuits.
- Work with the Supervisor to ensure the optimum performance of the Process Plant.
- Work with the metallurgical team to ensure the optimum metallurgical performance of the process plant.
- Work with the maintenance team to achieve efficient process plant equipment performance and availability.
- Participate and contribute to the development and review of the Process Operations STP’s.
- Conduct thorough shift handover, detailing all relevant information correctly and detail all information in various logbooks and reports relevant to the incoming shift / crew.
- Participate in continuous improvement programs which will assist in enhancing the performance of the process plant operation.
- Conduct plant operations to support achievement of the KPIs that pertain to the process plant.
- Maintain an understanding of monthly production targets and progress.
- Operate two-way radio communications clearly and concisely with Foremen, Maintenance Personnel, other Operators and Senior Staff and follow instructions given.
- Respond to inquiries and instructions in an efficient and timely manner.
- Complete all tasks identified in the Processing Operations MOS Elements to the specified quality and timeliness as assigned to this role.
Work Scheduling and Allocation
- Plan own activities on a shift-by-shift basis according to allocated process plant production schedules.
- Accomplish work objectives by following and executing on assigned process plant production schedule.
Health, Safety and Environment
- Maintain a high health, safety, and environmental awareness.
- Monitor own and peers’ adherence to health and safety measures, protocols, production parameters, and standards.
- Report any deviation from established health and safety measures and protocols to the Process Supervisor.
- Adhere strictly to Newmont’s Health, Safety and Environmental standards.
- Act as a role model in complying with and supporting these standards and practices by:
- wearing mandatory protective clothing and appropriate PPE when and where required.
- reporting and correcting unsafe acts or conditions.
- proactively participating in safety meetings and promotes safe working practices.
- strictly adhering to established SOP’s, STP’s, work policies and security procedures.
- actively partaking in hazard identification and correction.
- reporting environmental spills immediately and taking appropriate action to prevent contamination.
- attending all safety meetings.
Working Conditions
- Candidates in this talent pool may be considered for roles located in Ahafo North or Ahafo South.
Your Training, Skills & Experience Checklist
Formal Qualification (including Professional Registrations):
- Senior School Certificate Examination.
- Possess a B/E-Class driver’s license.
- Have a Mincom Process/Equipment Operations Certificate of Competence will be an added advantage.
Experience:
- Minimum of 2 - 3 years’ operating experience in a gold processing plant, of which a minimum of 1 – 2 years’ experience should be in Process Plant Operating environment.
Additional Knowledge:
- As a minimum, declared competent in the following Metalliferous Courses (Citi and Guilds):
- MNMPRD104A – Conduct Pump Operations.
- MNMPRD105A – Conduct Valve Operations.
- Successful completion of other Metalliferous courses (Citi and Guilds) is preferable.
- Working knowledge of processing plant equipment.
- Working knowledge of process operations, particularly crushing, Semi Autogenous Grinding (SAG) - Ball Mill Grinding, Leach / Carbon In Leach (CIL), Elution, Reagents, Water facilities and Tails Operation.
Technical Skills
- Strong technical problem-solving skills.
- Strong decision-making ability.
- Strong operating and troubleshooting skills.
- Strong analysis and interpretation skills.
- Strong communication (written and verbal in English) and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to direct others to maintain the required output expected of an operating circuit.
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret common operational safety signage and directions.
- Ability to handle and coordinate multiple concurrent activities.
Behavioral Attributes:
- Accuracy.
- Detail Focused.
- Follow-Through.
- Independent.
- Initiative.
- Judgment.
- Multi-tasking.
- Pro-Active.
- Reliability.
- Safety conscious.
- Self-responsibility.
- Team Player.
- Technically Inclined.
Our business success comes from the accomplishments and well-being of our employees and contractors. Our goal is to build a workplace culture that fosters leaders and empowers every person to thrive, contribute, and grow. We are committed to selecting and developing our employees, and to establishing a work environment where everyone can take an active part in reaching our strategic goals while feeling a sense of pride in working at Newmont.
Newmont seeks to recruit, hire, place and promote qualified applicants (meaning applicants who meet the minimum requirements of the position) without regard to personal characteristics such as gender, race, nationality, ethnic, social and indigenous origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. As part of our diversity efforts, females are encouraged to apply.
Please note: This posting is intended to build a talent pool for potential future opportunities. Applications will be reviewed and retained for consideration as roles become available.; However, there may not be an immediate opening attached to this posting.
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