Job Description
Workplace Type: Onsite
Newmont is the world’s leading gold company and a producer of copper, silver, zinc and lead. The Company’s 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 the Ahafo Mine. We offer an unparalleled blend of opportunity and career satisfaction with all the benefits you would expect from a global company. This, combined with our growth opportunities, makes Newmont a great company to work.
Our Ahafo mines have made significant sustainable community development investments in our host communities. These include establishing Development Funds at our Ahafo operational areas with each mine contributing US$1 per ounce of gold sold and 1% of net pre-tax annual profit into its community development fund.
Join us and unearth your potential in a global company that is at the forefront of shaping the future of the mining industry.
Your Impact:
- To assist in providing support services during the operation of drills, consumable management and change-outs, quality assurance for all drill holes, in a safe and controlled manner.
As Part Of Our Team, You Will:
Drilling Assistance Activities
- Attend all pre-drill instruction meetings.
- Communicate with and receive instruction from the Drill Supervisor and follow specified instructions, prior to the execution of activities.
- Support Drillers to efficiently and safely drill holes for blasting.
- Assist in loading, securing and unloading drill equipment.
- Assist the Drillers in the positioning and movement of the drill.
- Understand, select and work with hand tools.
- Utilise pegs to stake out the drill hole sites when the jigsaw system is down.
- Measure the depth required for drill holes using measuring equipment.
- Spray-mark the depth of the hole, adjacent to the drill hole.
- Secure drill holes with polyvinyl chloride (PVC) piping.
- Support the Driller in the operation of drills and associated equipment.
- Set up and pack up drill sites.
- Support drill tool change activities in a safe and efficient manner.
- Assist and conduct inspection of all drill holes in preparation for the blast crew.
- Lubricate and clean equipment post-drilling.
- Keep drilling locations clean and orderly.
- Drive support vehicles, when required.
- Adhere to scheduled training plan to enhance current competencies.
Stakeholder Management and Engagement
- Observe ground surface and machine operation for indications of unsafe conditions and notify the Driller and the Drill Supervisor.
- Liaise with the Driller to maintain ongoing communication during all support activities.
- Ensure own work meets established statutory standards.
Health and Safety Management
- Follow all safety regulations and procedures.
- Operate in a safe manner and take steps to prevent minimal wear and tear and / or damage to equipment.
- Work without risk or harm to others.
- Inspect work areas and ensure all areas comply with internal Newmont and external regulatory standards.
- Adhere strictly to internal Newmont drilling standards and comply with safe drilling procedures.
- Maintain a strong focus of safety throughout all activities.
- Provide hands-on assistance during drilling activities to fellow colleagues to ensure that safe work practices are followed.
- Attend daily morning safety meetings.
Your Training, Skills & Experience Checklist:
Formal Qualification (including Professional Registrations):
- Minimum of Senior High School Certificate is required.
Additional Knowledge:
- L & D Certificate.
- Valid Driver's License D is mandatory.
Experience:
- Minimum of 1 years drilling and off-siding experience in a large open pit or quarry environment.
- Bit sharpening experience will be considered an added advantage.
- Driving experience is also required.
Technical Skills:
- Sound concentration skills.
- Sound time management skills.
- Ability to communicate using signals.
- Ability to follow procedures (especially around hazardous materials and equipment).
- Ability to interact well with people and communicate effectively.
Behavioural Attributes:
- Accuracy.
- Continuous learning.
- Dependable.
- Hand-eye coordination.
- Multi-tasking.
- Proactive.
- Reliable and independent.
- Safety conscious.
- Team player.
Your Work Environment:
This position is located at the Ahafo South mine site.
We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!
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 allows 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.
NOTE: Newmont does not ask for or require job applicants to pay money to apply or be considered for employment with the Company. In addition, Newmont does not ask potential job candidates to provide sensitive personal data without first submitting a job application through our secure, online portal, and only as requested for legitimate business purposes. If you are asked to provide money or sensitive personal data through any other means, do not respond and please report this immediately to [email protected].