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 conduct daily operation of drills, monitor associated consumables to drill in an in-situ rock mass or boulders and prepare them sufficiently for blasting, in a safe and controlled manner.
As Part of Our Team You Will:
Drilling Pre-Shift and On-Shift Activities
- Attend all pre-shift instruction meetings.
- Communicate with and receive instruction from the Drill Supervisor and follow the specified instruction and daily drill plan, prior to the execution of activities.
- Perform pre-start inspections of drilling machine
- Conduct pre-operational checks and monitor conditions by verifying component functionality, fluid levels and fittings, as well as depth and alignment of collaring positions.
- Constantly monitor equipment performance and consumable parameters to achieve planned life span or better.
- Maneuver and position drill by using jigsaw or Minetar system, site plans and layouts and set correct angles and depths.
- Start and stop drills and coordinate with other workers on-site.
- Utilise the pre-split drill (Pantera DP1500i) to accomplish the following activities:
- Understand the drill plans.
- Drill using high precision GPS (Jigsaw, Minestar, etc.).
- Utilise inclinometers to set angles correctly
- Maintain strict wall control by drilling closely spaced drilling patterns, according to specific parameters.
- Maintain high levels of accuracy to minimise detrimental cost impacts.
- Feed Dispatch accurate information regarding drilling activities.
- Report issues encountered with the inclinometer.
- Utilise the production drill (DTH) to accomplish the following activities:
- Understand the drill plans.
- Drill using high precision GPS.
- Collar drill holes to clear the mouth of holes from any debris.
- Conduct drilling to the required depth.
- Track planned versus targeted depth.
- Correct any deviations encountered.
- Report issues encountered with GPS to the Dispatcher
- Manage drill consumables efficiently to prolong its life.
- Maintain high levels of accuracy to minimise detrimental cost impacts.
- Regulate air pressure, rotary speed, and downward pressure, according to the type of rock being drilled.
- Conduct drill consumable change-outs, when required.
- Inspect, lubricate and replace components to maintain drill functionality.
- Meet all drill production targets, while avoiding unnecessary damage to the drill.
- Maintain high quality of work, under routine supervision
- Conduct post-drill clean ups of the drill area.
- Report and escalate all accidents and incidents occurring in the shift immediately to the Dispatcher / Supervisor.
- Meet and / or exceed established performance expectations in drill meter targets set by management.
- Supervise the activities of the Drill Helper to assure that all rocks are moved; adhere to consumable management protocols and report loss of consumables to the Drill Supervisor.
- Assist in developing peers to perform drilling duties.
- Perform other related activities, as assigned by the Supervisor.
Your Work Environment:
- Candidates in this talent pool may be considered for roles located in Ahafo North or Ahafo South.
Training, Skills & Experience Checklist:
Formal Qualification (including Professional Registrations):
Senior High School Certificate.
Additional Knowledge
- MINCOM Equipment Competency.
- License E (drill).
- Strong understanding of drill tool mechanical systems.
- General understanding of mining operations.
- General understanding of equipment controls and electronics.
- General knowledge in mid-to-heavy equipment operation.
Experience:
- Minimum of 2 – 3 years’ drilling and off-siding experience in a large open pit or quarry environment.
Technical Skills:
- Strong technical communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
- Strong concentration skills.
- Strong time management skills.
- Strong risk management skills.
- Strong troubleshooting skills
- Sound planning, organising and prioritising skills.
- Sound analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Sound information monitoring skills.
- Ability to communicate using signals.
- Ability to follow procedures (especially around hazardous materials and equipment).
- Ability to operate a two-way radio and follow instructions.
- Ability to visualise three-dimensional (2D / 3D) layouts.
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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