Drill Mechanic - Newmont Mining Corporation

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 Akyem and Ahafo mines have made significant sustainable community development investments in our host communities. These include establishing Development Funds at our Akyem and 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.

About This Role

To conduct mechanical maintenance, deployment, troubleshooting, replacement, repair, and testing of equipment on Sandvik Pantera Drills according to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifications and safety standards to ensure equipment availability and optimal mining operations and production.

In This Role, You Will:

• Perform preventive maintenance routines and inspections.
• Generate a work order before the remedial or repair work is carried out.
• Raise a job card for work to be carried out, if any problems are identified.
• Accomplish work objectives by determining own work schedule, coordinate with support services.
• Attend to items on the maintenance planning schedule, as and when required.
• Perform installations, maintenance and repair activities, in accordance with OEM specifications.
• Troubleshoot technical and / or operational problems.
• Perform routine maintenance on all mechanical equipment and ensure effective functioning, including but not limited to maintenance of Sandvik Pantera drills, and support equipment.
• Perform a variety of other maintenance tasks, such as breakdowns and preventative maintenance.
• Disassemble and assemble various major components for repair works.
• Ensure that all lock-out / tag-outs are completed, before any work is carried out.
• Provide information in terms of sufficient spare availability and stock levels.
• Assist specialists in making more complex repairs.
• Work within established procedures and operating manuals, as set out by the OEMs and best practice.

Trouble Shooting

• Carry out daily inspection on all Pantera Drills and record all findings from the inspection.
• Check all malfunctioned Drills and conduct root cause analysis to diagnose whether to repair or replace.
• Analyse specified problems and issues to find the best technical solutions within OEM specifications.
• Strive to reduce downtime and minimize costs.

Reporting

• Maintain records of maintenance and repair work.
• Produce daily reports indicating the jobs for the day and submit the report to the Supervisor.

Health, Safety And Environment

• Deliver own prescribed outcomes and / or provide support services, by applying Newmont’s Health, Safety and Environment systems, policies and protocols.
• Inspect the equipment to check and identify any mechanical and basic electrical risks.
• Attend all safety meetings.

Your Training, Skills And Experience Checklist

Formal Qualification (including Professional Registrations):

• Formal qualifications in Engineering or relevant trade disciplines.
• MINCOM certified as Inspection Engineer is an advantage.

Additional Knowledge

• Advanced knowledge of mechanical maintenance principles and industry standards.
• Advanced knowledge and experience of maintaining Pantera Drills.
• Knowledge of the work management process.
• Sound knowledge of planning and scheduling.
• Sound knowledge of CMMS/ERP.

Experience

• 5 to 10 years’ experience in the mine industry, 1-2 years supervisory experience will be an advantage.
• Experience in asset management best practices and standards – Knowledge of relevant statutory legislation and regulations.

Technical Skills

• Good communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read and understand technical documentation such as technical instructions, test procedures and technical manuals.
• Ability to identify problems and to report by using technical names of equipment parts.
• Ability to utilize the mechanical tools to install, maintain and repair equipment and power plant.
• Ability to manage the quality of operations in accordance with the quality standards of the organization and international best practice.

Behavioral Attributes

• Reliable.
• Detail-focused.
• Takes initiative.
• Proactive.
• Reliability.
• Safety-conscious.
• Team player.
• Technically inclined.

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