Supervisor Quarry & Road Crew - Newmont 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 favourable 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 recognised 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 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:

• Oversee mine services to support safe and efficient mining operations and ensure regulatory compliance.

As Part of Our Team You Will:

• Be a visible leader, creating a culture of care through engaging, developing and coaching the Mine Services teams.
• Supervise and handle daily surface mining operations, especially Road crew and mine projects and quarry to ensure efficiency and safety.
• Liaise with various team members to ensure optimal use of equipment and resources to meet production targets.
• Adhere to all relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations and company policies.
• Execute regular safety inspections and audits, solving any violations or concerns promptly and effectively.
• Schedule and provide resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials, to support operational requirements and maximize productivity.
• Prepare and execute daily and weekly operational plans in collaboration with other supervisors and team leaders.
• Monitor the performance of surface mining operations through data analysis and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Prepare and deliver regular reports on operational performance, safety incidents, and compliance to senior management.
• Responsible for assessing relevant risks, implementing mitigation measures, and continuously monitoring risks.

Your Training, Skills and Experience Checklist:

Formal Qualification (including Professional Registrations): 

• Bachelors’ Degree in Mine /Civil Engineering, Building technology, or equivalent trade qualification.
• Minerals Commission (Ghana) MINCOM Mine Foreman – required.
• Minerals Commission (Ghana) MINCOM Mine Captain certification – added advantage.
• Valid Driving License.

Additional Knowledge:

• High-level understanding of incident and investigation processes.
• Knowledge of hazard identification and rectification.
• Understanding of site standards and safe working environments.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 – 10 years’ experience in a mining, quarry, or construction environment, with a minimum of 3 – 6 years’ experience in a supervisory capacity.
• Proven track record of safe work practices in high-risk environments.
• Experience carrying out risk assessments, verifications and workplace inspections.
• Previous experience leading, coaching and mentoring employees with diverse skills and capabilities.

Problem Solving Ability:

• Completes concrete procedural tasks.
• Follows procedural steps to complete work.
• Uses practical judgment to overcome problems or requests assistance.
• Sees alternatives based on trial and error.
• Improves working methods using day-to-day experiences, procedures, observations of pattern of events, and trial and error.

Technical Skills:

• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships across all workgroups.
• Strong administrative skills with attention to detail to review and manage weekly plans.
• Competent computer skills with Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Capable of learning Systems, Applications, and Products ( SAP) work management system.
• Capable of learning Fatal Risk Management (FRM) safety applications.

Social Process Skills: 

• Self-awareness:Understands own behaviours and is aware of the impact on others. Adapts their own behaviour where necessary in order to get a productive outcome for the wider team.
• Team process: Able to be an effective team member and leader by listening, clarifying tasks, dealing with different points of view, and giving, receiving, and acting on feedback to establish and maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Collaboration: Builds positive working relationships with a diverse range of people across disciplines.

Working Conditions:

The position is located at our Ahafo North 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.

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