Process Mechanical Technician - 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 the safe troubleshooting, replacement, repair, testing and general maintenance of mechanical equipment and systems, according to mechanical codes and specifications, to optimize plant processing and production.

In This Role You Will

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.
• Maintain general housekeeping of tools utilised.
• Participate in regular (i.e. daily) safety leadership efforts.
• Ensure that safety standards are adhered to.
• Eliminate any safety hazards caused by mechanical defects.
• Contribute to and attend all safety meetings.

Mechanical Maintenance

• Execute on mechanical maintenance tasks for completion, arising out of schedules received from the Mechanical Supervisor.
• Identify, resolve and correct detected mechanical faults and defects in equipment.
• Troubleshoot technical and / or operational problems.
• Conduct in-depth investigations into faults affecting equipment operations and process flows.
• Perform routine maintenance on all mechanical equipment, in line with approved maintenance standards.
• Perform a variety of other maintenance tasks, including predictive and preventative mechanical maintenance.
• Utilise hand tools, portable electrical tools and maintenance shop equipment safely and effectively.
• Read and utilise precision measuring tools.
• Attend to mechanical breakdowns.
• Identify damaged mechanical parts and repair and replace these, when necessary.
• Overhaul gyratory, MMD Oxide and cone crusher and its associated accessories.
• Conduct inspection and overhaul rockbreaker.
• Undertake mechanical maintenance including:
  • Overhauling of different types of pumps, gearboxes and other equipment.
  • Conducting change-outs of mill motors and associated bearings.
  • Conducting routine equipment running checks.
  • Rebuilding various types of vibrating screens.
  • Conducting repair works on conveyors and associated accessories.
  • Disassembling and assembling various types pumps for repair work to be carried out.
  • Disassembling and assembling various gearboxes for repair works.
  • Rebuilding and installation of cyclones.
  • Conducting repair works on mills (i.e. both sag and ball).
  • Conducting servicing and repairs to overhead cranes.
  • Conducting repair works on Elution heat exchangers and associated accessories.
  • Conducting inspections on Agitators and making repairs to accessories.
  • Rebuilding of agitator drive shafts and installations.
• Test repaired equipment to determine the extent of effective functioning.
• Provide practical and technical assistance relevant to the trade to the Mechanical Supervisor.
• Conduct thorough shift handover, detailing all relevant information for the incoming crew.
• Report and record all necessary shift information in log books.
• Work with the Mechanical Supervisor to maintain optimal mechanical performance of the Process Plant.
• Participate in continuous improvement programs which will assist in enhancing the performance of the Akyem Process Plant operation.
• Contribute to the development of Standard Task Procedures (STP’s).
• Maintain an understanding of monthly production targets and progress.
• Strive to reduce downtime and minimise costs.

Reporting

• Maintain records of maintenance and repair work.
• Compile reports on field observations and factor results into weekly / fortnightly planning.
• Produce daily reports indicating the jobs completed for the day and submit the report to the Mechanical Supervisor.

Solutions Analysis

• Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical equipment for emergency repairs, conduct visual inspections with guidance.
• Diagnose whether to fix or replace machines.
• Analyse specified problems and issues to find the best technical solutions within Original equipment manufacturers (OEM) specifications, and in accordance with local standards.

Work Scheduling and Allocation

• Accomplish work objectives by determining own daily work and prioritisation schedule.
• Coordinate with support services and assign short-term tasks to other Technicians, as necessary.
• Respond to inquiries and instructions in a professional manner.

Your Training, Skills & Experience Checklist

Formal Qualification (including Professional Registrations):

• Diploma or relevant certification in Mechanical Engineering.

Additional Knowledge

• Knowledge of maintenance principles and industry standards.
• Knowledge of the work management process.
• Knowledge of planning and scheduling.
• Sound knowledge in portable hand and power tools.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years experience in a mining process plant or similar environment.

Technical Skills

• Sound analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Sound communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Sound computer literacy skills (SAP, MS Word, Outlook and other Windows applications).
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with Foremen, Maintenance Personnel, other Operators and Professional Staff.
• Ability to troubleshoot, check tolerances on bearings and use precision measuring tools.
• Ability to conduct mill motor change-outs, as well as bearings during overhaul.
• Ability to identify problems and to report by using technical names of equipment parts.
• Ability to successfully depressurise all hydraulic units and carry out maintenance jobs.
• Ability to conduct repairs on vibrating screens and hacking of screen deck rails.
• Know gyratory, MMD Sizer and cone crusher maintenance.

Behavioural Attributes

• Accuracy.
• Detail focused.
• Quality oriented.
• Reliable.
• Safety conscious.
• Self-motivated.
• Team player.
• Technically inclined.