Plant Operator - Newmont Mining Corporation



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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.


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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.

Your Impact

  • To operate the process circuits and mobile equipment of the Ahafo Process plant in a safe and competent manner, whereby optimum production is achieved.

As Part Of Our Team, You Will

Process Plant Operations

  • Operate all process plant circuits independently to achieve daily targets and Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) for circuits including crushing, grinding, Carbon In Leach (CIL), elution, counter current decantation,thickeners, tailings, reagent mixing, water services and gold room operations.
  • Monitor and record the operating performance of the process circuit and make appropriate changes to ensure that optimum production is achieved.
  • Troubleshoot equipment and circuit performance when operating outside of normal range.
  • Inform the Supervisor of any changes that may affect optimum production.
  • Monitor and inspect the process plant equipment to ensure its correct operation and performance.
  • Maintain a high housekeeping standard in each of the process circuits.
  • Work with the metallurgical team to ensure the optimum metallurgical performance of the process plant.
  • Work with the maintenance team to achieve efficient process plant equipment performance and availability.
  • Operate heavy equipment to support routine and nonroutine work, including and not limited to 966 & 930 loaders, bobcat, forklift, excavator, liner handler, dozer and overhead cranes to ensure efficient running of the various circuits.
  • Additional non-routine duties during shutdowns.
  • Participate and contribute to the development and review of the Process Operations Short Term Planning (STP’s).
  • Conduct thorough shift handover, detailing all relevant information correctly and detail all information in various log books and reports relevant to the incoming shift / crew.
  • Participate in continuous improvement programs which will assist in enhancing the performance of the process plant operation.
  • Maintain an understanding of monthly production targets and progress.
  • Operate two-way radio communications clearly and concisely with Foremen, Maintenance Personnel, other Operators and Senior Staff and follow instructions given.
  • Respond to inquiries and instructions in an efficient and timely manner.
  • Complete all tasks identified in the Processing Operations Management Operating System (MOS) Elements to the specified quality and timeliness as assigned to this role.

Work Scheduling and Allocation

  • Plan own activities on a shift-by-shift basis according to allocated process plant production schedules.
  • Accomplish work objectives by following and executing on assigned process plant production schedule.

Health, Safety and Environment

  • Maintain a high health, safety and environmental awareness.
  • Monitor own and peers’ adherence to health and safety measures, protocols, production parameters and standards.
  • Report any deviation from established health and safety measures and protocols to the Process Supervisor.
  • Adhere strictly to Newmont’s Health, Safety and Environmental standards.
  • Act as a role model in complying with and supporting these standards and practices by:
    • wearing mandatory protective clothing and appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when and where required.
    • reporting and correcting unsafe acts or conditions.
    • proactively participating in safety meetings and
    • promotes safe working practices.
    • strictly adhering to established Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), Short Term Plannings (STP’s), work policies and security procedures.
    • actively partaking in hazard identification and correction.
    • reporting environmental spills immediately and taking appropriate action to prevent contamination.
    • attending all safety meetings.


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Your Training, Skills & Experience Checklist

Formal Qualification (including Professional Registrations):

  • Senior School Certificate Examination
  • Possess a B / E-Class driver’s license.
  • Have a Mincom Process/Equipment Operations Certificate of Competence will be an added advantage.

Additional Knowledge

  • As a minimum, declared competent in the following Metalliferous Courses (Citi and Guilds):
  • MNMPRD104A – Conduct Pump Operations.
  • MNMPRD105A – Conduct Valve Operations.
  • Successful completion of other Metalliferous courses (Citi and Guilds) is preferable.
  • Working knowledge of processing plant equipment.
  • Working knowledge of process operations, particularly crushing, Semi Autogenous Grinding (SAG) – Ball Mill Grinding, Leach / Carbon In Leach (CIL), Elution, Reagents and Tails Operation.

Experience

  • Minimum of 2 – 3 years’ operating experience in a gold processing plant, of which a minimum of 1 – 2 years’ experience should be in Process Plant Operating environment.

Technical Skills

  • Strong technical problem-solving skills.
  • Strong decision-making ability.
  • Strong operating and troubleshooting skills.
  • Strong analysis and interpretation skills.
  • Strong communication (written and verbal in English) and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to direct others to maintain the expected output of an operating circuit.
  • Ability to read, analyze and interpret common operational safety signage and directions.
  • Ability to handle and coordinate multiple concurrent activities.


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