Supervisor Asset Management: Mechanical - 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 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.

Your Impact

• To supervise and coordinate the work completed by Process Plant Mechanical Technicians to ensure that production plans are realized.

As Part Of Our Team, You Will

• Ensure all mechanical maintenance activities are conducted in compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental, and Social Responsibility (HSESR) standards.
• Manage and coordinate daily corrective actions, conduct shift handovers, and support effective communication between teams.
• Develop and implement maintenance strategies based on Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) principles to maximize equipment availability and performance.
• Oversee part requisitions and purchases; work with procurement and stores to ensure timely availability of required maintenance items.
• Assist with forecasting maintenance operating costs, preparing budgets, and generating monthly reports. Organize, allocate, and supervise mechanical work across all process plant areas (Crushing, Grinding, CIL, Elution, CCD, WSF, TSF, and Workshop).
• Provide technical guidance during major repairs and troubleshooting activities; perform mechanical and structural calculations when required.
• Work with Operations Supervisors, Planners, and Technicians to prioritize maintenance work and minimize production downtime.
• Support the creation and review of maintenance Standard Task Procedures (STPs); ensure compliance with departmental policies.
• Supervise mechanical maintenance personnel, promoting safe work practices and high performance across the team.

Your Training, Skills & Experience Checklist

Formal Qualification (including Professional Registrations):

• Qualified HND Mechanical Engineering or its equivalent

Experience

• Minimum of 4 – 6 years’ experience in a mechanical maintenance environment within a mining process plant or similar.
• Minimum of 3 – 4 years’ experience in a supervisory capacity, managing large and diverse teams.

Additional Knowledge

• Strong working knowledge of the maintenance of plant equipment.
• Inspection Engineering certification from Mincom is an advantage.
• Advanced knowledge of maintenance principles and industry standards.
• Advanced knowledge of mechanical instrumentation.
• Advanced knowledge of the work management process.
• Advanced knowledge of planning and scheduling.
• Strong working knowledge in maintenance of Jaw Crushers, Grinding mill equipment and Agitators, conveyors and it accessories, maintenance of large slurry pumps, gearboxes, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Working knowledge in SAP.

Technical Skills

• Advanced communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced computer literacy skills – MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook), MS Project and SAP.
• Advanced troubleshooting skills (RCFA and FMEA).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong information monitoring and management skills.
• Strong planning, organizing and prioritizing skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills.
• Conflict management and influencing skills.
• Advanced management of asset management programs.
• Advanced Compliance skills.
• Advanced risk management.
• Competent in report writing.
• Competent in QAQC and ability to deliver continuous improvement initiatives.
• Competent in data analysis.
• Competent in contractor / vendor management.

Self-awareness

Social Process Skills:

• 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 by listening, clarifying tasks, receiving, and providing feedback.
• Able to be an effective team leader (where applicable) by establishing and maintaining a positive and productive work environment through listening, dealing with different points of view, giving, and receiving feedback.

Collaboration

• Builds positive working relationships with a diverse range of people across disciplines.

Your Work Environment

• The position is located at our Ahafo North mine Site.

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