Excavator Operator - 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.

Your Impact

• To operate Shovel at Newmont to deliver material to the appropriate destination in a safe and controlled manner.

As Part Of Our Team You Will

Excavator Truck Pre-Shift and On-Shift Activities

• Attend all pre-shift instruction meetings.
• Communicate with and receive instruction from the Shift Supervisor and follow the specified instruction and working plan, prior to the execution of activities.
• Understand the assigned equipment to be used and the designated location of operation.
• Perform pre-start checks on the excavators and log results onto the JIGSAW system.
• Assess the working area and initiate area clearances for any detected health and safety threat.
• Follow laid-down excavating procedures and instructions.
• Monitor truck payload to minimize over-loading and under-loading.
• Remain accountable for the digging area of excavation to uphold the highest safety and productivity standards
• Operate excavator machinery according to standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and standard task procedures (STP’s).
• Assure that floor grades / bench grades meet targets.
• Report any under-performance issues relating to truck drivers to the Supervisor.
• Signal Dispatcher on the two-way communication radio to inform of any detected machinery defects or issues.
• Report and escalate all accidents and incidents occurring in the shift immediately to the Dispatcher / Supervisor.
• Raise any machinery malfunctions or service requirements to the Supervisor before, during or after the shift.
• Meet and / or exceed established performance expectations set by management.
• Assist in developing peers to perform quality excavating duties.
• Perform other related activities, as assigned by the Shift Supervisor.

Excavator Post-Shift Handover

• Conduct post-shift inspections regarding hazards and defects identified and communicate these to Dispatch / Supervisor and the incoming operators for the smooth running of Operations.
• Communicate and provide work status handovers to incoming Excavator Operators.

Stakeholder Management and Engagement

• Liaise with the Geologist to understand the type of material to be excavated.
• Communicate the material types to Dispatch using via the two-way radio.
• Communicate any material changes to Dispatch and truck operators.
• Communicate any machinery defects to dispatch.
• Maintain communications between Dozers and Truck Operators.
• Ensure own excavating shift work meets established statutory standards.

Health and Safety Management

• Follow all safety policies, procedures and legislation.
• Operate in a safe manner and take steps to prevent minimal wear and tear and / or damage to equipment.
• Assure safe and efficient loading of material to avoid
• Work without risk or harm to others.
• Inspect work areas and ensure all areas comply with internal Newmont and external regulatory standards.
• Adhere strictly to internal Newmont excavation standards.
• Comply with safe excavation procedures.
• Maintain a strong focus of safety throughout all activities.
• Provide hands-on assistance during excavation activities to fellow colleagues to ensure that safe work practices are followed.
• Attend daily morning safety meetings.

Your Training, Skills & Experience Checklist

Formal Qualification (including Professional Registrations):

• Senior High Certificate.

Additional Knowledge

• Mineral Commission Operators License.
• Drivers’ License E.
• Knowledge and understanding of excavator operation.
• General knowledge of excavators and other heavy equipment.

Experience

• Minimum of 2 – 3 years’ excavating operation experience in an open pit mining environment.

Technical Skills

• Strong heavy equipment operation skills.
• Strong administrative skills.
• Strong listening skills.
• Strong concentration skills.
• Sound planning, organising and prioritising skills.
• Sound analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Sound technical communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Sound time management skills.
• Ability to operate excavator controls, instruments and gauges and understand their respective functions.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with peers and supervisor.

Behavioural Attributes

• Accuracy.
• Continuous Learning.
• Dedicated.
• Detail Oriented.
• Hand-Eye Coordination.
• Honesty.
• Multi-Tasking.
• Proactive.
• Punctual.
• Reliable and Independent.
• Safety Conscious.
• Self-Motivated.
• Team Player.
• Technically Inclined.

Your Work Environment

• The Position is located at the Ahafo North mine site.

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