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Newmont data-careersite-propertyid="title" class="rtltextaligneligible">Auxiliary Drill Mechanic in United States
data-careersite-propertyid="title" class="rtltextaligneligible">Auxiliary Drill Mechanic
Date: Jun 20, 2024
Location:
Ahafo, GH
Workplace Type: Onsite
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 mechanical maintenance, deployment, troubleshooting, replacement, repair, and testing of equipment on Sandvik Pantera Drills according to OEM specifications and safety standards to ensure equipment availability and optimal mining operations and production.
In This Role You Will:
Mechanical Maintenance
Perform preventive maintenance routines and inspections.
Generate a work order before the remedial or repair work is carried out.
Raise a job card for work to be carried out, if any problems are identified.
Accomplish work objectives by determining own work schedule, coordinate with support services.
Attend to items on the maintenance planning schedule, as and when required.
Perform installations, maintenance and repair activities, in accordance with OEM specifications.
Troubleshoot technical and / or operational problems.
Perform routine maintenance on all mechanical equipment and ensure effective functioning, including but not limited to maintenance of Sandvik Pantera drills, and support equipment.
Perform a variety of other maintenance tasks, such as breakdowns and preventative maintenance.
Disassemble and assemble various major components for repair works.
Ensure that all lock-out / tag-outs are completed, before any work is carried out.
Provide information in terms of sufficient spare availability and stock levels.
Assist specialists in making more complex repairs.
Work within established procedures and operating manuals, as set out by the OEMs and best practice.
Check that daily and rotational quality targets are achieved, including First Stop After PM (FSAPM), Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) and Mean Time To Repairs (MTTR).
Conduct daily inspection and lube services to the machines.
Collect oil samples from mining fleet using best practices to minimize contamination.
Trouble shooting
Carry out daily inspection on all Pantera Drills and record all findings from the inspection.
Check all malfunctioned Drills and conduct root cause analysis to diagnose whether to repair or replace.
Analyse specified problems and issues to find the best technical solutions within OEM specifications.
Strive to reduce downtime and minimize costs.
Reporting
Maintain records of maintenance and repair work.
Produce daily reports indicating the jobs for the day and submit the report to the Supervisor.
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.
Inspect the equipment to check and identify any mechanical and basic electrical risks.
Attend all safety meetings.
Your Training, Skills & Experience Checklist:
Formal Qualification (including Professional Registrations):
A minimum of Mechanical Engineering Technician certificate or equivalent.
MINCOM certified as Inspection Engineer as an advantage.
Additional Knowledge:
Advanced knowledge of mechanical maintenance principles and industry standards.
Advanced knowledge and experience of maintaining Pantera Drills.
Knowledge of the work management process.
Sound knowledge of planning and scheduling.
Sound knowledge of CMMS/ERP.
Experience:
- A minimum of 5 years’ mechanical maintenance experience in maintaining Sandvik Pantera Drills and support equipment.
Technical Skills
Good communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
Ability to read and understand technical documentation such as technical instructions, test procedures and technical manuals.
Ability to identify problems and to report by using technical names of equipment parts.
Ability to utilize the mechanical tools to install, maintain and repair equipment and power plant.
Ability to manage the quality of operations in accordance with the quality standards of the organization and international best practice.
Behavioral Attributes:
Reliable.
Detail focused.
Takes initiative.
Proactive.
Reliability.
Safety conscious.
Team player.
Technically inclined.
Working Conditions:
The position is located in the Ahafo North mine site.
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job:
specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
physical demands: While performing the duties of the job, the employee is required to work in confined spaces and will be exposed to extreme vibration.
work environment: The employee is required to operate in a safety-critical environment with hazardous materials and potentially harmful / dangerous machinery and equipment. The employee is frequently exposed to noise more than 85 decibels, and to fumes, high temperature hazardous materials, sharp edges, dust, pinch-points, vibration, slippery surfaces etc. The incumbent will occasionally lift heavy materials and / or operate heavy machinery.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Work requires mandatory PPE such as helmet, goggles, high visible clothing, safety harness, ear plugs and dust mask according to working conditions.
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.
Newmont seeks to recruit, hire, place and promote qualified applicants, meaning applicants who meet the minimum requirements of the position, without regard to personal characteristics such as gender, race, nationality, ethnic, social and indigenous origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. As part of our diversity efforts. females are encouraged to apply.
NOTE: Newmont does not ask for or require job applicants to pay money to apply or be considered for employment with the Company. In addition, Newmont does not ask potential job candidates to provide sensitive personal data without first submitting a job application through our secure, online portal, and only as requested for legitimate business purposes. If you are asked to provide money or sensitive personal data through any other means, do not respond and please report this immediately to it.sec@newmont.com .