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Newmont data-careersite-propertyid="title" class="rtltextaligneligible">Process Metallurgist in United States
data-careersite-propertyid="title" class="rtltextaligneligible">Process Metallurgist
Date: Jun 28, 2024
Location:
Ahafo, GH
Workplace Type: Onsite
Newmont Mining Corporation is a leading global gold producer with key assets in Nevada, Peru, Australia, Ghana and Suriname.
Newmont’s Africa Operations holds two gold mining operations in Ghana: the Ahafo Mine located in the Brong-Ahafo region and the Akyem Mine located in the Eastern region. There is also near mine exploration and development focus in Ghana to annually replace gold reserves. Newmont Africa also has early-stage exploration programs in the African countries of Ethiopia and Morocco.
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.
The only gold company listed in the S&P 500 index, Newmont in 2007 became the first gold company selected to be part of the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index. Newmont’s industry leading performance is reflected through our Africa operations’ high standards in environmental management, health and safety for our workforce and creating value and opportunity for our employees, host communities and Newmont’s shareholders.
About This Role:
To supervise the metallurgical laboratory and its functions, while assisting in other metallurgical engineering functions to support Process and Production objectives.
To verify metallurgical equipment performance and provide specialised support to operational staff.
In This Role You Will:
Laboratory Supervision
Manage the metallurgical laboratory and its associated functions by completing monthly feedback reports (i.e. report on test works, activities and Quality Assurance / Quality Control, Lab Inspection).
Conduct / supervise laboratory test work and investigations (routine and non-routine) and produce reports, as appropriate.
Monitor and ensure compliance with established procedures within the Contract Assay laboratory and associated quality assurance methods.
Coach and provide technical assistance / training to plant operators, Metallurgical Laboratory Assistants, National Service Personnel, and students-on-attachment (internship) on sampling, and other relevant plant operator functions.
Conduct monthly audit on assay laboratory activities and report, as appropriate.
Verify the planning and implementation of preventative maintenance programs to maximise the efficiency and cost effectiveness of laboratory equipment.
Oversee the completion of follow-up and corrective actions assigned to the metallurgical and assay laboratories.
Produce daily reports indicating the jobs for the day and submit the report to the Senior Metallurgist
Investigations and Test Work
Facilitate plant investigations to identify possible cause of issues and recommend remedial actions.
Submit samples for QA / QC analysis and follow up on the results of duplicate samples sent to both on-site and off-site locations.
Conduct additional laboratory test work, as required.
Undertake ad-hoc task observation and audit of assay laboratory procedures.
Compile Laboratory test work report and submit to Senior Metallurgist.
Work Scheduling and Allocation
Coordinate the work of suppliers and/or vendors to analyse their product and conduct product test samples.
Accomplish work objectives by determining your own work schedule.
Allocate routine work tasks and special tasks to the Metallurgical Laboratory Assistants daily.
Compile and recommend a training schedule for all National Service Personnel.
Health and Safety Management
Deliver own prescribed outcomes and / or provide support services, by applying Newmont’s Health, Safety and Environment systems, policies and protocols.
Inspect the laboratory to check and identify for any potential safety issues.
Attend all health and safety meetings and inspections.
Your Training, Skills & Experience Checklist:
Formal Qualification (including Professional Registrations):
- Bachelors’ Degree or HND in Metallurgical / Mineral / Chemical Engineering.
Additional Knowledge:
Sound knowledge of assay laboratory and metallurgy principles and industry standards.
Sound knowledge of assay laboratory metallurgy plant equipment.
Experience:
- Minimum of 1 - 2 years’ experience in metallurgical laboratory, assay laboratory and / or process plant, preferably in a gold mine.
Technical Skills:
Sound analytical and problem-solving skills.
Sound communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
Sound computer literacy skills - MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
Sound planning, organizing and prioritizing skills.
Ability to interpret and understand the flow sheets (MS Visio).
Behavioural Attributes:
Accuracy.
Efficiency.
Goal oriented.
Initiative.
Pro-active.
Quality oriented.
Reliable.
Independent.
Results driven.
Safety conscious.
Team player.
Working Conditions:
The position is located at the Ahafo North mine site.
Incumbent is occasionally exposed to noise, fumes, high temperatures, hazardous materials, sharp edges, dust, pinch-points, vibration and slippery surfaces.
Incumbent occasionally is required to work additional extra hours, particularly during shutdown periods, test work that requires 24-hour monitoring, and gold circuit inventory taking.
Incumbent is expected to climb CIL tanks and high-level cyclone clusters frequently.
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 .