Plant Operator

Job Description

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 be trained to operate the process circuits of the Ahafo North Process plant in a safe and competent manner, whereby optimum production is achieved.

In This Role You Will

Process Plant Operations

Monitor and record the operating performance of the process circuit and make appropriate changes to ensure that optimum production is achieved.
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 Supervisor to enable the optimum performance of the Process Plant.
Work with the maintenance team to achieve efficient process plant equipment performance and availability.
Operate two-way radio communications clearly and concisely.

Work Scheduling and Allocation

Accomplish work objectives by following and executing on assigned process plant task.

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.
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 PPE when and where required.
reporting and correcting unsafe acts or conditions.
proactively participating in safety meetings and promoting safe working practices.
strictly adhering to established SOP’s, 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.
Your Training, Skills & Experience Checklist

Formal Qualification (including Professional Registrations):

Senior School Certificate Examination.

Additional Knowledge

Good reading and writing skills.
Working knowledge of processing plant equipment is an advantage.

Experience

Minimum of 1 year working experience in any relevant field.
Process Plant experience is an advantage.

Technical Skills

Decision-making ability.
Good communication (written and verbal in English) and interpersonal skills.
Ability to read, analyse and interpret common operational safety signage and directions.
Ability to handle and coordinate multiple concurrent activities.

Behavioural Attributes

Act professional and show respect.
High level of integrity and trustworthiness.
Cultural Sensitivity.
Empathy.
High level of transparency.
Accessible and Approachable.
Assertive and influential.
Always maintain confidentiality.
Reliable and independent.
Safety conscious.
Show initiative, be proactive and results driven.

Working Conditions

The position is located at the Ahafo North mine site.
Incumbent is entitled to built-in overtime per the shift roster (6×3) schedule.
Incumbent is required to sit at a desk for extended periods.
Incumbent conducts precise work and there is a continuous demand for a high degree of concentration for extended periods.
Work environment: The noise level in the control room environment is minimal, however the employee is occasionally required to operate in a safety-critical environment.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Work requires mandatory PPE such as helmet, goggles, high visible clothing, safety harness, ear plugs, and dust mask based on 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 .

Newmont strongly encourages all applicants to be fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine as Newmont considers vaccination to be a vital tool in the fight against the pandemic. Proof of vaccination is required for entry to certain Newmont locations and for business travel, unless an exemption is required by law. Newmont may update its vaccination policies/requirements at any time in its sole discretion.