Electrical and Instrumentation Technician
Job Description
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 electrical and instrumentation maintenance activities for the underground mine with the aims of ensuring equipment is maintained in a fit for purpose and safe condition, delivering optimum plant and equipment availability, minimizing unplanned maintenance tasks and reducing maintenance costs.
In This Role You Will
General Electrical Maintenance duties
Actively participate in electrical and instrumentation maintenance activities to ensure the provision of maintenance services that meet the business requirements of the underground mine.
Perform servicing, maintenance and repair on all electrical plant and equipment, in line with approved maintenance standards to achieve the required plant and equipment availability.
Communicate with maintenance, operational and planning personnel to identify, plan, estimate and organise the proper labor, services, equipment and skills to ensure they are available as required.
Communicate with the supervisor and maintenance planning to ensure that all the necessary maintenance parts, materials and supplies are available to maintain the underground mine and associated facilities.
Work within strict quality standards and tolerance measures to support the maintenance function in terms of quality assurance.
Assist with the development and review of the maintenance standard task procedures (STPs).
Participate in continuous improvement programs which will assist in enhancing the performance of the mine.
Assist with the coordination and execution of procedural and operational projects and changes within the underground mine infrastructure areas by following the change management procedure.
Assist with the review and approval all electrical and instrumentation drawings and schematics and make recommendations and modifications based on technical standards and procedures.
Work in conjunction with the maintenance and planning teams to determine electrical maintenance backlogs and assist with equipment shutdown planning.
Assist with the efficient management of spare parts, materials and consumables.
Comply with the requirements for the proper use, storage and maintenance of company tooling.
Maintain a high housekeeping standard in the maintenance work areas of underground mine infrastructure.
Manage and control costs within maintenance areas, where possible (i.e. reduce waste, improve operational control).
Participate in training and development programmes as required.
Perform other tasks or duties within the individual’s skill set as directed by the Supervisor, underground mine maintenance management or senior mine officials.
Electrical Maintenance Management
Perform electrical maintenance activities such as the installation, commissioning, maintenance, repair, inspection and decommissioning of plant and equipment in the underground mine and associated infrastructure in conjunction with the maintenance team.
Conduct troubleshooting of all relevant electrical and instrumentation systems, ensuring there effective repair and reliable operation.
Execute on all practical and technical work relevant to electrical and instrumentation systems and apparatus to ensure it is completed in a safe, timely and efficient manner.
Work with operations and maintenance personnel toefficiently rectify plant and equipment breakdowns.
Provide technical support and expert advice as required for work being conducted on any of the underground mine infrastructure ensuring safe work practices are followed.
Assist the maintenance team, other departments and business partner personnel to resolve issues that will hinder the delivery of reliable and stable services to the underground mine that comply with the technical requirements of the business.
Perform inspections on equipment and maintenance activities in order to ensure the implementation and maintenance is as designed and in accordance with OEM and statutory requirements.
Provide input into failure analysis studies as required.
Additional Responsibilities
Health and Safety Management
Assist with the adherence of electrical maintenance to all HSLP, Environment and Social Responsibility requirements under Newmont’s Integrated Management System, Newmont vision and values.
Assist with the compliance of all electrical apparatus, installations and related work to the requirements of the Mineral and Mining (Health, Safety and Technical) Regulation, LI 2182.
Assist with the implementation of applicable health and safety regulations and compliance programs.
Accept responsibility for one’s own health and safety.
Attend periodic safety meetings, inspections and audits.
Support and conduct risk assessments for tasks and provide expert advice on the safe operation and maintenance of electrical infrastructure.
Actively promote safety in the workplace both within and external to the electrical maintenance team.
Communication and Information management
Comply with the requirements for the responsible management of all documentation.
Complete maintenance reports as required and distribute to the relevant personnel and mine officials.
Attend shift handover and other meetings with the maintenance team and other departments and personnel as required ensuring that the appropriate information is gathered or disseminated.
Participate in the development of asset management strategies for mechanical apparatus and installations.
Make recommendations to the Supervisor and other maintenance team members on areas of improvement.
Facilitate communication for operations and outside departments relating to maintenance activities for equipment associated with the underground mine.
Interface with operations, maintenance, planning and management to ensure the effective and efficient rectification of breakdowns.
Communicate all relevant electrical maintenance requirements to the Supervisor and other relevant personnel.
Enhance communication with staff through regular feedback, contact, reports, meetings and briefings, etc.
Your Training, Skills & Experience Checklist
Formal Qualification (including Professional Registrations):
Electrical Engineering Technician II certificate or equivalent is required as a minimum.
Post trade qualifications in a relevant field are highly desirable.
Inspecting or Sectional Engineer Certificate of competency /MINCOM Certification is highly desirable.
Should Mincom certification not be available then there must be a commitment to obtaining inspecting engineer certification in a reasonable timeframe.
Additional Knowledge
Demonstrable knowledge of mining or heavy industry maintenance practices, principles and standards.
Knowledge of industrial work management processes.
Knowledge of defect elimination methodologies and their interpretation.
Knowledge of High voltage electrical reticulation systems is highly desirable.
Strong knowledge of process instrumentation.
Demonstrable knowledge of basic measurements and calculations.
Working knowledge of CMMS programs is desirable.
Knowledge of planning and scheduling maintenance activities.
Knowledge of the statutory regulations relevant to safety and the environment for the mining industry.
Experience
Minimum of 4 years experience in the field of electrical maintenance.
Proven experience with the installation, commissioning, maintenance, servicing, inspection and repair of electrical apparatus and installations in a large scale mining or heavy industry operation.
Experience with the operation and maintenance of extra low, low and high voltage electrical apparatus.
Knowledge of and experience with the operation PLC’s is highly desirable.
Underground mining experience is highly desirable.
Technical Skills
Ability to safely use hand and power tools.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Well-developed written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Computer literacy skills – MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook), CMMS/ERP and MS Project.
Possess good planning and organising skills.
Possess good time management and task prioritisation skills.
Be experienced with document management.
Quality management skills.
Demonstrate good report writing skills.
Willingness and ability to learn new skills.
Ability to provide management and support staff with clear and detailed information.
Ability to use maintenance planning tools (i.e. SAP).
Ability to interpret electrical schematics, technical engineering drawings, standards, specification and manuals.
Strong decision-making skills.
Behavioural Attributes
Assertive.
Influential.
Reliable.
Independent.
Safety conscious.
Methodical and logical.
Display initiative.
Neat, tidy and well organised.
Results orientated.
Be proactive.
Pay attention to detail.
Follow through on tasks.
Team player.
Be able to work to deadlines.
Flexible in the approach to work.
Lateral thinking.
Deliver work to a high standard of quality.
Working Conditions
The Position is located in the Ahafo South mine site.
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.
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