Newmont Goldcorp Corporation Engineering Jobs in Brong Ahafo Region
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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.
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Purpose
To assist in providing support services during the operation of drills, consumable management and change-outs, quality assurance for all drill holes, in a safe and controlled manner.
Essential Duties
- Attend all pre-drill instruction meetings.
- Communicate with and receive instruction from the Drill Supervisor and follow specified instructions, prior to the execution of activities.
- Support Drillers to efficiently and safely drill holes for blasting.
- Assist in loading, securing and unloading drill equipment.
- Assist the Drillers in the positioning and movement of the drill.
- Understand, select and work with hand tools.
- Utilise pegs to stake out the drill hole sites when the jigsaw system is down.
- Measure the depth required for drill holes using measuring equipment.
- Spray-mark the depth of the hole, adjacent to the drill hole.
Training & Experience
- Senior School Certificate.
- Drivers’ License.
- Sound concentration skills.
- Sound time management skills.
- Ability to communicate using signals.
- Ability to follow procedures (especially around hazardous materials and equipment).
- Ability to interact well with people and communicate effectively.
Working Conditions
- 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 sit at a desk for extended periods, climb stairs, walk and stand.
- Work Environment: The noise level in the field environment is high. The incumbent is frequently exposed to noise, fumes, high temperature, hazardous environments, sharp edges, dust, pinch-points, vibration, slippery surfaces, and extreme weather conditions.
- 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.
- Incumbent occasionally has to work overtime.
Incumbent is expected to lift heavy materials and/or operate heavy machinery and is also exposed to moving machinery.
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.
1. Patiently scroll down and read the job description below.
2. Scroll down and find how to apply or mode of application for this job after the job description.
3. Carefully follow the instructions on how to apply.
4. Always apply for a job by attaching CV with a Cover Letter / Application Letter.
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.
Dimensions
Purpose
To assist in providing support services during the operation of drills, consumable management and change-outs, quality assurance for all drill holes, in a safe and controlled manner.
Essential Duties
- Attend all pre-drill instruction meetings.
- Communicate with and receive instruction from the Drill Supervisor and follow specified instructions, prior to the execution of activities.
- Support Drillers to efficiently and safely drill holes for blasting.
- Assist in loading, securing and unloading drill equipment.
- Assist the Drillers in the positioning and movement of the drill.
- Understand, select and work with hand tools.
- Utilise pegs to stake out the drill hole sites when the jigsaw system is down.
- Measure the depth required for drill holes using measuring equipment.
- Spray-mark the depth of the hole, adjacent to the drill hole.
Training & Experience
- Senior School Certificate.
- Drivers’ License.
- Sound concentration skills.
- Sound time management skills.
- Ability to communicate using signals.
- Ability to follow procedures (especially around hazardous materials and equipment).
- Ability to interact well with people and communicate effectively.
Working Conditions
- 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 sit at a desk for extended periods, climb stairs, walk and stand.
- Work Environment: The noise level in the field environment is high. The incumbent is frequently exposed to noise, fumes, high temperature, hazardous environments, sharp edges, dust, pinch-points, vibration, slippery surfaces, and extreme weather conditions.
- 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.
- Incumbent occasionally has to work overtime.
Incumbent is expected to lift heavy materials and/or operate heavy machinery and is also exposed to moving machinery.
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.
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