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 electrical maintenance, deployment, troubleshooting, replacement, repair, and testing of electrical equipment and systems on drills, shovels and support equipment, according to electrical codes, OEM specifications and safety standards to ensure equipment availability and optimal mining operations and production.

In This Role You Will

 

Electrical 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.Attend to items on the maintenance planning schedule, as and when required.Accomplish work objectives by determining own work schedule, coordinate with support servicesTroubleshoot technical and / or operational problems.Perform installations, maintenance and repair activities, in accordance with OEM specifications.Perform routine maintenance on all electrical equipment and ensure effective functioning, including but not limited to maintenance of drills, shovel and support equipment.Perform a variety of other maintenance tasks, such as electrical preventive maintenance.Confirm that tag-outs / lock-outs are in place when disconnecting / connecting and removing electrical components.Attend to equipment breakdowns.Provides information with regards to maintaining sufficient spare availability and stock levels.Assist specialists in making more complex repairsWork 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)

 

Trouble shooting

Carry out daily inspections and record all findings.Check all malfunctioned electrical systems and conduct root cause analysis in order to diagnose whether to repair or replace.Analyze specified problems and issues to find the best technical solutions within OEM specifications and in accordance with local codes.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 electrical and basic mechanical risksAttend all safety meetings.

 

Your Training, Skills & Experience Checklist

 

Formal Qualification (including Professional Registrations):

Electrical Engineering Technician certificate.Electrical Trade training, apprenticeship.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 Drills. Shovels and support equipment.Knowledge of the work management process.Knowledge of planning and scheduling.Knowledge of CMMS/ERP

Experience:

Minimum of 3 years’ electrical maintenance experience in a mining equipment maintenance, preferably repairing and maintaining drills, shovels and support equipment.

Technical Skills:

Communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.Ability to identify problems and to report by using technical names of equipment parts.Ability to develop / maintain electrical distribution, generation and transmission systems and networks.Ability to correctly read power meters and record the readings accurately.Ability to maintain, commission equipment in accordance with legislation, regulations and international standards.Ability to manage the quality of operations in accordance with the quality standards of the organisation and international best practice.

 

Behavioural Attributes:

Reliable.Independent.Safety Conscious.Detail Focused.Technically Inclined.Initiative.Results Driven.Pro-active.Work Under Pressure.Resilient.Team player.Working Conditions

This Position is located in the Ahafo North 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.