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. 

Your Impact Supervise the implementation and coordination of maintenance and asset management activities, ensuring the optimal performance, safety, and reliability of equipment while aligning with operational and organizational goals.

 

As part of our team you will:

 Schedule, administer, and monitor maintenance activities to enhance equipment performance and reduce downtime.Supervise, and support supervisors in implementing asset management programs and initiatives.Assess asset performance metrics to solve inefficiencies and provide improvements.Implement standard methodologies to enhance asset performance, reduce costs, and prolong equipment lifecycle.Follow adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards in all asset management activities.Assist in handling and monitoring asset management budgets, ensuring effective cost control.Liaise with supervisors and contractors to follow compliance with systems, processes, and organizational goals.Administer QA/QC and continuous improvement initiatives for asset management activities.Deliver regular performance and status reports to the Superintendent, offering actionable recommendations.Assess and solve risks related to asset management, ensuring alignment with operational and safety standards.Your Training, Skills & Experience Checklist

 

Formal Qualification (including Professional Registrations): 

Degree in Engineering (Mechanical /Electrical/ Mining) or Advance Diploma/HND /Tech (III) in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering. MINCOM certification as Engineering Superintendent. 

 

Additional Knowledge

Advanced knowledge of maintenance principles and industry standards.Advanced knowledge of the work management process.Advanced knowledge of planning and scheduling.Advanced knowledge of the operation of the CMMS (SAP).Advanced knowledge of performance measures and their interpretation.Advanced knowledge of defect elimination methodologies and their interpretation.

 

Problem Solving Ability

Completes concrete procedural tasks.Follows procedural steps to complete work.Uses practical judgment to overcome problems, or requests assistance.Sees alternatives based on trial & error.Improves working methods using day-to-day experiences, procedures, observations of pattern of events, and trial and error.

 

Experience 

Minimum of 10 years’ working experience in heavy equipment / plant maintenance in a large gold mining operation or similar heavy industrial site. Minimum of 5 years’ experience managing large and diverse teams.Experience with facility designs and equipment, development and management of MARC agreements, and tire maintenance programs. 

 

Technical Skills Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.Advanced communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.Advanced computer literacy skills -  MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project and Outlook) and SAP.Advanced information monitoring and management skills.Advanced planning, organizing and prioritizing skills.Coaching and mentoring skills.Conflict management and influencing skills. Financial administration, analysis and reporting skills.Preparation of departmental budget skills

 

Social Process Skills 

Self-awareness: Understands own behaviours and is aware of the impact on others. Adapts their own behaviour where necessary in order to get a productive outcome for the wider team.Team process: Able to be an effective team member by listening, clarifying tasks, receiving and providing feedback. Able to be an effective team leader (where applicable) by establishing and maintaining a positive and productive work environment through listening, dealing with different points of view, giving and receiving feedback.Collaboration: Builds positive working relationships with a diverse range of people across disciplines.Your Work Environment The location for this position is at our Ahafo North Mine. The incumbent will be required to travel and work from our various sites up to 50% of the time.

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.