Plant Operator

In This Role You Will:

Underground Mine Infrastructure General Duties

• Operate the crushing plant, control systems and other underground mine infrastructure to ensure they are working safely and efficiently to meet the needs of the business.
• Ensure adherence to operating parameters, follow instructions from the supervisor and make the required decisions on operating conditions /parameters and take necessary corrective action to minimize operational variations.
• Advise the supervisor of the requirement for spares, materials and consumables and assist with maintaining such items in an orderly manner.
• Notify the supervisor of any detectable and / or prolonged production variance.
• Coordinate production shutdowns and start-ups of the underground mine infrastructure to minimize delays. 
• Maintain a high housekeeping standard in the areas of underground mine infrastructure.
• Provide input into daily operational issues regarding areas affected to the operations supervisor / General Foreperson. 
• Manage and control costs within own area, where possible (i.e., reduce waste, improve operational control).
• Participate in continuous improvement programs which will assist in enhancing the performance of the underground mine operation.
• 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.
• Complete all tasks identified in the underground mine infrastructure operations MOS elements to the specified quality and timeliness as assigned to this role.
• Provide input into the development and review of the underground mine infrastructure operations STPs, management plans and operating procedures and guidelines.
• Work in conjunction with the maintenance and planning teams to assist with the efficient planning and execution of maintenance activities and plant shutdowns.
• Assist with the efficient management of spare parts, materials, and consumables.
• Assist with the proper use, storage, and maintenance of company tooling.
• Other tasks or duties within the individual's skill set as directed by the Supervisor, General foreperson, or senior mine officials.

Underground Mine Infrastructure Operations 

• Act in the position of operations supervisor as and when required to do so in order to provide consistent and continuous plant operation.
• Oversee the plant operation during each shift and monitor results and quality at each operation stage.
• Conduct plant and equipment inspections as required.
• Provide hands-on assistance during operational and maintenance activities and ensure that safe work practices are followed. 
• Providing on-the-job training as required.
• Participate in training programs as required.
• Follow shift and team instructions and safe work practices and conduct workplace inspections on a regular basis by: 
  • Inspecting and examining each operating area within their scope of responsibility regularly.
  • Issuing continuous and ongoing information to the supervisor throughout the work period.
  •  Inspecting primary production and auxiliary equipment regularly for maintenance integrity.
  • Inspecting each operating area for housekeeping requirements, assist wherever possible to maintain high housekeeping standards and ensure that situations beyond ones control are reported to the supervisor in a timely manner.
  • Reviewing operating reports / log sheets throughout regular scheduled shifts and taking corrective action to maintain operating parameters.

 Health, Safety and Environment

• Comply with all HSLP, Environment and Social Responsibility requirements under Newmont’s Integrated Management System.
• Accept responsibility for one’s own health and safety.
• Provide input to ensure that safe work practices are followed. 
• Assist with the isolation / de-isolation of the underground mine infrastructure equipment.
• Attend and participate in periodic safety meetings, inspections, and audits.
• Comply with all security procedures to minimize the opportunities for theft of material or company property.
• Support and conduct risk assessments for tasks and provide advice for operational safety.
• Actively promote safety in the workplace both within and external to the operations team.

Reporting and Communication

• Participate in shift handover meetings with the relevant shift / crew and transfer applicable. information.
• Communicating job requirements and work standards to the maintenance and operations team members.
• Prepare shift production and operating reports, complete work requests.
• Complete reports accurately detailing production variances, restrictions, hazards, maintenance requirements and corrective actions.
• Produce a daily shift report and submit the report to the operations supervisor.
•  Assist with the compilation of incident / accident reports, where required.
• Enhancing communication through regular feedback, contact, meetings, and briefings, etc.

Plant and Equipment Maintenance.

• Assist operations and maintenance personnel with troubleshooting plant and equipment defects / malfunctions.
• Perform equipment isolations if authorized, as and when required to do so in accordance with established procedures.
• Work with the operations and maintenance teams to achieve efficient plant and equipment performance and availability.
• Work with operations and maintenance personnel to efficiently rectify plant and equipment breakdowns.
•  Assist the maintenance personnel in the performance of maintenance activities as and when required. 

Your Training, Skills & Experience Checklist:

Formal Qualification (including Professional Registrations):

• Bachelors’ Degree in Extractive Metallurgy, Mining, Chemistry, Engineering, or related field is highly desirable.
• A trade qualification in a mechanical, electrical, or related field is highly desirable.
• Completion of WASSCE or equivalent is essential.

Additional Knowledge:    

• Demonstrable knowledge of mineral processing principles and mining industry standards.
• Knowledge of crushing plant equipment.
• Demonstrable knowledge of industrial plant and equipment operations.
• Previous underground experience will be highly desirable. 

Experience: 

• Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience with the operation of industrial process equipment is essential.
• Experience in metalliferous mining is highly desirable.
• Previous process operating experience, particularly with crushing plants is highly desirable.

Technical Skills:

• Strong Analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Strong computer literacy skills - MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), CMMS/ERP. 
• Strong Information monitoring and management skills. 
• Strong planning and organising skills. 
• Strong time management and task prioritisation skills. 
• Strong document management and good report writing skills.
• Ability to provide management and support staff with clear and detailed information. 
• Ability to interpret mechanical and electrical engineering drawings, blueprints, and manuals.

Behavioral Attributes

•  Accuracy.
• Detail focused.
• Independent.
• Proactive.
• Reliability.
• Safety conscious.
• Self-responsibility.
• Team player.
• Technically inclined.
   

Working Conditions

• This position is located at the Ahafo South mine site.