DRILLER

 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:

To conduct daily operation of drills, monitor associated consumables to drill in an in-situ rock mass or boulders and prepare them sufficiently for blasting, in a safe and controlled manner. 

As Part of Our Team, You Will:

Drilling Pre-Shift and On-Shift Activities 

• Attend all pre-shift instruction meetings.
• Communicate with and receive instruction from the Drill Supervisor and follow the specified instruction and daily drill plan, prior to the execution of activities.
• Perform pre-start inspections of drilling machine.
• Conduct pre-operational checks and monitor conditions by verifying component functionality, fluid levels and fittings, as well as depth and alignment of collaring positions.
• Constantly monitor equipment performance and consumable parameters to achieve planned life span or better.
• Maneuver and position drill by using jigsaw or Minetar system, site plans and layouts and set correct angles and depths.
• Start and stop drills and coordinate with other workers on-site.
• Utilise the pre-split drill (Pantera DP1500i) to accomplish the following activities:
  • Understand the drill plans.
  • Drill using high precision GPS (Jigsaw, Minestar, etc.).
  • Utilise inclinometers to set angles correctly.
  • Maintain strict wall control by drilling closely spaced drilling patterns, according to specific parameters.
  • Maintain high levels of accuracy to minimise detrimental cost impacts.
  • Feed Dispatch accurate information regarding drilling activities.
  • Report issues encountered with the inclinometer.

• Utilise the production drill (DTH) to accomplish the following activities:
  • Understand the drill plans.
  • Drill using high precision GPS.
  • Collar drill holes to clear the mouth of holes from any debris.
  • Conduct drilling to the required depth.
  • Track planned versus targeted depth.
  • Correct any deviations encountered.
  • Report issues encountered with GPS to the Dispatcher.
  • Manage drill consumables efficiently to prolong its life.
  • Maintain high levels of accuracy to minimise detrimental cost impacts.

• Regulate air pressure, rotary speed, and downward pressure, according to the type of rock being drilled.
  • Conduct drill consumable change-outs, when required.
  • Inspect, lubricate and replace components to maintain drill functionality.
  • Meet all drill production targets, while avoiding unnecessary damage to the drill.
  • Maintain high quality of work, under routine supervision.
  • Conduct post-drill clean ups of the drill area.
  • Report and escalate all accidents and incidents occurring in the shift immediately to the Dispatcher / Supervisor.
  • Meet and / or exceed established performance expectations in drill meter targets set by management.
  • Supervise the activities of the Drill Helper to ensure that all rocks are moved; adhere to consumable management protocols and report loss of consumables to the Drill Supervisor.
  • Assist in developing peers to perform drilling duties.
  • Perform other related activities, as assigned by the Supervisor. 

Your Training, Skills & Experience Checklist:

Formal Qualification (including Professional Registrations):

• Senior High School Certificate.

Additional Knowledge

• MINCOM Equipment Competency.
• License E (drill).
• Strong understanding of drill tool mechanical systems.
• General understanding of mining operations.
• General understanding of equipment controls and electronics.
• General knowledge in mid-to-heavy equipment operation.

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 – 3 years’ drilling and off-siding experience in a large open pit or quarry environment.

 
Technical Skills:

• Strong technical communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Strong concentration skills.
• Strong time management skills.
• Strong risk management skills.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Sound planning, organising and prioritising skills.
• Sound analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Sound information monitoring skills.
• Ability to communicate using signals.
• Ability to follow procedures (especially around hazardous materials and equipment).
• Ability to operate a two-way radio and follow instructions.
• Ability to visualise three-dimensional (2D / 3D) layouts..