Career Opportunities: Technician, Process Mechanical (43730)

Requisition ID 43730 - Posted 

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Workplace Type: Onsite 

Newmont produces metals the world needs - safely, responsibly and with care for people, communities and the environment. With a 100+ year history, we continue to shape the future of mining through innovation and strong operational performance. By joining our inclusive, world-class team, you can help shape the future of mining and make a meaningful difference.

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 Ahafo mines have made significant sustainable community development investments in our host communities. These include establishing Development Funds at our 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.

Your Impact

• The Mechanical Technician – Fixed Plant is responsible for the inspection, repair, overhaul, and installation of fixed plant equipment and installations including crushers, conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, mills, screens and their accessories/attachments.
• The role ensures equipment availability and reliability, ensuring that production targets are met through preventative and corrective maintenance activities. Safe use of tools, and accurate reporting, all in line with Newmont’s Health, Safety, and Environment standards and expected of this role.

As Part Of Our Team You Will:

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.
• Maintain general housekeeping of tools utilized.
• Participate in regular (i.e. daily) safety leadership efforts.
• Ensure that safety standards are adhered to.
• Eliminate any safety hazards caused by mechanical defects.
• Attend and contribute to discussions at all safety meetings.

Mechanical Maintenance

• Have understanding of preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance practices, including condition monitoring and reliability improvement techniques.
• Have working knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, lubrication, and auxiliary mechanical systems.
• Inspect, repair, overhaul, rebuild, assemble and install key mechanical equipment and components, including crushers, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, mills, screens, cyclones, cranes, heat exchangers and agitators.
• Use hand tools, portable electrical tools, workshop equipment and precision measuring tools safely and effectively to support maintenance work.
• Test repaired equipment, complete shift handovers documentation, record key maintenance information and provide technical support to the Mechanical Supervisor.
• Support continuous improvement efforts, through downtime reduction and maintenance cost control initiatives as well as Standard Task Procedure development and/or improvement.

Reporting 

• Maintain records of maintenance and repair work.
• Compile reports on field observations and factor results into weekly / fortnightly planning.
• Produce daily reports indicating the jobs completed for the day and submit the report to the Mechanical supervisor – Fixed plant.
• Complete Preventive Maintenance and inspection checklists

Solutions Analysis 

• Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical equipment/systems and determine corrective repair options within OEM design parameters/specifications.
• Carry out corrective repairs that restores equipment/systems to safe operational state
• Conduct visual inspections with guidance.
• Analyze repetitive problems/issues and support reliability/maintenance engineering efforts to find root causes and implement solutions to improve the reliability of all fixed plant assets.

Work Scheduling and Allocation 

• Accomplish work objectives by determining own daily work and prioritisation schedule.
• Coordinate with support services and assign short term tasks to other Technicians, as necessary.
• Respond to inquiries and instructions in a professional manner.

Your Training, Skills & Experience Checklist:

Formal Qualification (including Professional Registrations):

• A minimum of Mechanical Engineering Technician certificate or equivalent.
• MINCOM certification as an Inspection Engineer is an advantage.

Additional Knowledge:

• Advanced knowledge of mechanical maintenance principles and industry standards.
• Sound Knowledge of the work management process.
• Basic knowledge of planning and scheduling.
• Basic knowledge of CMMS/ERP.

Experience: 

• A minimum of 3 years’ mechanical maintenance experience in fixed plant equipment.

Technical Skills:

• Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with supervisors, peers, contractors, and operations personnel.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply technical documentation, including engineering drawings, P&IDs, equipment manuals, maintenance procedures, and schematics.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical faults, identify root causes of equipment failures, and prepare accurate verbal and written technical reports.
• Proficiency in the use of mechanical tools, precision measuring instruments, and maintenance equipment for installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair activities.
• Ability to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair fixed plant equipment, including pumps, conveyors, crushers, screens, gearboxes, piping systems, and valves.
• Strong understanding and application of safety standards, including LOTOTO(Lockout/Tagout/Testout), risk assessment, and safe work procedures.
• Ability to maintain high-quality workmanship and execute maintenance activities in compliance with company standards, statutory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Ability to perform precision alignment, bearing installation, equipment inspections, and mechanical fitting activities

Behavioral Attributes:

• Reliable.
• Attention to Detail.
• Takes initiative.
• Proactive.
• Safety conscious.
• Team player

Your Work Environment:

• The position is located in the Ahafo South mine site. The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job:

  • 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 work in confined spaces and will be exposed to extreme vibration.
  • work environment: The employee is required to operate in a safety-critical environment.
  • personal 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.

At Newmont, our people are our strength and we’re committed to a safe, inclusive and supportive workplace. If you’re passionate about doing work that matters, join Newmont and help shape the future of mining.​

Learn more about our purpose and values: About Newmont​
Hear from our people: Life at Newmont​

Important: Newmont does not ask candidates to pay money or share sensitive personal data outside our secure application process. If this happens, please report it to our Business Integrity team: it.sec@newmont.com.

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