Career Opportunities: Equipment Operator II (42734)

Requisition ID 42734 - Posted 

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Newmont Suriname was established in 2004 as an entity of Newmont Mining Corporation and is headquartered in Paramaribo, Suriname. Located in South America, Suriname was originally settled as a Dutch colony, is very culturally diverse and enjoys a tropical climate. The Merian Project is located approximately 60 km south of Moengo in a largely undeveloped part of the country with the nearest permanent settlement, Langa Tabiki, approximately 17 km east from the Project site. Strong support from host communities and the government of Suriname strengthen Merian's ability to deliver safe, profitable production with significant upside potential and opportunity for employees, host communities and shareholders.

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Purpose

To operate rubber tire mobile equipment and support equipment in an active mining environment. All work must be completed in a safe and efficient manner while continuously aligning daily functions to reflect Newmont values. Operate in a safe and efficient manner, causing the least wear and/or damage to the equipment and mine property and maintain the highest level of production possible.
The Equipment Operator II is an expert in all requirements of Grade 4B, can operate and support equipment proficiently and one (1) support equipment competent. The support equipment are: Dozer D10, Small Excavator and Grader.

Essential Duties

• Start and end timely
• Work without risk or harm to self and others
• Work under direction, ask questions when an instruction is not clear.
• Communicate and provide work status handovers to incoming Equipment Operator.
• Communicate with the Dispatcher regarding hazards encountered to provide sufficient information to the incoming Operators for the smooth running of Operations.
• Consistently exercise discretion and judgement in job performance.
• Meet or exceed targets on each machine operated.
• Can assess the hauling cycle and clearly understands in which part to identify issues and resolves it with the supervisor.
• Lead pre-start meetings and engage peers in risk, hazard identification and hazard management.
• Provide during work activities coaching to peers to reiterate safe operating procedures.
• Proficient dump construction, dump maintenance, level management and dilution control

Training & Experience

Knowledge: 

• Middle School/ Technical Diploma/Trades Degree/ Specialized Technical Training Certificate.
• Have advance knowledge of mechanical systems and demonstrated ability to perform and document a thorough pre-operational inspection to evaluate mechanical condition of truck.
• Proficient safety knowledge of hauling, dump management and road maintenance SOP’s.
• Basic front-line leader knowledge.

Experience: 

• Four (4) years’ experience working in a Mining Environment.
• Expert in operating 785 Haul truck
• Proficient in operating Dozer D10 / Small Excavator/Grader 16M
• Competent in operating Dozer D10 / Small Excavator/Grader 16M

Skills and Abilities: 

• Demonstrate high level of accuracy with all work assignment.
• Ability to learn and detail oriented.
• Display good judgement and be pro-active with work assignments.

Working Conditions

Work Location: Merian Sipaliwini

Work Schedule: 14x7x12

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.

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.

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