Process Plant Operator at Newmont Mining Corporation

About This Role:

• To operate the process circuits of the Ahafo South process plant in a safe and competent manner, whereby optimum production is achieved.

In This Role You Will:

Process Plant Operations

• Monitor and record the operating performance of the process circuit and make appropriate changes to ensure that optimum production is achieved.
• Inform the Supervisor of any changes that may affect optimum production.
• Monitor and inspect the process plant equipment to ensure its correct operation and performance.
• Maintain a high housekeeping standard in each of the process circuits.
• Work with the Supervisor to enable the optimum performance of the process plant.
• Work with the Metallurgical team to ensure the optimum metallurgical performance of the process plant.
• Work with the Maintenance team to achieve efficient process plant equipment performance and availability.
• Participate and contribute to the development and review of the Process Operations Standard Task Procedures.
• Conduct thorough shift handover, detailing all relevant information correctly and detail all information in various logbooks and reports relevant to the incoming shift / crew.
• Participate in continuous improvement programs which will assist in enhancing the performance of the process plant operations.
• Conduct plant operations to support achievement of the key performance indicators (KPIs) that pertain to the process plant.
• Maintain an understanding of monthly production targets and progress.
• Operate two-way radio communications clearly and concisely with Foremen, Maintenance Personnel, other Operators and Senior Staff and follow instructions given.
• Respond to inquiries and instructions in an efficient and timely manner.
• Complete all tasks identified in the Processing Operations MOS elements to the specified quality and timeliness as assigned to this role.

Work Scheduling and Allocation

• Plan own activities on a shift-by-shift basis according to allocated process plant production schedules.
• Accomplish work objectives by following and executing on assigned process plant production schedule.

Health, Safety and Allocation

• Maintain a high health, safety and environmental awareness.
• Monitor own and peers’ adherence to health and safety measures, protocols, production parameters and standards.
• Report any deviation from established health and safety measures and protocols to the Process Supervisor.
• Adhere strictly to Newmont’s Health, Safety and Environmental standards.
• Act as a role model in complying with and supporting these standards and practices by:
  • wearing mandatory protective clothing and appropriate PPE when and where required.
  • reporting and correcting unsafe acts or conditions.
  • proactively participating in safety meetings and promotes safe working practices.
  • strictly adhering to established SOP’s, STP’s, work policies and security procedures.
  • actively partaking in hazard identification and correction.
  • reporting environmental spills immediately and taking appropriate action to prevent contamination.
  • attending all safety meetings.

Your Training, Skills & Experience Checklist:

Formal Qualification (including Professional Registrations):

• Completion of WASSCE or equivalent is essential.

Additional Knowledge:

• As a minimum, declared competent in the following Metalliferous Courses (Citi and Guilds):
  • MNMPRD104A – Conduct Pump Operations.
  • MNMPRD105A – Conduct Valve Operations.
  • successful completion of other Metalliferous courses (Citi and Guilds) is preferable.
• Working knowledge of processing plant equipment.
• Working knowledge of process operations, particularly crushing, SAG – Ball Mill Grinding, Leach / CIL, Elution, Reagents and Tails Operation.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 – 6 years’ operating experience in n a gold processing plant, of which a minimum of 3 – 5 years’ experience should be in Process Plant Operating environment.
• Process plant commissioning experience is preferable.
• Knowledge in Citech is an added advantage.

Technical Skills:

• Sound technical problem-solving skills.
• Sound decision-making ability.
• Sound operating and troubleshooting skills.
• Sound analysis and interpretation skills.
• Sound communication (written and verbal in English) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to direct others to maintain the required output expected of an operating circuit.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret common operational safety signage and directions.
• Ability to handle and coordinate multiple concurrent activities.

Behavioural Attributes:

• Accuracy.
• Detail focused.
• Hand-eye coordination.
• Quality oriented.
• Reliable.
• Proactive.
• Safety conscious.
• Self-motivated.
• Team player.

Working Conditions

• Position is located at the Ahafo South mine.
• The incumbent is entitled to built-in overtime per the shift roster (6×3) schedule.
• The incumbent is required to sit at a desk for extended periods.
• The incumbent conducts precise work and there is a continuous demand for a high degree of concentration for extended periods.
  • Work Environment: The employee is required to operate in a safety-critical environment with hazardous materials and potentially harmful / dangerous machinery and equipment. The employee is frequently exposed to noise more than 85 decibels, and to fumes, high temperature hazardous materials, sharp edges, dust, pinch-points, vibration, slippery surfaces etc. The incumbent will regularly lift heavy materials and / or operate heavy machinery.
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Work require mandatory PPE such as helmet, goggles, high visible clothing, safety harness, ear plugs and dust mask.