Stemming Loader Operator at Newmont Mining Corporation

About This Role

• To provide daily delivery of stemming material for stemming of blast holes, in a safe and controlled manner.

In This Role You Will:

Stemming Loading Pre-Shift and On-Shift Activities

• Attend all pre-shift instruction meetings.
• Communicate with and receive instruction from the Blast Supervisor and follow the specified instruction and daily stemming load plan, prior to the execution of activities.
• Call for off-siding assistance, in the event of inappropriate stemming material.
• Operate the loader during blast mine activities.
• Report on poor quality stemming material to the Drill Supervisor.
• Report any other detected issues to the Maintenance Team/ Supervisor.
• Pick up PVC pipes and arrange them neatly to the next drilling pattern.
• Load, operate and maintain the assigned stemming truck, as instructed by the Drill and Blast supervisors and blast crew team members.
• Perform pre-start inspections of stemming truck systems, equipment and accessories such as tyres, lights, turn signals, and brakes.
• Inspect the truck cabin and ensure that all switches are operational.
• Signal Dispatcher on the two-way communication radio to inform of any detected stemming truck defects or issues.
• Follow laid-down starting procedures and instructions from the blast man.
• Stem charged blast holes efficiently to achieve planned blasting times.
• Verify that all stemming material used is clean with no oversized material.
• Report and escalate all accidents and incidents occurring in the shift immediately to the Dispatcher /Drill Supervisor.
• Raise any stemming truck malfunctions or service requirements to the Supervisor at the before, during or after the shift.
• Meet and / or exceed established performance expectations set by management.
• Assist in developing peers to perform stemming duties.
• Perform other related activities, as assigned by the Blast Supervisor.

Stemming Haulage

• Operate and drive heavy stemming trucks to transport stemming materials.
• Remain responsible for the collection and haulage of stemming material from loading point to dumping destination, at the correct site locations.
• Drive to and from the pit in a safe, slow and controlled manner.
• Confirm that stemming material is properly loaded and packed into the drill hole, according to safety requirements.

Stemming Loading Post-Shift Handover

• Communicate and provide work status handovers to incoming Stemming Loader Operator.
• Communicate with the Dispatcher regarding hazards encountered to provide sufficient information to the incoming Stemming Loader Operators for the smooth running of Operations.

Additional Responsibilities:

Stakeholder Management and Engagement

• Liaise with the Blast Supervisor to maintain ongoing communication during all stemming activity.
• Liaise with the Spotter to understand where the stemming truck should be directed to release the stemming material.
• Communicate with Dispatch and other Stemming Loader Operators using communication devices such as two-way radios and / or on-board computers.
• Ensure own hauling shift work meets established statutory standards.

Health and Safety Management

• Utilise stemming loader safely and effectively.
• Follow all safety policies, procedures and legislation.
• Operate in a safe manner and take steps to prevent minimal wear and tear and/or damage to equipment.
• Work without risk or harm to others.
• Inspect work areas and ensure all areas comply with internal Newmont and external regulatory standards.
• Adhere strictly to internal Newmont stemming loading standards and procedures.
• Maintain a strong focus of safety throughout all activities.
• Provide hands-on assistance during stemming loading activities to fellow colleagues to ensure that safe work practices are followed.
• Attend daily morning safety meetings.

Your Training, Skills & Experience Checklist:

Formal Qualification (including Professional Registrations):

• Senior High School Certificate.

Additional Knowledge:

• MINCOM Equipment Competency.
• Blasting Certification.
• License E.
• General understanding of mining operations.
• General knowledge in mid-to-heavy equipment operation.

Experience:

• Minimum of 1 – 2 years’ experience working in a stemming/blasting environment, within an active open pit mine.

Technical Skills:

• Strong administrative skills.
• Strong listening skills.
• Strong concentration skills.
• Sound planning, organising and prioritising skills.
• Sound analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Sound technical communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Sound information monitoring skills.
• Ability to operate a two-way radio and follow instructions.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with peers and supervisor.

Behavioural Attributes:

• Accuracy.
• Continuous learning.
• Dedicated.
• Detail oriented.
• Honesty.
• Proactive.
• Punctual.
• Reliable and independent.
• Safety Conscious.
• Team Player.

Working Conditions

• 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 sit at a desk for extended periods, climb stairs, walk and stand.
  • Work Environment: The noise level in the field environment is minimal. Occasional exposure to noise, fumes, high temperature hazardous materials, sharp edges, dust, pinchpoints, vibration, slippery surfaces, extreme weather conditions.
  • 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.
  • Incumbent occasionally has to work overtime