Newmont Mining Corporation Graduate Trainee Recruitment 2024

Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified candidates for Newmont Mining Corporation Graduate Trainee Recruitment 2023.

Newmont Mining Corporation is a leading global gold producer with key assets in Nevada, Peru, Australia, Ghana, and Suriname.

we are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Grader Operator

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About This Role

  • To operate grader to deliver daily maintenance of haul roads, digging and dumping floors in a safe and controlled manner.

In This Role, You Will

Grader Truck Pre-Shift and On-Shift Activities.

  • Attend all pre-shift instruction meetings.
  • Communicate with and receive instruction from the Shift Supervisor and follow the specified instruction and working plan, prior to the execution of activities.
  • Understand the grading plan and haulage roads that need to be graded and the designated location of operation.
  • Conduct work assessments and risk assessments and install controls (i.e. signage and communications), prior to grading.
  • Perform pre-start checks on the graders and log results onto the JIGSAW system.
  • Assess the working area to be graded to ascertain the material needed.
  • Follow laid-down grading procedures and instructions.
  • Run grader machinery according to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and standard task procedures (STPs).
  • Observe reference sticks and hand signals and drive the grader methodically to level the road surface to the specified grade.
  • Perform rough and/or fine grade finishing by methodically mixing and spreading materials to dry and prep haul roads.
  • Construct road surfaces to precise grade specifications.
  • Maintain drainage catchments on either side of the haul road.
  • Assure that all haulage roads are motorable.
  • Clear foreign rock on an ad hoc basis.
  • Uphold Quality Assurance / Quality Checking standards.
  • Signal Dispatcher on the two-way communication radio to inform of any detected machinery defects or issues.
  • Report and escalate all accidents and incidents occurring during the shift immediately to the Dispatcher / Supervisor.
  • Raise any mechanical malfunctions or service requirements to maintenance/dispatch/supervisor before, during, or after the shift.
  • Perform daily maintenance and safety checks of equipment.
  • Perform routine cleaning to assure the continued smooth operation of the grader.
  • Meet and/or exceed established performance expectations set by management.
  • Assist in developing peers to perform quality excavating duties.
  • Perform other related activities, as assigned by the Shift Supervisor.

Grader Post-Shift Handover

  • Conduct post-shift inspections regarding hazards and defects identified and communicate these to Dispatch / Supervisor and the incoming operators for the smooth running of Operations.
  • Communicate and provide work status handovers to incoming Grader Operators.

Stakeholder Management and Engagement

  • Communicate with Dispatch via two-way radio.
  • Communicate any machinery defects to dispatch.
  • Maintain communications between Dozers, shovels, loaders, and Truck Operators.
  • Ensure own grading shift work meets established statutory standards.

Health and Safety Management

  • Follow all safety policies, procedures, and legislation.
  • Operate the grader 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 grading standards and procedures.
  • Maintain a strong focus on safety throughout all activities.
  • Provide hands-on assistance during grading 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

  • Mineral Commission Operators License.
  • Drivers’ License.
  • Knowledge of road construction materials, processes, and industry standards.
  • Sound understanding of computerized controls and electronics.
  • Sound understanding of issues involving ground disturbances.
  • General understanding of grades.
  • General knowledge of graders and other heavy equipment.

Experience

  • Minimum of 2 – 3 years’ grading experience in a construction/civil environment.
  • Experience in working within an active open pit mine is preferable.

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 the 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, moving machinery, hazardous materials, sharp edges, dust, pinch-points, vibration, slippery surfaces, and extreme weather conditions.
  • Protective Equipment (PPE): Work requires mandatory PPE such as helmets, goggles, highly visible clothing, safety harness, ear plugs, and dust mask according to working conditions.
  • The incumbent occasionally has to work overtime.

How to Apply

interested applicants should CLICK HERE to apply

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