Newmont Mining Corporation Recruitment for Blasting Supervisor

Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified candidates for Newmont Mining Corporation Recruitment for Blasting Supervisor.

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

Newmont’s Africa Operations holds two gold mining operations in Ghana: the Ahafo Mine located in the Brong-Ahafo Region and the Akyem Mine located in the Eastern region. There is also near mine exploration and development focus in Ghana to annually replace gold reserves. Newmont Africa also has early-stage exploration programs in the African countries of Ethiopia and Morocco.

Job Description

Company: Newmont Mining Corporation
Location: Ghana
State: Koforidua
Job type: Full-Time.

Purpose

To coordinate, direct and lend technical support to all on-site blasting activities, in a safe manner, and coordinate resource allocations to effectively complete the activities

Essential Duties

Execute and oversee short & long-term mine blasting plans.
Send all blasting requisition requests to the General Foreman for review and obtain sign-off from both the General Foreman and Mine Manager
Schedule & supervise all blasting activities, by overseeing and evaluating works-in-progress and assure that all activities meet specifications, codes and regulations.
Provide technical guidance and transfer of knowledge to the blast crew through active coaching and mentoring.
Analyze daily blasting production and cost data to confirm that the department is operating within overall blasting production and budget forecasts.
Assess and continually improve current blast processes.
Report all accidents and incidents occurring in the shift to General Foreman – Drill and Blast
Liaise with the Training Department to arrange the receipt of training schedules and times for the national workforce.
Adhere strictly to internal Newmont health and safety standards.
Liaise with various Ghanaian government authorities to assure that all national codes and standards are met and complied within assigned blasting activities.

Training & Experience

Formal Qualification (including Professional Registrations):

Bachelors’ Degree in Mine / Civil Engineering, Geology
Mine Foreman Certificate.
Knowledge of various explosive types and blasting accessories.

Experience:

Minimum of 4 years’ blasting experience in large open pit mining environments, of which at least 2 years’ experience should be in a shift supervisory capacity.
Experience in electronic detonation.

Technical Skills:

Advanced planning, organizing and management skills.
Strong technical communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
Strong computer literacy skills – MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook), MS Project.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should CLICK HERE to apply.