Newmont Mining Corporation Recruitment for Process Maintenance Mechanical Technician

Purpose

To conduct a safe troubleshooting, replacement, repair, testing and general maintenance of mechanical equipment and systems, according to mechanical codes and specifications, to optimise plant processing and production.

Essential Duties

• Deliver own prescribed outcomes and / or provide support services, by applying Newmont’s Health, Safety and Environment systems, policies and protocols.
• Eliminate any safety hazards caused by mechanical defects.
• Execute on mechanical maintenance tasks for completion, arising out of schedules received from the Mechanical Supervisor.
• Identify, resolve and correct detected mechanical faults and defects in equipment.
• Conduct in-depth investigations into faults affecting equipment operations and process flows.
• Perform routine maintenance on all mechanical equipment, in line with approved maintenance standards.
• Perform a variety of other maintenance tasks, including predictive and preventative mechanical maintenance.
• Utilise hand tools, portable electrical tools and maintenance shop equipment safely and effectively.
• Identify damaged mechanical parts and repair and replace these, when necessary.
• Overhaul gyratory, MMD Oxide and cone crusher and its associated accessories.
• Undertake mechanical maintenance including:Overhauling of different types of pumps, gearboxes and other equipment,conducting change-outs of mill motors and associated bearings, conducting routine equipment running checks,conducting repair works on conveyors and associated accessories,disassembling and assembling various gearboxes for repair works,rebuilding and installation of cyclones,conducting repair works on mills (i.e. both sag and ball),conducting inspections on Agitators and making repairs to accessories,rebuilding of agitator drive shafts and installations.
• Test repaired equipment to determine the extent of effective functioning.
• Conduct thorough shift handover, detailing all relevant information for the incoming crew.
• Report and record all necessary shift information in log books.
• Work with the Mechanical Supervisor to maintain optimal mechanical performance of the Process Plant.
• Participate in continuous improvement programs which will assist in enhancing the performance of the Ahafo Process Plant operation.
• Maintain an understanding of monthly production targets and progress.
• Produce daily reports indicating the jobs completed for the day and submit the report to the Mechanical Supervisor.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical equipment for emergency repairs, conduct visual inspections with guidance.

Training & Experience

• Diploma or relevant certification in Mechanical Engineering.
• Knowledge of maintenance principles and industry standards.
• Knowledge of the work management process.
• Knowledge of planning and scheduling.
• Sound knowledge in portable hand and power tools.
• Minimum of 3 – 4 years’ experience in a mining process plant or similar environment.
• Sound analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Sound communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Sound computer literacy skills (SAP, MS Word, Outlook and other Windows applications).
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with Foremen, Maintenance Personnel, other Operators and Senior Staff.
• Ability to troubleshoot, check tolerances on bearings and use precision measuring tools.
• Ability to conduct mill motor change outs, as well as bearings during overhaul.
• Ability to identify problems and to report by using technical names of equipment parts.
• Ability to successfully depressurise all hydraulic units and carry out maintenance jobs.
• Ability to conduct repairs on vibrating screens and hacking of screen deck rails.
• Have knowledge in gyratory, MMD Sizer and cone crushers maintenance

Working Conditions

• Position is located in a remote location.  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 work in confined spaces and will be exposed to extreme vibration.
• 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.

How to Apply

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