About this role
Workplace Type: Onsite Newmont produces metals the world needs - safely, responsibly and with care for people, communities and the environment. With a 100+ year history, we continue to shape the future of mining through innovation and strong operational performance. By joining our inclusive, world-class team, you can help shape the future of mining and make a meaningful difference. The Accra Hub is Newmont’s corporate office in Ghana, serving as the strategic centre for our operations in West Africa. Located in Ghana’s vibrant capital city, the Accra Hub brings together a diverse range of professionals, including project managers, engineers, finance experts, human resources practitioners, communications experts, and external relations professionals, who support the Ahafo South and Ahafo North mines while collaborating across Newmont’s global network. The office fosters a dynamic and collaborative environment, integrating local expertise with Newmont’s world-class standards. The office fosters a dynamic and collaborative environment, integrating local expertise with Newmont’s world-class standards. Working with our Accra team means being part of a mission to responsibly unlock Ghana’s mineral wealth and uplift communities. Joining the Accra Hub offers the opportunity to grow your career, collaborate with talented professionals across Newmont’s global network and help shape the future of mining in Ghana.
Your Impact:
• This role shall assist the Mine Geologist in the day-to-day management of drilled core from underground drills at Subika, to be delivered to the assay laboratory. • The Geological Technician will assume responsibility for core shed and underground activities on a rotational basis to help ensure that all core processing key performance indicators (KPIs) are met.
As Part Of Our Team, You Will: Core Shed
• Ensure drill core is delivered to the core shed daily and timely from underground for processing. Check core blocks to ensure accuracy of hole IDs, core-tray labels and core depth indicated by drillers. • Prepare drill core for logging by putting on meter marks and indicating core loss zones. Ensure sample tags are prepared after geologist has logged and put in sample breaks. • Carry out core sampling based on cut sheet generated by geologist and appropriately place samples in correct bags with labels and insert recommended QAQC materials for assaying. • Ensure that core photos are properly taken, named according to the correct naming convention, and securely archived at the appropriate destination on the server. • Maintain stock levels of drilling and sampling consumables (eg. Core trays, core blocks, sample bags marker pens and CRM samples) and raise supply order to replenish depleted stocks timely. • Liaise with the Assay Lab Technician to ensure pulp samples are periodically transported from the lab for storage. • Work with the Drilling Geologists to review and update core processing procedures. • Regularly enter daily drill plods data into drill spreadsheet and undertake other relevant general duties assigned by Geologists. Underground
• Ensure area to be mapped is washed and check scaled if required and undertake scan/photo mapping underground. • Perform sub-level shrinkage (SLS) grab sampling underground in accordance with the SOP and ensure samples are promptly processed, adding required QAQC material and dispatch same to the laboratory for analysis. • Perform stockpile and heading checks and other relevant general duties assigned by Geologists. Health and Safety and Environment
• Participate and contribute to safe practice and environmental awareness. • Actively participate in all Newmont safety and environmental systems and initiatives. • Demonstrate personal commitment in regard to safety and environmental practices. • Identify potential hazards and action that is appropriately taken. • Maintain a high standard of efficiency, safety and effectiveness. • Raise, discuss and make resolution of safety issues at regular meetings.
Your Training, Skills & Experience Checklist: Formal Qualification (including Professional Registrations):
• Minimum of Senior High School Certificate. Experience:
• A minimum of 3 years core shed and core processing experience, previous underground experience preferred. • A minimum of 5 years driving experience in a mining environment. Technical Skills:
• Strong knowledge of core handling activities. • A demonstrated ability to work in a team environment. • Effectively communicate with key stakeholders. • Interpersonal skills required to liaise with Business Partners. • Sound administration and Microsoft Excel skills. Behavioural Attributes:
• Diligent. • Dedicated. • Results driven. • Safety conscious. • Honesty and integrity. • Goal orientated. • Self-motivated. • Continuous Learning.
Your Work Environment:
• This position is located at the Newmont Ahafo South (SUG) mine. • Combination of office and underground mining conditions. • Moist wet surfaces with section of continuous water fall. • Potential for extreme dust particles and high heat/humidity. • Noise exposure within the requirements for earplugs or/and ear muffs. • Dark environment which requires personal attachment of lit head gear. • Underground conditions include steep decline with section of uneven terrain. • Working with corrosive chemicals.
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