Geological Sampler @ Newmont

Workplace Type: Onsite

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Ahafo South is Ghana’s largest gold mine and Newmont’s flagship operation in Africa. Commercial production began in 2006, and the site has produced more than 10 million ounces of gold. Located in Ghana’s Ahafo Region, Ahafo South operates both open-pit and underground mines and continues to grow, with new projects planned to extend production well beyond 2050. The mine plays an important role in the region as a major employer and a long-standing partner to its host communities. With a large and diverse workforce, many of whom come from neighbouring communities, Ahafo South has built a strong Always Safe culture supported by continuous learning, development and operational excellence.

Joining Ahafo South offers the opportunity to build a rewarding long-term career at the forefront of Ghana’s mining industry while contributing to an operation that creates lasting value for host communities and showcases Newmont’s commitment to responsible mining on a global stage.

Your Impact

• To obtain high quality samples and be responsible for all field sample collections (i.e. ore control, moisture, and density samples) and submissions, which form the basis of generating ore control dig polygons for mining.

As Part Of Our Team You Will:

Geological Sampling

• Validate blast pattern designs.
• Undertake various daily sampling activities (i.e. Blast Hole, Trenches, and Grab).
• Carry out all sampling activities following STP’s, to ensure that the best ore sample quality is obtained.
• Place pegs in the correct positions and label them to enable easy after drill pick-ups by survey.
• Ensure that representative samples are taken as specified, and on time.
• Conduct on-site sample split down to the required sample size, for delivery to the assay lab (in the case of drill core and RC sampling).
• Record samples from the drilling contractors at the drill site and assay lab.
• Number sample bags correctly to contribute to the accuracy of OC dig block grade estimations.
• Transport infill drillhole cores from field to core shed.
• Participate in drill core mark-up, core cutting, core orientation, and core photography.
• Obtain reviews from the Geological Technician and the Grade Control Geologist regarding quality of ore samples.

Geological Sampling Assistance

• Assist in operating light vehicle for sampling activities and Ditch Witch machine for cutting sample trenches.
• Assist the Geology Technician in the facilitation of sample sorting and submissions at the laboratory.

Standards and Quality Compliance

• Work within current Newmont Compliance and Quality standards, processes, and procedures.
• Check to see that samples are collected in the appropriate bags with the correct labelling.

Health and Safety Management

• Accept personal responsibility for your own health and safety, as well as the health and safety of peers.
• Provide hands-on assistance during operations activities and ensuring that safe work practices are followed.
• Abide by and support others in carrying out activities according to Newmont Health and Safety principles.

Your Training, Skills & Experience Checklist

Formal Qualification (including Professional Registrations)

• Minimum of Junior High School Certificate.

Additional Knowledge

• A valid Ghanaian driving license.

Experience

• Minimum of 1 - 2 years’ relevant work experience as a Sampler within a Mining environment.
• Prior experience in an open pit environment and / or conducting basic geology related activities is preferable.
• Prior experience working in or being involved with drilling and sampling is preferable.

Technical Skills

• Sound communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Sound planning, organizing and prioritizing skills.
• Sound manual dexterity skills.
• Sound mechanical tools skills.
• Sound time management skills.

Behavioral Attributes

• Accuracy.
• Commitment.
• Literacy.
• Methodical.
• Numeracy.
• Reliable.
• Safety conscious.

Your Work Environment

• The position is located at the Ahafo South mine site.
• 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.
• Work Environment: The employee is required to operate in a safety-critical environment.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Work requires mandatory PPE such as helmet, goggles, high visible clothing, safety harness, ear plugs and dust mask.

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