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Newmont

Global gold and copper mining operator

Geological Technician

Data ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeKenyasi, GhanaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A minimum of a Senior High School Certificate is required.
  • A minimum of 3 years of core shed and core processing experience is required.
  • A minimum of 5 years of driving experience in a mining environment is required.
  • Strong knowledge of core handling activities is required.
  • Microsoft Excel and sound administration skills are required.
  • The position requires the ability to work in a team environment and communicate effectively with key stakeholders and Business Partners.
  • The position requires diligence, dedication, results orientation, safety consciousness, honesty, integrity, goal orientation, self-motivation, and continuous learning.
  • The work environment includes wet surfaces, potential extreme dust and high heat and humidity, noise requiring hearing protection, dark conditions requiring lit headgear, steep declines and uneven terrain underground, and corrosive chemicals.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the Mine Geologist with day-to-day management of drilled core from underground drills at Subika through delivery to the assay laboratory.
  • Assume responsibility for core shed and underground activities on a rotational basis to help meet core processing key performance indicators.
  • Ensure drill core is delivered from underground to the core shed daily and on time; check core blocks, hole IDs, core-tray labels, and core depths recorded by drillers.
  • Prepare drill core for logging by adding meter marks and indicating core-loss zones; prepare sample tags after geologist logging and place them at sample breaks.
  • Carry out core sampling from the geologist-generated cut sheet, place samples in correctly labeled bags, and insert recommended quality assurance and quality control materials for assaying.
  • Take and correctly name core photos and securely archive them in the appropriate server destination.
  • Maintain stocks of drilling and sampling consumables, including core trays, core blocks, sample bags, marker pens, and certified reference material samples; raise supply orders in time to replenish depleted stocks.
  • Liaise with the Assay Lab Technician to periodically transport pulp samples from the lab for storage.
  • Work with Drilling Geologists to review and update core processing procedures.
  • Enter daily drill-plod data into the drill spreadsheet and perform other relevant duties assigned by Geologists.
  • Ensure underground mapping areas are washed and checked for scaling where required, and undertake scan or photo mapping underground.
  • Perform underground sub-level shrinkage grab sampling in accordance with standard operating procedures; process samples promptly, add required quality assurance and quality control material, and dispatch samples to the laboratory for analysis.
  • Perform stockpile and heading checks and other relevant duties assigned by Geologists.
  • Contribute to safe practices and environmental awareness and participate in Newmont safety and environmental systems and initiatives.
  • Identify potential hazards and take appropriate action; raise, discuss, and resolve safety issues at regular meetings.
  • Maintain efficiency, safety, and effectiveness.

Desired Qualifications

  • Previous underground experience is preferred.

About the Company

Newmont

Global gold and copper mining operator

Newmont is a global mining company that extracts and processes gold and copper, with silver and other metals also produced. It discovers, develops, and operates mines, then processes and sells the metals, while integrating environmental and social planning to gain approvals and maintain social acceptance. It differentiates itself through its large global scale, diversified metal portfolio including the Newcrest acquisition, and a strong focus on sustainable practices and stakeholder engagement. Its goal is to grow its metal assets responsibly while ensuring safety, environmental stewardship, and a social license to operate across its worldwide operations.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Denver, CO
Founded
1916

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