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Sampler at Newmont Corporation, Yamfo Afrisipa, Ghana

Newmont Corporation

Sampler at Newmont Corporation, Yamfo Afrisipa, Ghana

Newmont Corporation

Full time Job

Date Posted: March 12, 2025

Application deadline:

March 19, 2025 5:00pm

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Job description

  • 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 Standard Task Procedures, to ensure that the best ore sample quality is obtained.
  • Place pegs in the correct positions and label them to enable easy drill pick-ups by the survey team.
  • 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 laboratory (in the case of drill core and reserve circulation sampling).
  • Record samples from the drilling contractors at the drill site and assay lab.
  • Number sample bags correctly to contribute to the accuracy of ore control dig block grade estimations.
  • Transport infill drill hole 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 vehicles 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 own health and safety, as well as health and safety of others.
  • 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:

  • Minimum of Driver’s License C.

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.

Application deadline:

March 19, 2025

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