To provide support and assistance to the Metallurgical Laboratory Specialist and Metallurgists / Engineers in their activities and functions to enable the smooth running of the Metallurgical and Assay Laboratories in the Process Operations function.
In This Role You Will
Support Laboratory Operations
Collect regular plant samples and assist in sample preparation and analysis.
Perform particle size distribution on specified plant composite samples.
Conduct bottle roll test on specified samples
Carry out daily and weekly maintenance and inspection of Cyanide Analysers and auto-samplers.
Provide cleaning and maintenance support for sample bottles and buckets.
Gather information required for weekly reagent inventory and provide quantities to the Laboratory Specialist.
Conduct daily plant checks on dissolved oxygen, pH, carbon profiles, and cyanide concentrations.
Support the Plant Metallurgist in checking and calibrating the densitometer.
Support the Plant Metallurgist to Conduct weekly Primary and Pebble Crusher gap checks and Visio Rock Camera cleaning.
Determine waste that needs to be removed and disposed of at both the Metallurgical and Assay laboratories.
Determine liner measurements that need to be taken.
Conduct inspections on metallurgical equipment and identify any variances or defects.
Escalate any requests for metallurgical equipment maintenance post-inspection.
Work Scheduling and Allocation
Accomplish work objectives by determining own work schedule.
Perform any other duties as assigned by the Senior Metallurgist
Health and Safety Management
Upkeep and adhere to standardized housekeeping practice and align these to specified Newmont Health and Safety management protocols.
Deliver own prescribed outcomes and / or provide support services, by applying Newmont’s Health, Safety and Environment systems, policies and protocols.
Inspect the Metallurgical and Assay laboratories to check and identify any potential safety issues and report timeously.
Attend all health and safety meetings.
Your Training, Skills & Experience Checklist
Formal Qualification (including Professional Registrations):
Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE).
Additional Knowledge
Basic knowledge of assay laboratory and metallurgy principles and industry standards.
Basic knowledge of assay laboratory metallurgy plant equipment.
Basic knowledge of laboratory and mobile equipment operation, as it relates to statutory regulations relevant to safety and the environment for the mining industry.
License B (Light Motor Vehicle).
Experience
Minimum of 1 – 2 years’ experience in metallurgical laboratory, assay laboratory and / or process plant, preferably in a gold mine.
Technical Skills
Strong manual dexterity skills.
Sound communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
Sound test equipment skills.
Sound Computer literacy skills – MS Office (Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint and Outlook).
Basic problem-solving skills.
Behavioural Attributes
Accuracy.
Attention to Detail.
Continuous Learning.
Initiative.
Reliable.
Independent.
Proactive.
Safety conscious.
Team player.
Working Conditions
The Position is located in the Ahafo North mine site.
We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!
