Mechanical Technician by Newmont Mining Corporation

• Are you able to conduct safe troubleshooting, replacement, repair, testing and general maintenance of mechanical equipment and systems, according to mechanical codes and specifications, to optimize plant processing and production?

• Deliver on prescribed outcomes and/or provide support services, by applying Newmont's Health, Safety and Environment systems, policies, and protocols.
• Maintain general housekeeping of tools utilized.
• Participate in regular (i.e. daily) safety leadership efforts.
• Ensure safety standards are adhered to.
• Eliminate any safety hazards caused by mechanical defects.
• Contribute to and attend all safety meetings.

• Execute on mechanical maintenance tasks for completion, arising out of schedules received from the Mechanical Supervisor.
• Identify, resolve, and correct detected mechanical faults and defects in equipment.
• Troubleshoot technical and/or operational problems.
• Conduct in-depth investigations into faults affecting equipment operations and process flows.
• Perform routine maintenance on all mechanical equipment, in line with approved maintenance standards.
• Perform a variety of other maintenance tasks, including predictive and preventative mechanical maintenance.
• Utilize hand tools, portable electrical tools, and maintenance shop equipment safely and effectively.
• Read and utilize precision measuring tools.
• Attend to mechanical breakdowns.
• Identify damaged mechanical parts and repair and replace these, when necessary.
• Overhaul gyratory, Mining Machinery Developments (MMD) Oxide and cone crusher and its associated accessories.
• Conduct inspection and overhaul rock breaker.
• Undertake mechanical maintenance including:

• Overhauling of different types of pumps, gearboxes, and other equipment.
• Conducting change-outs of mill motors and associated bearings.
• Conducting routine equipment running checks.
• Rebuilding various types of vibrating screens.
• Conducting repair works on conveyors and associated accessories.
• Disassembling and assembling various types pumps for repair work to be carried out.
• Disassembling and assembling various gearboxes for repair works.
• Rebuilding and installation of cyclones.
• Conducting repair works on mills (i.e. both sag and ball).
• Conducting servicing and repairs to overhead cranes.
• Conducting repair works on Elution heat exchangers and associated accessories.
• Conducting inspections on Agitators and making repairs to accessories.
• Rebuilding of agitator drive shafts and installations.
• Test repair of equipment to determine the extent of effective functioning.
• Provide practical and technical assistance relevant to the trade to the Mechanical Supervisor.
• Conduct thorough shift handover, detailing all relevant information for the incoming crew.
• Report and record all necessary shift information in logbooks.
• Work with the Mechanical Supervisor to maintain optimal mechanical performance of the process plant.
• Participate in continuous improvement programs which will assist in enhancing the performance of the Akyem process plant operation.
• Contribute to the development of Standard Task Procedures (STP's).
• Maintain an understanding of monthly production targets and progress.
• Strive to reduce downtime and minimize costs.

• A minimum of Diploma or relevant certification in Mechanical Engineering.

• Advance knowledge of maintenance principles and industry standards.
• Advance knowledge of the work management process.
• Advance knowledge of planning and scheduling.
• Sound knowledge in portable hand and power tools.

• Minimum of 3 - 4 years' working experience in a mining process plant or similar environment.

• Sound analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Sound communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Sound computer literacy skills (SAP, MS Word, Outlook, and other Windows applications).
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with Foremen, Maintenance Personnel, other Operators and Senior Staff.
• Ability to troubleshoot, check tolerances on bearings and use precision measuring tools.
• Ability to conduct mill motor change outs, as well as bearings during overhaul.
• Ability to identify problems and to report by using technical names of equipment parts.
• Ability to successfully depressurize all hydraulic units and carry out maintenance jobs.
• Ability to conduct repairs on vibrating screens and hacking of screen deck rails.
• Have knowledge in gyratory, Mining Machinery Developments (MMD) Sizer and cone crushers maintenance.

• Accuracy.
• Detail focused.
• Quality oriented.
• Reliable.
• Safety conscious.
• Self-motivated.
• Team player.

• Position is located at the Akyem mine.
• The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the 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 and will be exposed to extreme vibration.
• Work Environment: The employee is frequently exposed to noise more than 85 decibels, and to fumes, high temperature hazardous materials, sharp edges, dust, pinch-points, vibration, slippery surfaces etc. The incumbent will regularly lift heavy materials and / or operate heavy machinery.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Work require mandatory PPE such as helmet, goggles, high visible clothing, safety harness, ear plugs and dust mask.

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