Mechanical Technician

Join our Talent Community at Newmont. This is an expression-of-interest opportunity is designed to connect with skilled professionals for future roles. By applying, you will be considered for our talent pool and may be contacted when suitable opportunities become available. Please note that this is not an active vacancy, nor does it guarantee employment.
Newmont is the world’s leading gold company and a producer of copper, silver, zinc, and lead. Our world-class portfolio of assets, prospects and talent is anchored in favorable mining jurisdictions in Africa, Australia, Latin America & Caribbean, North America, and Papua New Guinea. Newmont is the only gold producer listed in the S&P 500 Index and is widely recognized for its principled environmental, social, and governance practices. The Company is an industry leader in value creation, supported by robust safety standards, superior execution, and technical proficiency. Newmont was founded in 1921 and has been publicly traded since 1925.
At Newmont, people create the value in the metals we mine and are ambassadors in the communities where they live and work. As a team, we foster an environment in support of our people vision, where everyone belongs, thrives and is valued. We have built a diverse and inclusive workplace where our people can bring their differences to support delivering results together. Our Africa operations employ approximately 5,900 employees and contractors, with the majority working at in our Ahafo North and South mines. We offer an unparalleled blend of opportunity and career satisfaction with all the benefits you would expect from a global company.
Your Impact

• To conduct the safe troubleshooting, replacement, repair, testing and general maintenance of mechanical equipment and systems, according to mechanical codes and specifications, to optimise plant processing and production.
  

As Part Of The Team You Will
Health, Safety and Environment:

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

Mechanical Maintenance

• Carry out routine, preventive, and breakdown maintenance on mechanical equipment in line with approved standards.
• Diagnose faults, troubleshoot issues, and repair or replace damaged mechanical components.
• Overhaul, service, and maintain crushers, pumps, gearboxes, mills, conveyors, screens, agitators, and related plant equipment.
• Test repaired equipment, use tools safely and effectively, and maintain accurate shift handovers and records.
• Support plant performance through continuous improvement, reduced downtime, and cost-effective maintenance practices.
  

Reporting

• Maintain records of maintenance and repair work.
• Compile reports on field observations and factor results into weekly / fortnightly planning.
• Produce daily reports indicating the jobs completed for the day and submit the report to the Mechanical Supervisor.
  

Solutions Analysis

• Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical equipment for emergency repairs, conduct visual inspections with guidance.
• Diagnose whether to fix or replace machines.
• Analyse specified problems and issues to find the best technical solutions within OEM specifications, and in accordance with local standards.
  

Work Scheduling and Allocation:

• Accomplish work objectives by determining own daily work and prioritisation schedule.
• Coordinate with support services and assign short term tasks to other Technicians, as necessary.
• Respond to inquiries and instructions in a professional manner.
  

Your Training, Skills And Experience Checklist
Formal Qualification (including Professional Registrations):

• Diploma or relevant certification in Mechanical Engineering.
  

Additional Knowledge

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

Experience

• Minimum of 1 – 5 years’ experience in a mining process plant or similar environment.
  

Technical Skills

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills, including the use of precision measuring tools and checking bearing tolerances.
• Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly with supervisors, maintenance teams, operators, and senior staff.
• Sound computer literacy in SAP, MS Word, Outlook, and other Windows applications.
• Ability to perform specialised maintenance tasks, including mill motor and bearing change-outs, hydraulic depressurisation, vibrating screen repairs, and accurate identification/reporting of equipment parts.
  

Behavioural Attributes

• Detail-focused, accurate, and quality-oriented in carrying out work.
• Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work independently with strong follow-through.
• Safety-conscious, technically inclined, and demonstrates good hand-eye coordination.
• Collaborative team player with a dependable and proactive approach to tasks.
  

Working Conditions

• Candidates in this talent pool may be considered for roles located in Ahafo North or Ahafo South.
  

Our business success comes from the accomplishments and well-being of our employees and contractors. Our goal is to build a workplace culture that fosters leaders and empowers every person to thrive, contribute, and grow. We are committed to selecting and developing our employees, and to establishing a work environment where everyone can take an active part in reaching our strategic goals while feeling a sense of pride in working at Newmont.
Newmont seeks to recruit, hire, place and promote qualified applicants (meaning applicants who meet the minimum requirements of the position) without regard to personal characteristics such as gender, race, nationality, ethnic, social and indigenous origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. As part of our diversity efforts, females are encouraged to apply.
Please note: This posting is intended to build a talent pool for potential future opportunities. Applications will be reviewed and retained for consideration as roles become available.; However, there may not be an immediate opening attached to this posting.
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