Career Opportunities at Newmont Corporation

About The Job

About This Role

• To perform technical activities to Newmont in charging blastholes in a safe and controlled manner.

In This Role You Will
Blast Execution Planning:

• Communicate with and receive instruction from the Blasting Supervisor and follow the specified instruction and charging plan, prior to the execution of activities.
• Conduct field tests in determining the depth of the blast hole and input data into dip-plus to determine the quantity and type of the bulk explosive required.
• Reconcile blasting initiation product quantities before obtaining final sign off from the Supervisor.
• Conduct pre-blast tests on relevant systems, in the case of electronic detonation.
• Undertake the priming of all blast holes.
• Install physical critical controls (i.e. barricade cones and coloured signage), prior to blasting.

Blast Execution:

• Inspect all drill holes and implement remediation action in preparation for charging.
• Assemble primer charges using selected detonators, fuses, detonating cords and other materials.
• Manually load explosives in blast holes and / or supervise and direct bulk explosive trucks onto the blasting pattern to charge holes.
• Connect electrical wires, detonating cords or fuses into primer / series and connect series to blasting machines.
• Join surface connectors to downlines.
• Follow the tie-up plan according to standard task procedures (STP’s).
• Conduct final inspections to assure that all blasting connections have been made safely and correctly.
• Conduct and maintain QA / QC standards during blasting activities.
• Manage, store and transport explosives and accessories according to strict safety regulations and observe Newmont safety procedures and processes at all times.
• Report on and maintain accurate inventory of explosives.
• Compile records of blasting activities using specified templates and forward to the Supervisor.

General Execution:

• Plan and prioritise own activities on a daily basis.
• Read instructions or diagrams to lay out explosives in accordance to the tie-up plan.
• Obtain the necessary equipment and consumables required to execute tasks from the Supervisor.
• Assure that all works-in-progress and activities meet specifications, codes and regulations.
• Contribute to the achievement of blasting targets.
• Participate in regular toolbox and safety meetings
• Participate in further training for upskilling purposes.
• Provide verbal feedback to the Supervisor on the activities completed for the day.

Stakeholder Management and Engagement:

• Liaise with the Stemming Loader Operators to commence stemming activities.
• Support Shot Firers in the connection of tie-ups.
• Liaise with the Shot Firer to issue the go-ahead for blasting to commence.

Health and Safety Management:

• Initiate steps to block entry into the pit including blasting- in-progress sign and barricade cones, maintain road block during pre and post-blasting to uphold the highest safety standards.
• Verify that the demarcated blast areas are safe and secure to promote worker health and safety.
• Conduct final blasting area safety inspection and signal personnel to clear the blasting zone, prior to firing the blast pattern.
• Inspect work areas and ensure all areas comply with internal Newmont and external regulatory standards.
• Comply with safe blasting procedures.
• Maintain a strong focus of safety throughout all activities.
• Provide hands-on assistance during operations activities to fellow colleagues to ensure that safe work practices are followed.
• Attend daily pre-shift safety meetings.

Your Training, Skills & Experience Checklist:

• Senior High School Certificate.

Additional Knowledge:

• Blasting Certificate.
• Sound knowledge of various explosive types.
• Sound knowledge in blasting accessories.
• General knowledge in mid-to-heavy equipment operation.

Experience:

• Minimum of 1 – 2 years’ blasting experience in a large open pit mining environment.
• Experience in electronic and non-electronic detonation.

Technical Skills:

• Strong risk management skills.
• Strong safety orientation skills.
• Strong maths skills.
• Strong listening skills.
• Strong concentration skills.
• Sound planning, organising and prioritising skills.
• Sound analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Sound technical communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Sound information monitoring skills.
• Ability to follow hazardous material procedures.
• Ability to follow verbal directions and hand signals.
• Ability to stay focused.

Behavioural Attributes:

• Accuracy.
• Continuous learning.
• Detail oriented.
• Flexibility.
• Takes Initiative.
• Judgment.
• Manual dexterity.
• Precise.
• Proactive.
• Reliable and independent.
• Safety Conscious.
• Self-Motivated.
• Team Player.
• Technically Inclined.
• Tenacity.

Working Conditions:

• The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of the job, the employee is required to sit at a desk for extended periods, climb stairs, walk and stand.
• Work Environment: The noise level in the field environment is high. The incumbent is frequently exposed to dangerous environments, noise, fumes, high temperatures, hazardous materials, sharp edges, dust, pinch-points, vibration, slippery surfaces, and extreme weather conditions.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Work requires mandatory PPE such as a helmet, goggles, highly visible clothing, safety harness, ear plugs and dust mask according to working conditions.
• The Incumbent has to work overtime.

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About The Job

About This Role

• Support the Land Access and Control Specialist to develop and  implement Land Access and Resettlement programs and policies, providing professional valuation advice regarding the acquisition of land for mine operations, projects and/or exploration and management of acquired lands.

In This Role You Will
Land Access Planning and Implementation:

• Contribute to developing and implementing land use access strategy and management plan for land access, compensation and resettlement programs for the Ahafo mine.
• Support with review and implementation of Newmont’s programs, policies and procedures for all land access, compensation and resettlement activities, at all stages of project implementation.
• Monitor and control speculative activities, mining area boundaries and other lands of interest within the Newmont mining lease.  
• Support the mining area planning and preparation of application for mining area permit approval.
• Assist in processing invoices for land access consultants.
• Coordinate asset surveys and valuations activities (including Socio-Economic surveys) on the field, and verify that these are undertaken in a timely and well-regulated manner.
• Contribute to the collection and compilation of all necessary data to quantify land access, resettlement, compensation needs and establish basis for negotiation.
• Support crops, structures, Deprivation of Land Use (DLU) and resettlement package negotiations.
• Monitor and verify crop enumeration by technicians for permanent land take and exploration.
• Undertake structure data quality rating to determine the value of structures for compensation processing.
• Support the Land Access Specialist in developing land access Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).

Land Access and Resettlement Support:

• Support the management and coordination of acquired land for Newmont in a responsible manner.
• Support the monitoring of resettlement entitlement processing, compensation rates negotiation, sign off and construction of resettlement buildings.
• Supervise the resettlement construction and the physical movement of resettlement households including structure demolishing.
• Support the review of dossiers for all impacted households for resettlement eligibility and entitlement processing. 
• Support regular engagement of impacted households on resettlement processes and updates.
• Support the resolution of Land Access related complaints.
• Support in tracking of resettlement action plans.
• Support in the preservation of resettlement residential plots and boundaries.

Land Access Compliance Adherence:

• Align all land management activities and provide verification that these are in line with Newmont policies, standard operating procedures, relevant local Ghanaian laws and governmental regulations, and international best practice.
• Support in ensuring compliance with Mining Area Permit conditions for acquired lands. 
• Support management of mine area boundaries. 

Additional Responsibilities

Coordinating and Leadership:

• Facilitate the preparation and coordination of field surveys and ensure farmers' concerns are proactively resolved.
• Facilitate regular meetings with consultants working on the field, and collate all field issues and progress of work.   
• Supervise property surveys and field studies undertaken by the Land Management Officers.
• Build relationships with community members on land access field engagement to listen to and document specific concerns and issues that may need to be addressed and/or investigated.
• Work in conjunction with external organizations, government institutions and other external stakeholders to find mutually satisfactory solutions to emerging land access issues/speculation.

Budget and Reporting:

• Support the Land Access Specialist in development of Basis of Estimate , Develop Authorization for Expenditure (AFE) and forecasting for Budget Planning and Reporting. 

Safety:

• Report all incidents and accidents in the work group to enable management to identify areas for improvement in work practices. 
• Demonstrate leadership in safety and comply with Newmont Africa HSLP policies and procedures that involve but are not limited to Safety inspections, Safety Training, Annual Refresher, Safety Talks, Incident Reporting and Investigation etc. 
• Present information accurately at safety/social responsibility meetings.

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

• First degree in Land Economy, Property and Land Management, Planning or a related discipline. 
• Membership of Ghana Institution of Surveyors will be an advantage. 

Additional Knowledge:

• Valuation expertise. 

Experience: 

• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience working in a Land Management, Land Law, Resource Planning and Resource Management environment.

Technical Skills:

• Advanced interpersonal skills (interacting with diverse functional and cultural backgrounds).
• Strong communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Strong planning, prioritizing and coordination skills.
• Sound analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Sound conceptual skills.
• Strong reporting skills.
• Sound consultation skills.
• Sound coaching and mentoring skills.
• Sound relationship management skills.
• Sound computer literacy skills - MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).

Behavioural Attributes:

• Commitment.
• Cultural sensitivity.
• Deadline driven.
• Diplomacy.
• Directive and takes initiative.
• Empathy.
• Honesty and integrity.
• Goal oriented.
• Self-motivated.
• High level of transparency.
• Reliable and independent.
• Team player.

Working Conditions:

• Incumbent’s work is mostly located within the mining lease area around the mine site, but role requires some travels to catchment communities within the Newmont concession.
• Work involves supervising property surveys and interacting with community stakeholders.