Grader Operator at Newmont Goldcorp Corporation

About This Role

• To operate grader to deliver daily maintenance of haul roads, digging and dumping floors in a safe and controlled manner.

In This Role You Will

Grader Truck Pre-Shift and On-Shift Activities.

• Attend all pre-shift instruction meetings.
• Communicate with and receive instruction from the Shift Supervisor and follow the specified instruction and working plan, prior to the execution of activities.
• Understand the grading plan and haulage roads that need to be graded and the designated location of operation.
• Conduct work assessments and risk assessments and install controls (i.e. signage and communications), prior to grading.
• Perform pre-start checks on the graders and log results onto the JIGSAW system.
• Assess the working area to be graded to ascertain the material needed.
• Follow laid-down grading procedures and instructions.
• Run grader machinery according to standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and standard task procedures (STP’s).
• Observe reference sticks and hand signals and drive the grader methodically to level the road surface to the specified grade.
• Perform rough and / or fine grade finishing by methodically mixing and spreading materials to dry and prep haul roads.
• Construct road surface to precise grade specifications.
• Maintain drainage catchments on either side of haul road.
• Ensure that all haulage roads are motorable.
• Clear foreign rock on an ad hoc basis.
• Uphold Quality Assurance / Quality Control standards.
• Signal Dispatcher on the two-way communication radio to inform of any detected machinery defects or issues.
• Report and escalate all accidents and incidents occurring in the shift immediately to the Dispatcher / Supervisor.
• Raise any machinery malfunctions or service requirements to maintenance / dispatch / supervisor before, during or after the shift.
• Perform daily maintenance and safety checks of equipment.
• Perform routine cleaning to assure the continued smooth operation of the grader.
• Meet and / or exceed established performance expectations set by management.
• Assist in developing peers to perform quality excavating duties.
• Perform other related activities, as assigned by the Shift Supervisor.

Grader Post-Shift Handover

• Conduct post-shift inspections regarding hazards and defects identified, and communicate these to Dispatch / Supervisor and the incoming operators for the smooth running of operations.
• Communicate and provide work status handovers to incoming Grader Operators.

Stakeholder Management and Engagement

• Communicate with Dispatch via two-way radio.
• Communicate any machinery defects to dispatch.
• Maintain communications between dozers, shovel, loader and truck Operators.
• Ensure own grading shift work meets established statutory standards.

Health and Safety Management

• Follow all safety policies, procedures and legislation.
• Operate the grader in a safe manner and take steps to prevent minimal wear and tear, and / or damage to equipment.
• Work without risk or harm to others.
• Inspect work areas and ensure all areas comply with internal Newmont and external regulatory standards.
• Adhere strictly to internal Newmont grading standards and procedure.
• Maintain a strong focus of safety throughout all activities.
• Provide hands-on assistance during grading activities to fellow colleagues to ensure that safe work practices are followed.
• Attend daily morning safety meetings.

Your Training, Skills & Experience Checklist

Formal Qualification (including Professional Registrations):

• Senior High School Certificate.

Additional Knowledge

• Mineral Commission Operators License.
• Drivers’ License C.
• Knowledge of road construction materials, processes and industry standards.
• Sound understanding of computerised controls and electronics.
• Sound understanding of issues involving ground disturbances.
• General understanding of grades.
• General knowledge of graders and other heavy equipment.

Experience

• Minimum of 2 – 3 years’ grading experience in a construction / civil environment.
• Experience in working within an active open pit mine is preferable.

Technical Skills

• Strong heavy equipment operation skills.
• Strong administrative 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 time management skills.
• Ability to interpret roadway plans and drawings.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with peers and supervisor.

Behavioural Attributes

• Act professional and show respect.
• Assertive and influential.
• Customer focused.
• High level of integrity and trustworthiness.
• Always maintain confidentiality.
• Reliable and independent.
• Safety conscious.
• Show initiative, be results driven and proactive.
• Strong attention to detail and deliver high levels of accuracy.

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 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 minimal. Occasional exposure to noise, fumes, high temperature, moving machinery, dust, pinch-points, vibration, slippery surfaces, extreme weather conditions.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Work requires mandatory PPE such as helmet, goggles, high visible clothing, safety harness, ear plugs and dust mask according to working conditions.
• Incumbent occasionally has to work overtime.