Process Maintenance Mechanical Technician at Newmont Goldcorp Corporation

Purpose

To conduct a 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.

Essential Duties

• Contribute to and attend all safety meetings.
• Eliminate any safety hazards caused by mechanical defects.
• Assure that safety standards are adhered to.
• Participate in regular (i.e. daily) safety leadership efforts.
• Maintain general housekeeping of tools utilized.
• Deliver own prescribed outcomes and / or provide support services, by applying Newmont’s Health, Safety and Environment systems, policies and protocols.
• Overhaul gyratory, MMD Oxide and cone crusher and its associated accessories.
• Identify damaged mechanical parts and repair and replace these, when necessary.
• Attend to mechanical breakdowns.
• Read and utilize precision measuring tools.
• Utilize hand tools, portable electrical tools and maintenance shop equipment safely and effectively.
• Perform a variety of other maintenance tasks, including predictive and preventative mechanical maintenance.
• Perform routine maintenance on all mechanical equipment, in line with approved maintenance standards.
• Conduct in-depth investigations into faults affecting equipment operations and process flows.
• Troubleshoot technical and / or operational problems.
• Identify, resolve and correct detected mechanical faults and defects in equipment.
• Execute on mechanical maintenance tasks for completion, arising out of schedules received from the Mechanical Supervisor.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical equipment for emergency repairs, conduct visual inspections with guidance.
• Diagnose whether to fix or replace machines

Training & Experience

• Ability to conduct repairs on vibrating screens and hacking of screen deck rails.
• Ability to successfully depressurize all hydraulic units and carry out maintenance jobs.
• Ability to identify problems and to report by using technical names of equipment parts.
• Ability to conduct mill motor change outs, as well as bearings during overhaul.
• Ability to troubleshoot, check tolerances on bearings and use precision measuring tools.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with Foremen, Maintenance Personnel, other Operators and Senior Staff.
• Sound computer literacy skills (SAP, MS Word, Outlook and other Windows applications).
• Sound communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Sound analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Sound knowledge in portable hand and power tools.
• Knowledge of planning and scheduling.
• Knowledge of the work management process.
• Knowledge of maintenance principles and industry standards.
• Minimum of 3 – 4 years’ experience in a mining process plant or similar environment.
• Diploma or relevant certification in Mechanical Engineering.
• Have knowledge in gyratory, MMD Sizer and cone crushers maintenance

Working Conditions

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 allows 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.

NOTE: Newmont does not ask for or require job applicants to pay money to apply or be considered for employment with the Company. In addition, Newmont does not ask potential job candidates to provide sensitive personal data without first submitting a job application through our secure, online portal, and only as requested for legitimate business purposes.  If you are asked to provide money or sensitive personal data through any other means, do not respond and please report this immediately to [email protected].

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