Technical Writer
Tanami, AU
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.
Newmont Tanami is on Aboriginal freehold land 540km northwest of Alice Springs. It is a long-life, low-cost, world-class asset in a core Newmont region. The Tanami Expansion 2 project, aims to extend the mine life beyond 2040, investing in a hoisting shaft which will increase the production of the underground mine from 2.6 Mtpa to 3.2 Mtpa. Both the successful exploration within the underground operation and implementation of the first Tanami Expansion has laid the foundation to further develop the operation to remain a major contributor to the Newmont portfolio. A fully equipped camp is located 40km from the site offering leisure facilities for those flying in from Perth, Brisbane, Alice Springs or Darwin.
Join us and unearth your potential in a global company that is at the forefront of shaping the future of the mining industry.
The Role
The Technical Writer, reporting to the Mine Maintenance Superintendent, will utilize their knowledge, skills, and experience to effectively create and enhance Maintenance work instructions in word format, Zone, Route, or other required digital platforms to aid the Mine Maintenance teams on site.
The appointed individual will oversee the creation and upkeep of high-quality work instructions that align with the maintenance strategies and plans of the Mine Maintenance Department. The primary content created will be electronic work instructions, delivered through specially designed software that enables end users to perform and document maintenance tasks on digital devices. Additionally, the role includes crafting superior digital work instructions to stay abreast of our digital transformation journey and to facilitate the deployment of digital materials to the maintenance execution teams.
Key Accountabilities
- Provide support in utilizing new technologies to enhance the outcomes of maintenance activities.
- Monitor the progress of work instruction development to improve the Maintenance Planning Function.
- Offer coaching and support to other technical writers, enabling them to use current or new software for a consistent and repeatable approach across all content development and quality areas.
- Ensure adherence to all of Newmont's global asset management standards, guidelines, and review processes.
- Implement changes to both existing and new work instructions, collaborating with stakeholders and functional leads.
- Coordinate with site technical, operational, and maintenance staff to plan the execution of maintenance requirements.
- Create high-quality technical documentation using site software packages to support operational strategies and ensure equipment performance meets functional requirements.
- Aid in developing Work Instructions (Routes, Zones, and STPs), SAP Task Lists, Items, and Plans, including materials, labor, and external resources needed to execute maintenance strategies as determined by approved FMEA processes or reliability reviews.
- Help maintain the CMS with up-to-date and comprehensive documentation for installed equipment, including but not limited to drawings, OEM manuals, FMEA, specialist tooling, FMEA results, Work Instructions, and any other pertinent documentation.
About You
- Substantial experience in the mining industry, focusing on Maintenance Planning and business readiness activities.
- Background to include strong technical writing skills and a Mechanical or Electrical Trade Qualification, complemented by Post Trade Qualifications.
- Well-versed in Maintenance Planning and Master Data, with significant exposure to SAP ERP Plant Maintenance.
- Be a self-starter, possess above-average written and verbal communication skills, enabling you to work independently and conduct technical research.
- Have experience that extends to SAP ERP Plant Maintenance, Route Maintenance, and Zone Maintenance Software.
- Previously developed work instructions and procedures across various digital platforms and have been involved in preparing FMEA reviews for both new and existing equipment.
- Display advanced PC skills and computer literacy covering a range of software packages related to project controls, including the MS Office suite, document control systems, SQL Reporting, and SAP ERP systems for Zone and Route Maintenance.
Working Conditions
The position is available on a 2:2 hybrid work roster, primarily located at our Tanami operation. Frequent travel may be necessary to the Perth office and other Newmont sites, as well as additional travel to connect with stakeholders and assist with maintenance planning and operations.
The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary package, which includes but is not limited to annual performance incentives, corporate health insurance, and employee benefits.
The deadline for applications is 09 May 2024.
We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!
Our business success comes from the accomplishments and well-being of our employees and contractors. Our goal is to build a workplace culture that allows every person to thrive, participate, grow, and proudly play an active role in achieving our strategy.
Newmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, placing and promoting the best individual for each position without regard to personal characteristics such as gender, race, nationality, ethnicity, social and indigenous origin, religion or belief, disability, age, sexual orientation, etc.
We invite women and applicants with diverse backgrounds to apply, particularly First Nations persons of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island descent. Newmont acknowledges First Nations People and respects their enduring connection to Country from which their culture, spirituality, and identity flow.
More About Newmont
- Website: http://www.newmont.com
- Lifecycle of a Mine: https://www.newmont.com/lifecycle-of-a-mine/
- Blog: https://www.newmont.com/blog-stories/
- Annual sustainability report: https://www.newmont.com/sustainability/sustainability-reporting/
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