GEOPHYSICAL TECHNICIAN
Ahafo, GH
Workplace Type: Onsite
Newmont is the world’s leading gold company and a producer of copper, silver, zinc and lead. The Company’s 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 the Ahafo Mine. We offer an unparalleled blend of opportunity and career satisfaction with all the benefits you would expect from a global company. This, combined with our growth opportunities, makes Newmont a great company to work.
Our Akyem and Ahafo mines have made significant sustainable community development investments in our host communities. These include establishing Development Funds at our Akyem and Ahafo operational areas with each mine contributing US$1 per ounce of gold sold and 1% of net pre-tax annual profit into its community development fund.
Join us and unearth your potential in a global company that is at the forefront of shaping the future of the mining industry.
About This Role:
To support geophysical exploration surveys and programs by operating specialized instruments and collecting field data which would be used in generating mineral exploration targets.
In This Role You Will:
Collecting and filtering data
- Collect (magnetics, Induced Polarization, gravity and Time Domain Electromagnetics) data according to technical standards and as per specific requirements of the survey.
Operating Instruments/ Light Vehicle (LV)
- Operate instruments as instructed by the Geophysicist and according to standards.
- Support in troubleshooting equipment.
- Able to operate a manual 4 X 4 Light Vehicle in all terrains.
Staff Supervision
- Support in providing any required training to Field Assistant (casuals).
- Manages all day-to-day activities of casuals in the field.
Safety
- Complete all data acquisition processes by fully adhering to all Newmont’s Health and Safety systems and protocols.
- Oversee that all work carried out adheres to Health and Safety standard operating procedures.
- Conduct daily toolbox meetings in the Field under supervision of Geophysical Technologist/ Geophysicist.
- Identify and resolve safety issues within area of responsibility.
Your Training Skills & Experience Checklist
Formal Qualification (including Professional Registrations):
- Completion of BECE/WASSCE or equivalent Certificate.
Experience:
- 2-3 years of industry experience in a mining or exploration environment.
Technical Skills:
- Geophysical techniques including the use of specialized instruments and how to collect quality data.
- The ability to communicate effectively and efficiently to the field crew.
- The ability to apply the principles of problem-solving techniques to identify and resolve a problem in the best interest of all stakeholders.
- The ability to accurately give an account of information pertaining to the performance of outputs.
Behavioral Attributes:
- Analytical.
- Attention to detail.
- Quality oriented.
- Deadline driven.
- Takes initiative.
- Pro-active.
Working Conditions
- The Position is located in the Ahafo South mine site.
- Required to travel as and when needed.
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 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. As part of our diversity efforts. females are encouraged to apply.
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 it.sec@newmont.com.