Pastefill Technician
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
Reporting to the Pastefill Supervisor, as a Pastefill Technician, you are tasked with providing operational and subject matter expertise to ensure the safe and efficient functioning of the Paste Plant at DBS.
You will collaborate closely with the Senior Pastefill Technician, demonstrate proficiency in isolation procedures, troubleshoot issues effectively, and identify and report maintenance needs. Additionally, you will perform regular paste sampling and comply with environmental monitoring protocols, among other required duties and activities.
Key Accountabilities
- Manage stock levels and stockpiles with regular checks of tailings for moisture content.
- Ensure consumables meet daily, weekly, and monthly pastefill requirements.
- Conduct daily pre-starts and operational area checks and inspections at specified intervals.
- Verify that paste quality adheres to fill strength specifications, solids content, and sample management, including collection, handling, storage, testing, and the accurate and timely recording of test results.
- Fill voids according to the design and guidelines outlined in the Void Fill Note.
- Communicate with key stakeholders, ensuring all shift reports and documentation are completed and maintain a proficient understanding of SAP for effective maintenance activities.
- Operate the paste plant within specified guidelines to minimize the risk of damage or blockage to the Paste reticulated pipe system.
- Ensure that the plant and its surrounds are maintained in a clean, tidy and safe condition.
You, the Person
- Experience with underground backfilling plants and related technologies.
- Proficiency in operating Paste Plants with capacities exceeding 500,000 tpa is highly regarded.
- Experience with mobile equipment and loaders.
- Demonstrated high-level troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Possession of a C Class Australian Driver's Licence.
- Demonstrated high-level interpersonal skills, an advanced standard of safety, and a strong work ethic.
Working Conditions
The position is located at our Tanami operations, featuring a 2:2 dayshift/nightshift rotational roster. FIFO options are available from Perth, Brisbane, Darwin, and Alice Springs.
Become part of a team that prioritizes collaboration and inclusion.
The remuneration package offers a competitive salary, corporate health insurance, and performance incentives.
This is a permanent role with a roster conducive to a balanced lifestyle.
Seize the opportunity to join a global leader and experience a distinctive region of Australia.
Applications close on 19 June 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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