Drilling Supervisor

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 Ahafo mines have made significant sustainable community development investments in our host communities. These includes establishing a Development Fund at our Ahafo operational area 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.
Your Impact

• You will supervise drilling operations to ensure efficiency, safety, and alignment with production goals.
  

As Part Of Our Team, You Will

• Be a visible leader, creating a culture of care through engaging, developing and coaching the Drill team.
• Supervise and run daily surface drill operations, ensuring all tasks are performed efficiently and safely.
• Ensure explosive magazines and facilities and kept up to regulatory and site standards.
• Adhere to that all drill activities comply with relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations and company policies.
• Execute regular safety inspections and audits, solving any violations or concerns promptly and implementing corrective actions.
• Schedule and administer resources, including team members, equipment, and materials, to support drilling operations and maximize productivity.
• Prepare and execute drilling schedules to ensure timely completion of activities.
• Monitor the performance of drilling operations through data analysis and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Prepare and deliver regular reports on drill performance, maintenance activities, and compliance with safety standards to senior partners.
• Responsible for assessing relevant risks, implementing mitigation measures, and continuously monitoring for risks.
  

Your Training, Skills And Experience Checklist
Formal Qualification (including Professional Registrations):

• Bachelors’ degree in Mine / Civil Engineering, Geology, or related field.
• Mine Foreman Certificate from the Inspectorate Division of Minerals Commission.
  

Additional Knowledge

• Proven track record of safe work practices in high-risk environments, hazard identification and rectification. Confidence to carry out risk assessments, verifications and workplace inspections to ensure site standards and safe working environments.
  

Experience

• Minimum 4 to 5 years’ experience in large scale open pit mining operations - operating and/or managing relevant drills, 2-3 years shift supervisory capacity will be an advantage.
  

Problem Solving Ability

• Completes concrete procedural tasks.
• Follows procedural steps to complete work.
• Uses practical judgment to overcome problems, or requests assistance.
• Sees alternatives based on trial and error.
• Improves working methods using day-to-day experiences, procedures, observations of pattern of events, and trial and error.
  

Technical Skills

• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships across all workgroups.
• Strong administrative skills and attention to detail to review and manage weekly plans.
• Competent computer skills with Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, Word Document, and Excel.
• Capable of learning SAP work management system.
• Capable of learning FRM safety applications.
• Valid Driving License.
  

Social Process Skills

• Self-awareness: Understand own behaviours and is aware of the impact on others, and adapt their own behaviour where necessary in order to get a productive outcome for the wider team.
• Team process: Able to be an effective team member by listening, clarifying tasks, receiving and providing feedback, able to be an effective team leader (where applicable) by establishing and maintaining a positive and productive work environment through listening, dealing with different points of view, giving and receiving feedback.
• Collaboration: Build positive working relationships with a diverse range of people across disciplines.
  

Working Conditions

• The position is located at our Ahafo North mine site.
  

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.
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