Welder

Join our Talent Community at Newmont. This is an expression-of-interest opportunity is designed to connect with skilled professionals for future roles. By applying, you will be considered for our talent pool and may be contacted when suitable opportunities become available. Please note that this is not an active vacancy, nor does it guarantee employment.

Newmont is the world’s leading gold company and a producer of copper, silver, zinc, and lead. Our 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 in our Ahafo North and South mines. We offer an unparalleled blend of opportunity and career satisfaction with all the benefits you would expect from a global company.

Your Impact

• To provide safe, environmentally compliant and cost-effective maintenance welding, machining and fabrication services to contribute to optimum equipment availability and achievement of production objectives.

As Part of the Team You Will

Fabrication, Machining and Maintenance Welding

• Work from engineering drawings, sketches, other specifications, as well as verbal instructions.
• Position and secure parts for welding, fabrication, gouging and / or grinding using jigs and fixtures, as appropriate.
• Select appropriate welding equipment, such as gas torches, portable electric arcs, and semi-automatic and automatic machines, and select appropriate electrode for material.
• Set up and adjust equipment and controls to regulate gas pressure, voltage, or amperage.
• Inspect and assess quality of weld, taking account of joint functioning.
• Improvise acceptable assemblies to get mining equipment operational.
• Work within strict quality standards and tolerance measures to support the function in terms of quality assurance.

Reporting

• Produce daily reports indicating the jobs for the day and submit the report to the Supervisor.

Work Scheduling and Allocation

• Accomplish work objectives by determining own work schedule, coordinate with support services and assign short-term tasks to Mechanics / Electricians or the Supervisor, as necessary.
• Complete all works, as prescribed in the works order.
• Close all works orders on completion of tasks.

Health, Safety and Environment

• Accept personal responsibility for health and safety.
• Manage and apply safe systems of work without supervision and provide technical guidance, when required.
• Ensure all safety paperwork is in place before performing any tasks. Perform housekeeping after completing the job. Attend safety meetings.

Your Training, Skills and Experience Checklist

Formal Qualification (including Professional Registrations):

• Completion of trade certification, apprenticeship or another recognized welder training program.

Additional Knowledge

• Knowledge of maintenance principles and industry standards.
• Knowledge of the work management process.
• Knowledge of planning and scheduling.
• Advanced knowledge of welding techniques and standards and related safety standards.

Experience

• Minimum of 1-5 years’ experience in maintenance welding, machining and fabrication, repairing and maintaining industrial or mining equipment and auxiliaries.

Technical Skills

• Problem-solving skills.
• Communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot, check tolerances and use precision measuring tools.
• Ability to identify problems and to report by using technical names of equipment / parts.
• Ability to use Oxy / acetylene, 9’’ & 5” grinding machine, Arc welding machine set, thermal lance, welding shield and other specialized welding equipment.
• Ability to understand the procedure of installation.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings or blueprints.

Behavioural Attributes

• Reliable, independent, and proactive, with the initiative to take ownership of tasks.
• Safety-conscious, detail-focused, and technically inclined in carrying out work.
• Results-driven and resilient, with the ability to perform effectively in demanding environments.

Working Conditions

• Candidates in this talent pool may be considered for roles located in Ahafo North or Ahafo South.

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 empowers 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.

Please note: This posting is intended to build a talent pool for potential future opportunities. Applications will be reviewed and retained for consideration as roles become available.; However, there may not be an immediate opening attached to this posting.

Fraud alert: Newmont does not require job applicants to pay money to apply or be considered for employment with the Company. We only request personal information through our secure online application portal, and only when necessary for legitimate business purposes.

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