Concentrator Technician

Newmont has recently acquired Newcrest Mining creating the world’s leading gold mining company. 

With operations around the world, our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities where we operate. We aim to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and supported to bring their whole unique self to work. We bring out the best in each other, inspiring performance and a shared belief that what we do matters.

Operations near and far  

Cadia Valley Operations is located in Central Western New South Wales, approximately 25 kms outside the vibrant regional township of Orange and a convenient three hours from the capital city of Sydney. Residential employees reside in varied accommodation options in and around the district of Orange with the surrounding area’s occupied by wineries, stone fruit orchards, farming and national parks.

Employees have access to the area’s wide range of amenities, including a prominent health sector with a modern well-equipped regional hospital, excellent educational facilities, shopping, large selection of sport and recreation options, transport and other services such as childcare.

Who we’re looking for:

As our new Leading Hand - Ore Processing, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Concentrator One & Two Plants within the Ore Processing area which includes crushing, grinding, flotation, thickening and filtration circuits. Working collaboratively across multiple stakeholders to drive continuous improvement, maintaining the compliance and execution of daily tasks, isolations & shutdown plans. Reporting to the Production Supervisor, you will ensure the Ore Processing Department is operating safely, effectively and meeting agreed production and recovery targets at below budget cost.

Please note this is a residential, permanent role with a roster of 7D/7X/7N/7X.

With fellow crew members and multiple contractors, you will:

• Demonstrate, support, and encourage alignment with Newmont values and policies. You’ll also ensure compliance with safety and environmental management systems, policies and procedures.
• Ensure operation of the processing equipment occurs within the process parameters and control limits in accordance with documented safe work procedures
• Actively contribute to improvements in safety culture and processes to ensure ongoing, practical improvements in safe work practices and operator training
• Manage the shift activities of the Process Technicians, including the assignment of duties/responsibilities, isolations and permits, training and development
• Report, investigate and contribute to mitigating actions for all incidents and hazards identified
• Relief supervise and compile daily reports on overall production and recovery targets while troubleshooting and actioning any variance outside of parameters or target
• Assist in the development of competencies of other employees where directed

Through excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach, you will support your supervisor to coach, mentor and guide your team, work seamlessly with various stakeholders to achieve the required safety, operational and commercial outcomes and apply a pro-active problem-solving approach to issues that arise.

In addition, you will be required to have:

• A minimum of 5yrs experience within a Concentrator (desirable)
• Ability to promote a positive, inclusive work culture
• Knowledge of processing plant environment/process from a hard rock mining background.
• High-level computer skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills and mechanical aptitude
• Motivated and organised, with great communication skills

Our commitment to you 

Newmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Underpinned by our values of Safety, Sustainability, Integrity, Responsibility and Inclusion, our commitment is to respect the rights of every individual to work to their highest potential, free of discrimination, as well as the cultures, religions, and governing codes applicable to each country in which we operate. 

If you share our values and feel that you could make a meaningful difference in this role, submit your application through our website before the advertised closing date.

At this stage, we are not accepting any external agency CVs for the opportunity.

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