Description:
Workplace Type : OnsiteAt Newmont, our purpose is to create value and improve lives through sustainable and responsible mining.
One of the largest gold companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our dedication to safety, environmental management, inclusion and diversity, and adding value and opportunity to our host communities.
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 roleReporting to the Mine Production Superintendentt he Production Assistant is primarily responsible for issuing, receiving and controlling of explosives as well as issuing PPE from the surface this role, you willConduct work as instructed by Supervisor and attend daily PASS meeting.
Receive all explosives into Magazine and i ssue all explosives from Magazine. Hand out explosives, ensuring that correct procedure is followed and that a record is kept.
Daily and weekly stock takes, with data to be reported. Housekeeping of the Magazine. Administrative duties, e.g. filing, data entry, etc.
Liaise with Mine department and business partner regarding Magazine stock levels. Accountable for security of Magazine - allowing entry to authorised personnel only.
Regularly liaise with Production and Development charge crews. Visually inspect materials and work area for defects and damage.
Ensure regular stock rotation of explosives. Follow rules related to safety standards and practices before, during and after work Following established procedures to work safely Helping others to work safely through support and good example and not accepting behaviour which could cause harm Identifying and immediately reporting, and controlling where possible, any incident, personal damage (injury), hazard or environmental damage you see at work Maintaining a duty of care to self and others and stop work if you think it is not safe Performing and providing feedback on the required safety activities The personPrevious experience on underground mine site preferred but not essential.
Good communication skills Proven ability to recognise and follow both verbal and written instructions Ability to work rotating night and day shifts Demonstrated commitment to maintaining a safe working environment Proven ability to contribute to team outcomes Computer literate Good numeracy skills.
Self starter / ability to work autonomously. Training & ExperienceWorking conditionsThe role is based in Tanami and offers a FIFO roster from Perth, Brisbane, Darwin & Alice 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, invite women and applicants with diverse backgrounds to apply, particularly persons of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island descent.
Newmont acknowledges Aboriginal people as the first Australians and respects their unique relationship with the land and sea, their culture, spiritual tradition and stories.
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