Workplace Type: Onsite
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
The Laboratory Technician role is an opportunity to be part of and contribute towards an effective and successful Laboratory Team. Reporting to the Senior Metallurgist, the Laboratory Technician will be responsible for routine sample collection, preparation and analysis of samples from the milling facility and reporting the results. This will be achieved by working and behaving in a safe, efficient and productive manner.
In this role, you will
* Conduct safe operation of all lab equipment associated with the laboratory operation.
* Maintain expected safety standards through positive and constructive contributions to meetings, incidents investigations and demonstrated safe work ethic.
* Demonstrate commitment to work as part of a small, dynamic team to achieve established goals and maintain high quality standards.
* Conduct and complete workplace inspections as required in a timely manner, ensuring all follow up actions are completed promptly.
* Reporting of equipment failures in SAP.
* Proactive communication and cooperation with Maintenance team members to ensure maximum availability of laboratory equipment.
* Ensure effective handovers for incoming Lab Team members.
* Ensure laboratory cost KPIs are met.
* Conduct met testwork on samples and report accurately within agreed timeframe.
* Demonstrate a sound level of understanding of gold processing and metallurgy
The person
* Contribute to ongoing development and coaching of members of the Laboratory Team.
* Assist with the development of succession planning.
* Contribute positively and constructively to establishing and maintaining a workplace environment where all members of the Laboratory Team are able to work at their optimum.
* Provide feedback, ensure effective communication and information sharing.
* Ensure adequate communication with other areas in order to assist with safe and effective interaction with those areas.
* Develop close constructive relationships with customer groups
* Ability to work in a highly routine task based environment.
* Demonstrated laboratory experience, preferable.
* Sample prep experience, preferable.
* Experience with AAS, Leco Sulphur, WAD Cyanide analysis, aqua regia analysis and metallurgical test-work preferable.
Working Conditions
Due to the remoteness of the area, the Company maintains a self-contained camp on site for employees on afly-in, fly-out roster.
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.
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