Polywelder Pump Person

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The Accra Hub is Newmont’s corporate office in Ghana, serving as the strategic centre for our operations in West Africa. Located in Ghana’s vibrant capital city, the Accra Hub brings together a diverse range of professionals, including project managers, engineers, finance experts, human resources practitioners, communications experts, and external relations professionals, who support the Ahafo South and Ahafo North mines while collaborating across Newmont’s global network. The office fosters a dynamic and collaborative environment, integrating local expertise with Newmont’s world-class standards. The office fosters a dynamic and collaborative environment, integrating local expertise with Newmont’s world-class standards. Working with our Accra team means being part of a mission to responsibly unlock Ghana’s mineral wealth and uplift communities. Joining the Accra Hub offers the opportunity to grow your career, collaborate with talented professionals across Newmont’s global network and help shape the future of mining in Ghana.

##### Your Impact:

- To support the welding and joining of poly (HDPE) pipes, using a variety of techniques, and connecting in-pit sumps to designated ponds, in a safe and controlled manner.

##### As Part Of Our Team You Will:

Pump Operations Planning and Execution

- Communicate with and receive instruction from the Dewatering Supervisor prior to the execution of activities, to determine where water will be pumped to and to ensure that the system remains open.
- Conduct inspections on the following aspects prior to carrying out work:
pipelines and valves for leakages.
- fuel level of the pump.
- sumps.
- boreholes around the pit.

- Install pumps in a stage / phase approach and connect pipelines to pumps.
- Complete inspections of pumps and the polywelding machine.
- Report any identified defects to the Maintenance Supervisor / Maintenance Dispatch.
- Take flow readings from boreholes and report any detected issues to the Maintenance Supervisor.
- Disconnect affected pumps for blasting activities.
- Check pressure gauges, RPM’s, vacuum gauges and load factors and record these on the KPI sheet.
- Obtain and take flow meter readings at the start and the end of the shift.
- Make arrangements to organize water trucks for dust conservation purposes.
- Conduct the installation of standpipes.
- Work to assure that pipeline failures are prevented to maintain efficient pit dewatering.
- Monitor the operation of the pumps to ensure that the water in the sump(s) are pumped, from the pit to the designated pond.

Polywelding Operations Planning and Execution

- Experience in the use of Hiab crane for lifting.
- Understand the type, size and fitting required for the welding of poly pipes.
- Adhere within the parameters of the job.
- Clean and prepare plastic surfaces for welding, cutting, gouging, beveling or filing.
- Shape and bend plastic piping by using hand tools, machines or techniques such as heating.
- Measure and align pipes for joining, using hand tools and measuring equipment.
- Fuse HDPE sections using various welding, precision and bolting techniques.
- Clean, file and polish finished welding product.
- Conduct the construction, installation and laying of pipelines in the pit and the flipping of pipelines over high walls.
- Maintain QA / QC standards during pipe welding / fusion activities.
- Fit attachments, connect hoses between the pit and the pond.
- Carry out welding activities in pipe moves, replacements and repairs.

##### Your Training, Skills & Experience Checklist:

Formal Qualification (including Professional Registrations):

- Senior High School Certificate.
- Welding trade test.

Experience:

- Minimum of 2 – 3 years’ experience in a polywelding / pump environment within a large open pit mine.
- Experience in the use of Hiab crane or Loader.

Additional Knowledge:

- Mineral Commission Operators License.
- Driver’s/Equipment Operating License Class CE.

Technical Skills:

- Strong listening skills.
- Strong leadership or supervisory skills.
- Strong concentration skills.
- Sound planning, organizing and prioritizing skills.
- Sound analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Sound technical communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
- Sound information monitoring skills.
- Ability to understand pumping specifications, pumping curves, flow rates and water pressure.
- Ability to read and follow blueprints, graphs, charts and plans.
- Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with peers and supervisor.

Behavioural Attributes:

- Accuracy.
- Continuous learning.
- Dedicated.
- Detail oriented.
- Honesty.
- Manual dexterity.
- Multi-tasking.
- Proactive.
- Punctual.
- Reliable and independent.
- Safety conscious.
- Team player.
- Technically inclined.

##### Working Conditions:

- This position is located in the Ahafo North mine site.

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