Supervisor Fabrication & Welding at Newmont Ghana
Yamfo Afrisipa - AhafoJob Description
Newmont is the world’s leading gold company and a producer of copper, silver, zinc and lead. The Company’s 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 the Ahafo Mine. We offer an unparalleled blend of opportunity and career satisfaction with all the benefits you would expect from a global company. This, combined with our growth opportunities, makes Newmont a great company to work.
Our Akyem and Ahafo mines have made significant sustainable community development investments in our host communities. These include establishing Development Funds at our Akyem and Ahafo operational areas with each mine contributing US$1 per ounce of gold sold and 1% of net pre-tax annual profit into its community development fund.
Join us and unearth your potential in a global company that is at the forefront of shaping the future of the mining industry.
Your Impact
• Oversee fabrication and welding activities to ensure quality and compliance with safety standards.
As Part Of Our Team, You Will
• Monitor fabrication and welding activities to ensure quality.
• Follow compliance with safety protocols during fabrication and welding.
• Execute routine maintenance on welding equipment.
• Collate and report data on fabrication and welding activities.
• Support in troubleshooting and resolving fabrication and welding issues.
• Liaise with other departments to ensure operational efficiency.
• Schedule and complete fabrication and welding tasks.
• Guide new employees on fabrication and welding procedures.
• Perform regular inspections of fabrication and welding areas.
• Assess relevant risks, implement mitigation measures, and continuously monitor for risks.
Your Training, Skills & Experience Checklist
Formal Qualification (including Professional Registrations):
• A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical engineering, Trade qualification or experience in related field.
• Mincom certified Sectional Engineer.
Additional Knowledge
• Several years of experience in project management, resource allocation, risk mitigation, health and safety protocols and industry standards.
• Competent ability to interact, influence and resolve conflict with various stakeholders.
• Competent experience in leading and developing teams.
Experience
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in maintenance welding and fabrication, repairing and maintaining industrial or mining equipment and auxiliaries.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience supervising welding, machining and fabrication teams, preferable in a mining environment.
Technical Skills
• Advanced understanding of project management, resource coordination, and risk management, and stakeholder collaboration.
• Advanced knowledge and practical proficiency in project planning, delivery, tracking and monitoring, data recording and reporting.
• Competent knowledge of key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics for performance.
• Competent knowledge of health, safety, environment and sustainability regulations and practices.
• Competent understanding of project cost management and financial principles.
Problem Solving Ability
• Complete concrete procedural tasks.
• Follow procedural steps to complete work.
• Use practical judgment to overcome problems, or requests assistance.
• See alternatives based on trial & error.
• Improve working methods using day-to-day experiences, procedures, observations of pattern of events, and trial and error.
Self-awareness
Social Process Skills:
• Understand own behaviours and is aware of the impact on others.
• Adapt their own behaviour where necessary in order to get a productive outcome for the wider team.
Team Process
• Able to be an effective team member by listening, clarifying tasks, receiving and providing feedback.
• Able to be an effective team leader (where applicable) by establishing and maintaining a positive and productive work environment through listening, dealing with different points of view, giving and receiving feedback.
Collaboration
• Build positive working relationships with a diverse range of people across disciplines.
Your Work Environment
• The position is located at the Newmont Ahafo North mine.
Location: Yamfo Afrisipa – Ahafo
Closing Date: 18 December, 2025
HOW TO APPLY
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