Process Plant Electrician I
About this role
Newmont Suriname was established in 2004 as an entity of Newmont Mining Corporation and is headquartered in Paramaribo, Suriname. Located in South America, Suriname was originally settled as a Dutch colony, is very culturally diverse and enjoys a tropical climate. The Merian Project is located approximately 60 km south of Moengo in a largely undeveloped part of the country with the nearest permanent settlement, Langa Tabiki, approximately 17 km east from the Project site. Strong support from host communities and the government of Suriname strengthen Merian's ability to deliver safe, profitable production with significant upside potential and opportunity for employees, host communities and shareholders.
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Purpose
The Process Plant Electrician I will work as part of a team that safety performs electrical installations, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting and repair of electrical equipment to ensure continuous operation all at the Newmont gold processing plant.
The role will involve performing preventative and corrective maintenance tasks, identifying areas of improvement to minimize down time and ensure compliance with site electrical standards.
Essential Duties
- Participate in safety meetings and encourage a safe work culture by making safety the top priority in each job performed.
- Perform work using hand/power tools, test equipment, calibrators and other instruments typical to electrical maintenance tasks.
- Perform low voltage isolations and test for dead.
- Carry out preventative maintenance tasks as per developed work instructions to ensure safe and reliable operation of LV & HV electrical equipment.
- Perform portable appliance and ground fault interrupter (GFCI) testing
- Perform troubleshooting and repair faulty equipment.
- Carryout electrical installation work and ensure installations are tested and compliant site standards.
- Monitor field conditions in work areas and advise supervisor where maintenance or other attention is required.
- The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.
Training & Experience
Knowledge:
- High School, Secondary School (MULO/HAVO/VWO/LBO)
- Plus a technical diploma (NATIN/AMTO/IMEAO, trades, or special studies certification
Experience:
- Minimum of two (2) years working in the electrical industry for the Electrician I
- Experience in mining, utilities or other heavy industry is highly regarded.
- High Voltage experience, including switching of voltages up to 13.8kV would be an advantage.
Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to read and write in Dutch and English at a good standard.
- Ability to read, understand and complete field forms (i.e. inspections, JHA, daily reports).
- Basic computer skills including the ability to use MS Excel and Word.
- A strong commitment to work safety.
- Strong work ethic.
- Ability to learn increasingly complex tasks, systems and processes and a continuous desire to learn and develop further.
- Ability to formulate a structured, logical approach to maintenance activities and problem solving.
- Basic mechanical understanding and the ability to use hand & power tools.
- Understanding of electrical theory principles.
- Ability to use electrical measurement instruments.
- Report to supervisor if field parameters are outside normal range or trend.
Working Conditions
Work Location: Merian, Sipaliwini
Work Schedule: 14x7x10
Our business success comes from the accomplishments and well-being of our employees and contractors. Our goal is to build a workplace culture that fosters leaders and allows every person to thrive, contribute, and grow. We are committed to selecting and developing our employees, and to establishing a work environment where everyone can take an active part in reaching our strategic goals while feeling a sense of pride in working at Newmont.
Newmont seeks to recruit, hire, place and promote qualified applicants, meaning applicants who meet the minimum requirements of the position, without regard to personal characteristics such as gender, race, nationality, ethnic, social and indigenous origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
NOTE: Newmont does not ask for or require job applicants to pay money to apply or be considered for employment with the Company. In addition, Newmont does not ask potential job candidates to provide sensitive personal data without first submitting a job application through our secure, online portal, and only as requested for legitimate business purposes. If you are asked to provide money or sensitive personal data through any other means, do not respond and please report this immediately to [email protected].
Company at a glance
Newmont is the world’s leading gold company and a producer of copper, zinc, lead, and
silver—providing the metals the world needs for today and tomorrow. Founded in 1921
and publicly traded since 1925, 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. At Newmont, our purpose is to unearth value sustainably to advance lives—
creating lasting benefits for our people, communities, and the world.
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