Maintenance Technician I
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 29, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 27, 2026. Newmont scores A on the Alion truth index.
Workplace Type: Onsite
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Newmont's Merian operation is an open-pit gold mine located approximately 66 kilometers south of Moengo in the tropical rainforest of north-eastern Suriname. Construction began in 2014, with commercial production commencing in 2016. The operation includes five open pits and processes ore using a conventional mill and Carbon-in-Leach (CIL) circuit. Newmont owns a 75% interest in Merian, with the remaining 25% held by Suriname’s state-owned oil company. Operating on a rotational work schedule, Merian brings together a diverse workforce of Surinamese and international professionals in a modern camp environment.
We are committed to safe production and responsible operations, while respecting the customs and cultures of the communities where we operate, stewarding the environments entrusted to us, and building strong relationships with government, partners, and other key stakeholders. At Merian, you’ll be part of our purpose is to unearth value sustainably and advance lives, while contributing to a responsible mining operation and growing your career in a collaborative and inclusive environment.
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Purpose
The Maintenance Technician I is responsible for performing mechanical repair, installation, inspection, preventative and corrective maintenance of light vehicles, medium trucks and mining production equipment including pickup trucks, cars, mobile cranes, forklifts, haul trucks, dozers, shovels, graders, drills, and loaders.
The technician in this classification performs routine inspection, maintenance and replacement of component and parts, to provide continuous operation of vehicles and production equipment.
Essential Duties
- Report to work physically fit
- Follow procedures. Speak up to persons involved and inform your supervisor when you identify a less safe situation
- Report safety incidents and support investigations
- Complete safety training and certification as required by site and departmental procedure
- Actively participate in daily prestart meetings
- Actively participate in back-to-work and toolbox meetings
- Complete a SLAM at the start of any job.
- Assist in the creation of Job Hazard Analysis
- Perform daily workplace inspections to identify hazards
- Report any identified hazard and assist in eliminating or controlling the risks
- Report safety incidents
- Maintain a safe, clean, and healthy workplace by following good housekeeping practices.
- Encourage a safe work culture by making safety the top priority in every job performed.
Training & Experience
Knowledge:
- Minimum Secondary School Diploma (MULO, LTS) or equivalent level of competencies, demonstrated through a Prior Learning Knowledge Assessment.
- Preferable Technical diploma (NATIN or AMTO).
- A trade certification from a recognized training institution is desirable.
- Hold a National Driver License
- Hold a Driver Permit to operate Light Vehicles
- Complete Mobile Operation Full Operation Training on Service Truck
- Complete Basic Rigging, Signaling and Overhead Crane Training
- Complete Hand Tools and Safety Training
- Complete Mechanical Measuring Tools Training
- Complete Computer Application Training (MS Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, etc.)
- Complete the Technician Development Program Level 1
Experience:
- The candidate should have at least 2 years of relevant experience as Maintenance Technician on mobile equipment or in heavy equipment industry.
Skills and Abilities:
- Skills and abilities of a Trades Assistant.
- Ability to control and report hydrocarbon spillage.
- Ability to perform daily safety checks in the work area.
- Ability to complete a SLAM and assist in the creation of a JHA.
- Ability to operate medium size mobile equipment.
- Ability to use overhead cranes and other lifting devices.
- Ability to perform rigging & signaling activities.
- Ability to use shop tools and equipment
Working Conditions
- Works on a schedule of 14 days of work at 11.5 hours per day followed by 7 days of rest including transportation and rotating between dayshift and nightshift.
- Work Location: Merian, Sipaliwini
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