Workplace Type: Onsite 

 

About Newmont 

At Newmont, we’re not just a world-leading gold and metals producer – we’re a team united by our commitment to shaping a more inclusive, sustainable, and responsible mining industry. Joining us means becoming part of a global, diverse workforce where everyone is valued, empowered, and encouraged to grow. Our people are the heart of our success, bringing exceptional skill, integrity, and dedication to everything we do as an organization and we’re dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.

 

About Cadia

Our Cadia Valley Operation in New South Wales is situated about 25 kilometers from Orange and 250 kilometers west of Sydney. Cadia produces gold doré bars from a gravity circuit and gold-rich copper concentrates from a flotation circuit. The operation includes the Cadia East Mine which is globally renowned for its use of block caving, a large-scale underground mining method. 

We acknowledge the Wiradjuri people, traditional custodians of the land surrounding Cadia, and proudly run an Indigenous Buddy Program to enrich the workplace experience our Indigenous employees. As a residential (drive-in / drive-out) mine, Cadia values community deeply, offering both financial and in-kind support to organizations across Blayney, Cabonne, and Orange townships. The Orange region is often referred to as the gateway to Country New South Wales with acclaimed wineries, fine dining, annual festivals and charming heritage villages making for an unparalleled work-life balance.

Who we’re looking for:

As a passionate and technically astute Electrical Engineer, you will support maintenance and reliability services to our electrical fixed plant and infrastructure assets at our Cadia Mine.

Reporting to the Team Leader - Reliability, this rewarding opportunity will play a key role in ensuring availability, utilisation and effectiveness of plant equipment on the surface and underground. It will also see you utilise your expertise towards managing the installation and commissioning of small capital works and plant modifications as required.

Additional key responsibilities of the role include: Ensuring continuous improvement of electrical plant and infrastructure systems through analysis of performance data, downtime records, and incidentsCondition monitoring of critical electrical equipmentInvestigate equipment failures through a structured RCA process and identify and implement solutions.Ensuring adherence with Australian standards and relevant site specifications

To succeed in this role, you will be detail oriented, enjoy continuous improvement, and have the drive to deliver consistent results. You will have excellent interpersonal skills and the innate ability to communicate effectively upwards and to operational levels.

You will also possess the following: Tertiary Qualification in Electrical EngineeringProven experience as an Electrical Engineer within mining, power or heavy industryFixed-plant maintenance experience will be highly regarded.Experience with high voltage reticulation systems and variable speed drivesExposure and knowledge of the NSW WHS (M&PS) Legislation and Australian Standards

 

Please note: this is a 5/2 or 5/2-4/3 residential role in Orange NSW

At Newmont, our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures that everyone can work to their full potential, free from discrimination, while respecting the cultures, religions, and governance of the regions in which we operate. Guided by our values of Safety, Integrity, Sustainability, Responsibility, and Inclusion, we believe in the strength of our people and the positive impact we can create together. 

Newmont employees are rewarded with a competitive salary, flexible packaging options, and programs that recognize those who go above and beyond. We know no candidate meets every qualification listed, so if you share our values and feel you can make a meaningful contribution, we encourage you to apply – we’d love to hear from you!