Workplace Type: Onsite 

Posting End Date: 21 February 2025 

 

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.

Newmont’s Corporate Headquarters are located in Denver, Colorado with roles in Engineering, IT, Finance, Accounting, Human Resources and much more.  

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

The Mine Engineering Specialist ensure mines plans are achievable and risks managed through robust mine design and planning practices, including the peer review process.  The Mine Engineering Specialist also acts as functional leads in support of major and minor underground related study projects, provides technical support to Undergound Mine Engineers globally, and participates in the development of Newmont’s Mine Engineering talent.
 

As part of our team you will As the functional lead, Coordinate and handle the execution of underground mine engineering work supporting Major and Minor Studies ongoing in the Newmont portfolio.  Be responsible for developing the functional scopes of work, identifying key objects and deliverables and delivering the functional section of Study reports.Provide technical support and training to Site based Mine Engineers regarding processes, procedures, best practices, design methodology, capability building and software support.  Train engineering staff, globally, on new technologies and their applications and document the implementation and performance of new technologies to guide future technology strategies.For both study projects and site/regional-based requests, facilitate risk assessment workshops regarding underground mine designs and planning with key stakeholders.  Provide recommendations for risk management based on review findings.  Collaborate with safety and environmental teams to ensure comprehensive risk planning.  Document risk review processes and outcomes for accountability and continuous learning.  Report on risk review activities and their impact on project outcomes to senior management.  Review corrective actions and enhancements based on monitoring results.Participate as the Mining Functional expert, in routine Reserves and Resource governance reviews, as requested/led by the Reserves governance team.  Using knowledge and expertise in the area of Reserves and Resource reporting, perform the Mining Functional review of a sites Reserves and Resources, identifying inconsistencies with Newmont Standards and Guidelines, risks in the reported Reserves and Resources, potentially recommending revisions to the Reserves and Resources and provide a written review of findings and the processes used to review a sites Reserves and Resources.Perform Functional Technical reviews of Budget Plans and report findings to the MD's, Regional Leadership, GM's and Group Head of MRM, including probability assessment and risks and improvement opportunities to the plan being reviewed.  Document feedback and recommendations from peer reviews and ensure follow-up actions are implemented.Train mine engineers, globally, on the peer review process and the importance of constructive feedback.  Foster a culture of transparency and continuous learning through active participation in peer reviews.Report on study findings to senior management and team members, providing strategic recommendations based on outcomes.Evaluate global mine planning applications and software against standard methodology, with a focus on process automation and streamlining of planning horizons, to pinpoint opportunities for process improvement within the Mine Engineering functionWhen requested, support the design and planning of underground operations to optimize resource extraction and minimize environmental impact.  Collaborate with geotechnical and mining engineers to develop safe and effective mine strategies.Conduct risk assessments to identify potential hazards associated with underground operations.    Report on the effectiveness of developments in underground mining technology.Prerequisites for success in this role Degree qualified Mining Engineer. Advanced degree qualifications beneficial.Financial qualifications beneficial.Recognized competent person for MRMR reporting.Operational value drivers in underground mine operations.Underground Mine Automation and technologies knowledge.Underground Mine design and scheduling and risk management Deswik software.Safety in design concepts in underground miningMine services and ventilation design and applicationStrategic Underground mine optimization and planningKnowledge of Risk assessment and peer review methodologies and ability to collaborate and coordinate with engineering teams to perform reviews and effectively report out findings and recommended action items. Development of technical staff.Study management, coordination and work scope identificationNewmont's Investment System standard and requirementsProficiency in English required, additional language capability (Spanish, Dutch) an asset.Competent proficiency in understanding and managing novel and complex professional work without guidance Advanced proficiency in underground design and operational concepts.Expert proficiency in Deswik softwareCompetent proficiency in managing technical resources to complete assigned activities withing scope, budget and time constraints.Competent proficiency in risk and Opportunity identification, mitigation planning and socialization with key stakeholders.Competent proficiency in stakeholder communications.Competent knowledge of regulatory requirements related to underground mine operations in the jurisdictions being planned. Competent proficiency in People Leadership, with the ability to generate stakeholder buy-in and lead through influence at a senior management level.Competent proficiency in managing time constraints, competing priorities and work prioritization.Advanced competency in Microsoft Office suite, including expert competency in the use of Excel.
 Your work envirnment The primary location for this position is Denver, Colorado but qualified candidates in proximity to any of our operations or regional offices in North America are also encouraged to applyMust be able to travel internationally and domesticallyThe applicable salary range if this role is filled in Canada is CAD $116,000 to 152,250

We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!

The salary range offered for this role is USD $108,000 to 141,750. The salary range is tied to the Colorado market for jobs performed in Colorado. The salary offer to the successful candidate will be based on job-related education, training, and/or experience.  The salary offer will not be based on a candidate’s salary history at other jobs, and by law, Newmont will not seek information about salary history, and candidates should not share such information with Newmont.  

This role will be eligible for participation in a discretionary annual bonus program, pursuant to which an employee may be awarded a percentage of their salary based on the company’s performance and their own individual performance. 

Newmont offers a competitive and inclusive benefits package to support physical, mental, financial and emotional wellbeing. This role will be eligible for the following benefits:  Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; health savings accounts; life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance; short and long-term disability; defined benefit pension; 401(k) program with company match; financial planning; employee assistance program (EAP); wellbeing reimbursement program; adoption assistance; tuition reimbursement; paid holidays and paid time off; paid family leave; matching gifts; and discounts on home, auto and pet insurance.  All bonuses and benefits are subject to the applicable eligibility and program/plan terms and may be modified or terminated at Newmont’s sole discretion.

When submitting your resume or CV or any other application materials (including school transcripts, proof of graduation, etc.) to Newmont, it's important to focus on your relevant skills, experience, and qualifications to show how well you fit the role. Pursuant to Colorado law, you may choose to remove or redact any age-identifying information (for example, age, date of birth, dates of school attendance, dates of school graduation, etc.).  You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.  Newmont is an equal employment opportunity employer, and does not make hiring decisions based on age or any other protected characteristics (e.g., gender, sexual orientation, disability, race, national origin, religion).    

Please note that if you are offered a position, the company may need to verify your date of birth for preemployment screening purposes including background check and prohibited party screening.  But age-related information is not required for the application process.