Workplace Type: Onsite 
 

Newmont is the world’s leading gold company and a producer of copper, silver, zinc, lead and molybdenum. The company’s world-class portfolio of assets, prospects and talent is anchored in favourable mining jurisdictions in Australia, Papua New Guinea, Africa Latin America & the Caribbean, North America. 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 deliver results together.

Newmont APAC Operations are located in Western Australia, the Northern Territory, New South Wales and Papua New Guinea, with roles in operations, projects, corporate support and exploration.  APAC Business Unit Support is provided from our offices in Brisbane, Perth and Melbourne. 

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 environment The primary location for this position is Perth but qualified candidates in proximity to any of our operations or regional offices in Australia are also encouraged to applyMust be able to travel internationally and domestically
 

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!

Our business success comes from the accomplishments and well-being of our employees and contractors. Our goal is to build a workplace culture that allows every person to thrive, participate, grow, and proudly play an active role in achieving our strategy.

Newmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, placing and promoting the best individual for each position without regard to personal characteristics such as gender, race, nationality, ethnicity, social and indigenous origin, religion or belief, disability, age, sexual orientation, etc.

We invite women and applicants with diverse backgrounds to apply, particularly First Nations persons of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island descent. Newmont acknowledges First Nations People and respects their enduring connection to Country from which their culture, spirituality, and identity flow
 

More About Newmont

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