Mine Engineer I at Newmont Corporation

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.



Our Africa operations employ approximately 5,900 employees and contractors, with the majority working at the Ahafo Mine. We offer an unparalleled blend of opportunity and career satisfaction with all the benefits you would expect from a global company. This, combined with our growth opportunities, makes Newmont a great company to work.



Our Akyem and Ahafo mines have made significant sustainable community development investments in our host communities. These include establishing Development Funds at our Akyem and Ahafo operational areas with each mine contributing US$1 per ounce of gold sold and 1% of net pre-tax annual profit into its community development fund.



Join us and unearth your potential in a global company that is at the forefront of shaping the future of the mining industry.



About This Role







To provide mine engineering support to Mine Operations by performing a variety of engineering duties in the areas of Pit, Waste dump, drilling and blasting designs and modifications, short to medium term mine plans as well system adaptations.



In This Role You Will



Mine Planning







Plan and perform Mine Engineering duties related to mine production and development.

Develop practical mining plans based on all available geological information to support medium-term and long-term mine planning and production goals.

Plan, organise and coordinate surveys, tests or investigations through the collection of data points.

Generate and develop pit/waste dump designs; blast designs and processing plans.

Prepare plans for mines, including pits and haul roads for open pit operations, using CAD and Mine Planning software.

Prepare the layout of the Mine and its’ subsequent development, as well as the manner in which the ore is to be mined.



Mine Analyses and Investigations







Screen mine assignments for unusual and/or challenging problems and select techniques and procedures to be applied to non-routine work.

Conduct detailed analyses on the following:



equipment productivities.

equipment studies.

improvement studies.

model reconciliation.

mine plan reconciliations.

blast designs.





Interpret the results arising out of the surveys, tests or investigations and prepare recommendations.



Mine Operational Delivery







Generate short term (i.e. weekly and monthly) production schedules and budgets.

Apply standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria.

Lead the implementation of cutting edge processes and safety practices.

Contribute to maximum productivity and extraction rates through the utilisation of the latest and advanced mining methods, procedures and equipment.



Mine Optimisation







Play a leading role in improving operational efficiency and quality and controlling production costs at all stages of the Life of Mine cycle.

Work cooperatively with other departments, project managers, supply chain and Mine management to optimise production, reduce costs, solve problems and meet deadlines.

Provide troubleshooting support to improve operational efficiencies.

Make minor adaptations and/or modifications to established engineering plans and systems.



Stakeholder Communication







Lead and collaborate with the mine build team to ensure projects are completed according to set timelines and budgets and high-quality standards.

Consult with Geologists and other Engineers regarding the design, selection and provision of machines, facilities and systems for mining.



Health, Safety and Environment







Deliver own prescribed outcomes and / or provide support services, by applying Newmont’s Health, Safety and Environment systems, policies and protocols.

Comply with all H&S, Environment and Social Responsibility requirements under Newmont’s Integrated Management System.

Accept personal responsibility for the health and safety of every employee under or assigned to his/her supervision.

Ensure that safety standards are adhered to.

Attend monthly safety inspections and meetings.



Your Training, Skills & Experience Checklist



Formal Qualification (including Professional Registrations):







Bachelors’ Degree in Mine Engineering.



Additional Knowledge







Blasting Certificate of Competency.



Experience







Minimum of 1 - 2 years’ working experience in a large open pit mining environment.



Technical Skills







Strong computer literacy skills - MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook), MS Project, Programming, Coding and Application Software.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.

Strong report writing and presentation skills.

Strong time management skills.

Strong planning, organizing and prioritizing skills.

Ability to visualize three-dimensional (3D) layouts.

Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with a wide variety of personnel.

Ability to plan and work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.



Behavioural Attributes







Accuracy.

Adaptable.

Analytical.

Creative.

Deadline driven.

Flexible and reliable.

Follow-through.

Goal oriented.

Takes initiative.

Proactive.

Resilient.

Safety conscious.

Self-managed.



Working Conditions



The position is located at the Newmont Akyem mine.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job.

Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: The noise level in the office is not in excess of 85 decibels.

Incumbent is based primarily in an office-based environment, which requires a continuous need for a high degree of concentration when dealing with numbers, scheduling, mine plan generations and mine designs.



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 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.