Engineer at Newmont Mining Corporation

ABOUT THIS ROLE:

• To perform a variety of engineering duties in the development, modification or adaptation of established systems, processes and/or project plans.

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL:

Mine Planning

• Prepare, review and evaluate mine design, mine plans, ore control, project feasibility and productivity studies.
• Perform cash flow analysis and financial modelling.
• Assist with the development of new mine planning tools.
• Maintain tools required for short and medium-term 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.
• Prepare reserve estimate figures.

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.
• Contribute to the assessment of manpower, capital and equipment requirements to meet objectives.
• Participate in engineering feasibility studies to define:
• proper mining methods.
• equipment selections.
• mine site facilities.
• capital and operating costs.
• manpower and product requirements.

Mine Operational Delivery

• Generate short term (i.e. weekly and monthly) production schedules and budgets.
• Apply standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria.
• Oversee the construction of the mine and the installation of all necessary plant and equipment.
• 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.
• Present executive summaries and cost estimates to senior staff for review.

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.
• Supervise contractors, negotiate variations and remedial works, assure and control quality, measure work done and approve mine work.

YOUR TRAINING, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE CHECKLIST:

Formal Qualification (including Professional Registrations):

• Bachelors’ degree in Mine Engineering.

Additional Knowledge:

• Mine Foreman Certificate of Competency.
• Advanced proficiency in MineSight 3D software.
• Proficiency in cost modelling software e.g. Xeras.

Experience:

• Minimum of 4 – 7 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, organising and prioritising skills.
• Ability to visualise 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.
• Deadline driven.
• Environmental scan.
• Safety conscious.
• Self-managed.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

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 however occasionally exposed to noise, fumes, high temperatures, hazardous materials, sharp edges, dust, unpaved pathways, pinch-points, extreme vibration, excavators and drilling rigs, slippery surfaces at the mine site.
• 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.