Director Geotechnical Open Pit Regional

Newmont • Denver, CO

211d • $175,950 - $246,330 • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Degree qualified Engineer or Geoscientist
• Competent/Qualified Geotechnical Engineer registered with a national/international industry body
• Extensive experience in managing open pit geotechnical/technical teams
• Ability to influence without direct responsibility
• Strong communication skills to convey complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders
• Demonstrated capability to deliver step changes in geotechnical systems or processes
• Expertise in open pit geotechnical engineering practices, designs, and applications
• Advanced knowledge of numerical modeling techniques and geotechnical monitoring systems
• Proficiency in English; second language (Spanish, French, Dutch) is an asset
• Ability to travel to domestic and international mine or project sites

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain geotechnical standards and guidelines for open pit mining
• Lead and resource internal audits, Geotechnical Review Boards, and Fatal Risk Management reviews
• Conduct annual reviews of operational plans to manage geotechnical risks
• Support site teams with SME assistance in open pit mine design and operations
• Lead geotechnical design for open pit stage gate studies
• Provide technical development to corporate and site engineering teams
• Initiate technical peer reviews and manage external relationships for geotechnical innovation
• Track, review, and embed learning from geotechnical events and incident investigations
• Ensure geotechnical actions from audits and reviews are tracked and communicated to leadership stakeholders

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
• Discounts on home, auto and pet insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Mining (except Oil and Gas)
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree