Newmont Australian operations are located in Western Australia, the Northern Territory and New South Wales with roles in operations, projects and exploration. Regional Support is provided from our offices based in Subiaco.
The world's leading gold company, we pride ourselves on our dedication to safety, environmental management, inclusion and diversity, and adding value and opportunity to our host communities.
The Opportunity Join our Mine Technical Services team at our Boddington mine site, located less than two hours from Perth and the coast. We're offering a unique Drive-in, Drive-out (DIDO) roster, allowing you to enjoy the lifestyle of the beautiful South West.
As the Senior Engineer Hydrology / Hydrogeology, you will be the on-site expert responsible for designing, constructing, and optimising pit dewatering, surface drainage, and groundwater monitoring systems. This role is the perfect blend of hands-on operational management and execution with strategic planning and capital project management. You'll also ensure environmental compliance and collaborate with stakeholders to drive project success.
Key Responsibilities Maintain the integrity of the groundwater/ pore pressure monitoring network, collecting and analysing the data.Ensure the integrity of mine surface drainage system, coordinating necessary remedial work in liaison with relevant stakeholders.Routine reporting (daily/ weekly pit dewatering trackers, monthly pumping summary, quarterly pit hydrogeology tech memo, etc.)Develop and maintain standards, procedures, and systems for data collection and analysis.Ensure timely and effective communication with the stakeholders regarding key issues, escalating as required.Lead functional work plans, budgets, and data analysis campaigns for short- and long-term deliverables.Participate and contribute to safety, environmental awareness, and social responsibility initiatives.This role is being offered on a lifestyle friendly 5:2/4:3 DIDO roster. Why Newmont? Joining Newmont Australia means becoming part of a culture of respect, diversity, and inclusion, with benefits such as:
Gold Level Health Insurance for you and your immediate family.Annual performance-based incentives.Salary Continuance (Income Protection).Generous Parental Leave for both primary and secondary carers.No waiting for flights—you're driving in and out!Close proximity to Perth/Peel/Southwest region.Own room – no motelling!Employee Wellbeing Program for you and your family.Close-knit teams boasting a cooperative, supportive and engaged culture.Recognition program with online rewards program with discounts for shopping, travel, and household goods.About You We are looking for a qualified Engineer (Civil, Hydrogeological, Mining) with competence in hydrology modelling, engineering designs and field engineering of various in-pit and ex-pit surface drainage systems.
Your experience in long-term strategic planning on mine surface water management, pit dewatering and pit hydrogeology will also be highly regarded.
Complementing your technical expertise you will also bring your:
Excellent communication skills for cross-disciplinary collaboration.Strong judgment, critical thinking, and decision-making abilities.Experience in GoldSim probabilistic water balance simulation models.Seize this opportunity to join our diverse team! Applications close on Nov 17, 2024, however shortlisting may start earlier. 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!
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.
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