Workplace Type: Onsite  
 

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 Merian operation in Suriname is an open pit gold mine approximately 66km south of the town Moengo and 30 km north of the Nassau Mountains near the French Guiana.  Newmont owns a 75 percent interest in the limited partnership and Staatsolie Maatschappij Suriname N.V., Suriname’s state-owned oil company, owns the remaining 25 percent interest.   

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

 

Lead mine engineering to deliver safe, efficient, integrated plans aligned with production goals, strategy, and compliance.

As part of our team you will

 

Facilitate mine engineering activities, including optimization studies, reconciliation, fleet evaluations, and continuous improvement initiatives to support operational excellence.
Deliver and assess mine design parameters, scheduling, and production plans for pits, waste dumps, haul roads, drill and blast patterns, and associated infrastructure.
Coordinate the mine engineering team to develop, maintain, and oversee integrated mine engineering designs and plans across short, medium, and long-term horizons to enable safe, efficient, and cost-effective production.
Lead risk assessments and reviews of mine designs and schedules, ensuring identification, mitigation, and monitoring of operational, geotechnical, and environmental risks.
Ensure the technical quality and accuracy of engineering outputs through robust QA/QC processes and adherence to standards and best practices.
Provide technical leadership for evaluating, implementing, and integrating new technologies, software tools, and innovative approaches in mine engineering.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Geology, Geotechnical, Processing, Environmental, and Operations to ensure aligned, integrated planning and execution.
Lead and develop the Mine Engineering team, fostering a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture through training, coaching, feedback, performance evaluation, and succession planning.
Plan scope-of-work documentation, manage budgets, and oversee consultants and contracts to ensure delivery aligned with safety, environmental, and operational goals.
Promote continuous improvement and business improvement practices to enhance mine engineering processes, productivity, and sustainability outcomes.

Prerequisites for your success in this role Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or a related field.Strong understanding of mine design, drill and blast planning, mine scheduling, and reconciliation.Solid knowledge of mine operations, dispatch systems, risk management, and business improvement practices.Demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams in a mining environment.Experience in project and/or contract management.Familiarity with mining software and technology used for design, scheduling, and optimization.Advanced proficiency in mine design, drill and blast planning, scheduling, reconciliation, and operational optimization to support safe and efficient production.Demonstrated advanced proficiency with mine planning software and tools to deliver high-quality design, scheduling, and performance analysis.Competent proficiency in mine operations, dispatch systems, risk management, and business improvement practices to ensure integrated and effective planning and execution.Competent proficiency in project and contract management, including managing budgets, cost tracking, and reporting to achieve organizational goals.Working Conditions

Where will you be located!

This position is located at Merian at the project sites. Merian is a remote site located in a warm, humid tropical rainforest environment

The Merian mine is located in North-eastern Suriname, approximately—98 kilometers southeast of the capital city of Paramaribo; 60 kilometers south of Moengo.

Accommodation is in a camp/village environment near the workplace 

Suriname has a tropical climate with dry and two rainy seasons, with anticipated tropical rainfall of 1.5m to 2.5m of rain per year.

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.

Newmont seeks to recruit, hire, place and promote qualified applicants, meaning applicants who meet the minimum requirements of the position, without regard to personal characteristics such as gender, race, nationality, ethnic, social and indigenous origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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