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Newmont

Global gold and copper mining operator

Geotechnical Engineer

Geotechnical EngineeringPosted on Nov 4
Full-timeCerro Negro, Santa Cruz Province, ArgentinaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A degree in Geology, Geological Engineering, Earth Sciences, Civil Engineering, or a related field is required.
  • A valid Minerals Commission legal certification is required as applicable to the region.
  • Strong knowledge of geomechanical engineering, hydrology, and mine design is required.
  • Demonstrated experience in geomechanical instrumentation and monitoring, data analysis, slope stability, and risk mitigation is required.
  • Strong knowledge of practical mining operations is required.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of risk management principles and practices and business improvement is required.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of project and/or contract management is required.
  • Advanced competency in geomechanical engineering, slope stability, mine design, and hydrological instrumentation is required.
  • Competency in geomechanical monitoring, geomechanical and hydrological tools, data collection, and risk mitigation relevant to the mining method is required.
  • Competency in risk management principles and practices and business improvement is required.
  • Basic competency in project and/or contract management is required.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute specialized geomechanics knowledge to ensure ground stability and support safe mine operations.
  • Support the development, maintenance, and execution of strategic plans to improve the operation's slope stability program and provide an appropriate mining bench.
  • Deliver, execute, and evaluate mine design parameters for the current and future open pit, waste dumps, and other mine facilities.
  • Oversee geomechanical and hydrological instrumentation monitoring, data collection, structural mapping, open-pit dewatering rates, and logging activities.
  • Conduct geomechanical drilling, mapping, and laboratory testing to anticipate changes that could affect geomechanical characteristics in the mining area.
  • Oversee continuous monitoring of open-pit walls through visual inspections and instrumentation to identify potential instability.
  • Oversee periodic geomechanical inspections of active and inactive mine areas.
  • Provide accurate, timely, and relevant geomechanical and hydrological information to Mine Operations supervisors, team members, planners, and site managers.
  • Evaluate relevant risks in mining geotechnology, implement mitigation measures, and continuously monitor risks.

About the Company

Newmont

Global gold and copper mining operator

Newmont is a global mining company that extracts and processes gold and copper, with silver and other metals also produced. It discovers, develops, and operates mines, then processes and sells the metals, while integrating environmental and social planning to gain approvals and maintain social acceptance. It differentiates itself through its large global scale, diversified metal portfolio including the Newcrest acquisition, and a strong focus on sustainable practices and stakeholder engagement. Its goal is to grow its metal assets responsibly while ensuring safety, environmental stewardship, and a social license to operate across its worldwide operations.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Denver, CO
Founded
1916

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