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Newmont

Global gold and copper mining operator

Advisor – Environmental Studies

Environmental EngineeringPosted on Nov 15
Full-timeCerro Negro, Santa Cruz Province, ArgentinaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A university degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Biology, Geology, or a related discipline.
  • Considerable environmental-management experience in the mining and metals sector, including water management, mine closure, biodiversity, and environmental strategy.
  • Strong knowledge of international standards and initiatives applicable to mining environmental management, water management, and mine closure, as well as regulations related to mining and mine closure.
  • Knowledge of biodiversity, hydrology, hydrogeology, interpretation of predictive models, metal-mining extraction and processing operations, associated environmental risks, and environmental management systems.
  • Demonstrated experience executing and operating projects, administering budgets, analyzing and interpreting data, solving problems through innovative thinking, professional leadership, planning, effective communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
  • Intermediate/advanced English proficiency and advanced Microsoft Office skills.
  • Availability to work outdoors in varied weather conditions and travel over uneven, wet terrain.
  • Willingness to travel to other domestic and international company operations as required.
  • Must be based in Santa Cruz.

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical studies related to mine closure, water and waste-rock management, biodiversity, and environmental strategy, ensuring compliance with corporate requirements.
  • Implement and monitor management plans, environmental monitoring, and progressive closure activities, including hydrological, hydrogeological, ecological, geochemical, material-balance, and earthmoving components.
  • Prepare technical reports and corporate reporting, and support implementation of corporate standards, ESG targets, voluntary commitments, and Critical Control Reports associated with mine closure and biodiversity.
  • Provide technical support for strategic and operational decisions, updates to the Closure and Biodiversity Plan, closure-cost estimates, and adaptation of programs and procedures to current regulations and mining-industry best practices.
  • Coordinate consultants and resources for specialized environmental studies, promote collaboration across departments, manage OPEX and CAPEX efficiently, and meet execution and budget objectives.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in gold mining and international experience are valued.
  • Experience managing databases is valued.

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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