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Newmont data-careersite-propertyid="title" class="rtltextaligneligible">Geotechnical Engineer in United States
data-careersite-propertyid="title" class="rtltextaligneligible">Geotechnical Engineer
Date: Jun 4, 2024
Location:
Cripple Creek, CO, US, 80860 NV, US CA CO, US WA, US Denver, CO, US, 80237 US
Workplace Type: Onsite
Founded in 1921 Newmont Mining Corporation is one of the largest gold mining companies in the world. Newmont prides itself on safety and embraces diversity, engages employees, fosters innovation, rewards high performance and develops great leaders.
About this role
What will you be responsible for?
We lead, supervise and mentor geotechnical personnel to carry out departmental functions safely, efficiently and according to the business plan.
Your role will consist of
Here is a snapshot of what your day-to-day will look like:
Interaction and engagement with mine Operations and Projects teams to ensure the implementation of Geotechnical designs and ground control initiatives
Geotechnical operational & design tasks including field inspections, data collection, monitoring, reviewing, and rockmass classification mapping and ensure geotechnical recommendations are implemented
We analyze and interpret laboratory geotechnical test results
Lead geotechnical hazard model and data collection program based on site conditions
We actively identify and handle geotechnical risks and the development of systems to supervise and run these
We implement and keep the ground control management plan updated
We assist with the development and implementation of standards for geotechnical data collection, analysis, interpretation, and ground control management.
We identify longer-term issues, trends, and improvements associated with Geotechnical work and how it is carried out
We analyze blasting wall damage/deviations
**The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.
Your Training, Skills & Experience checklist
Here is what we would need to see from you!
Knowledge:
Bachelor’s degree in geology, geotechnical engineering, or equivalent experience or mine required.
Experience:
3+ years of relevant experience required, preferably in a production environment.
Previous experience at different sites is helpful.
Skills and Abilities:
Strong presentation and facilitation skills.
History of strong performance in an open-pit mine working with diverse teams.
Ability to analyze data and make recommendations.
Ability to provide technical knowledge with excellent interpersonal skills.
Working Conditions & Location
Where you will be located!
The Cripple Creek & Victor (CC&V) Mine site is located at elevations ranging from approximately 9,400 ft. to 10,600 ft. above sea level. Workers in this position can be exposed to various conditions and work locations throughout this range of elevations and must be physically capable of working at this altitude.
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!
For more information on Newmont:
Newmont website: http://www.newmont.com/home/default.aspx
Lifecycle of a Mine microsite (educational site that explains what happens during each phase of a mine's life): http://lifecycle.newmont.com/
Newmont's blog site (weekly stories highlighting work being done in Newmont's regions and our employees): http://ourvoice.newmont.com/
Newmont's annual sustainability report: http://sustainabilityreport.newmont.com/ (http://sustainabilityreport.newmont.com/2015/)
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, ethnicity, social and indigenous origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
NOTE: Newmont does not ask for or require job applicants to pay money to apply or be considered for employment with the Company. In addition, Newmont does not ask potential job candidates to provide sensitive personal data without first submitting a job application through our secure, online portal, and only as requested for legitimate business purposes. If you are asked to provide money or sensitive personal data through any other means, do not respond and please report this immediately to it.sec@newmont.com .
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