Workplace Type: Onsite
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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
Help support Asset Management team to ensure quality and compliance with safety standards.
Coordinate and oversee the work of Maintenance Teams related to the maintenance of Merian’s equipment, to optimize the availability of all equipment via the application of sound concepts of reliability and maintenance in a safe, sustainable and cost-effective manner. Run small asset integrity projects with the process plant, while using mentor to develop
As part of our team you will
In this role, the individual will:
- Monitor fabrication and welding activities to ensure quality.
- Working knowledge of API and ASTM Codes and standards
- Follow compliance with safety protocols during fabrication, repair, and refurbishment of process plant equipment and structures
- Execute routine maintenance on process and mining equipment.
- Collate and report data on projects, and asset integrity and remediation activities.
- Support in troubleshooting and resolving issues within the fixed processing plant, liaise with other departments to ensure operational efficiency
- Work with global asset integrity team to understand the priorities and
- Guide and mentor employee’s, co-workers and business partners in proper Asset project management.
- Perform regular inspections of fabrication, structural repairs on tanks and structures.
- Assess relevant risks, implement mitigation measures, and continuously monitor for risks
- Visual safety leadership in the field and within the team.
- Strategic Thinking - Understands strategies to achieve organizational goals; understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; identifies external threats and opportunities; adapts strategy to changing conditions.
- Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team.
- Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; demonstrates knowledge of industry practice in HR programs; aligns work with strategic goals.
- Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.
- Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; measures self against the standard of excellence.
- Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans.
- Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments. Understands and has been coached in the company's “Code of Ethic’s Policy”
- Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
- Leadership – ensure team is focused on delivering results and have appropriate direction to advance Newmont’s goals; well-honed influencing skills, and the ability to produce results through influence.
Prerequisites for your success in this role
A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical engineering, a Trade qualification, or experience in a related field.
Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) would be a benefit
Several years of experience in project management, resource allocation, risk mitigation, health and safety protocols, and industry standards.
Competent ability to interact, influence, and resolve conflict with various stakeholders—skilled experience in leading and developing teams.
Experience in running small to medium projects in performing mining asset remediation, including tank structures, buildings, and support areas.
Completion of a certified program of competence as a Millwright or Mechanical Tradesperson. Machinist, Welding to the equivalent of AWA or CWB standards.
Advanced understanding of project management, resource coordination, risk management, and stakeholder collaboration.
Advanced knowledge and practical proficiency in project planning, delivery, tracking and monitoring, data recording and reporting
Competent knowledge of key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics for performance.
Competent knowledge of health, safety, environment, and sustainability regulations and practices. Competent understanding of project cost management and financial principles.
Working knowledge of work management systems, ability to source and order parts and supplies when needed.
Advanced English (spoken and written), Dutch preferred, and a driver's license
Your work environment
Where you will be located!
This position is located at Merian, project sites. Merian is a remote site located in a warm, humid tropical rainforest environment
The Merian mine is located in North-eastern Suriname, approx. 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.
The individual is required to work 6 weeks at the site, 3 weeks off fly-in fly-out arrangement. The incumbent is expected to spend most of her/his time in the field.
Position may be required to travel to the Denver corporate office and assist other Americas sites.
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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