Workplace Type: Hybrid
Posting End Date: 8 December 2025
Newmont is the world’s leading gold company and a producer of copper, silver, zinc and lead. The Company’s world-class portfolio of assets, prospects and talent is anchored in favorable mining jurisdictions in Africa, Australia, Latin America & Caribbean, North America, and Papua New Guinea. Newmont is the only gold producer listed in the S&P 500 Index and is widely recognized for its principled environmental, social and governance practices. The Company is an industry leader in value creation, supported by robust safety standards, superior execution and technical proficiency. Newmont was founded in 1921 and has been publicly traded since 1925.
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 Corporate Headquarters are located in Denver, Colorado with roles in Engineering, IT, Finance, Accounting, Human Resources and much more.
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
As a Specialist, HSE Risk & Assurance, you will strengthen Newmont’s commitment to health, safety, security, and environmental excellence across our global operations. You will lead key risk and assurance activities that protect our people and assets, improve how we manage operational risks, and drive continuous improvement across the organization.
As part of our team you will
Lead risk-based assurance activities, including Level of Defense 2 (LOD2) programs, to enhance operational risk management across global sites.
Oversee governance processes that support the development and maintenance of Newmont’s operational risk standards.
Support implementation of control frameworks and verification programs to ensure effectiveness of risk controls.
Monitor and validate site-level risk reporting to ensure accuracy, alignment, and strong governance.
Oversee incident management protocols and conduct post-incident governance reviews that promote organizational learning.
Partner with Internal Audit and Risk & Governance teams to align assurance programs with enterprise priorities.
Benchmark performance and advance continuous improvement using industry best practices.
Prerequisites for your success in this role
Advanced proficiency in assurance, risk management, and analytical problem-solving.
Bachelor’s degree in safety or sustainability, engineering, business, geoscience, finance, or related field (preferred).
Strong knowledge of audit methodologies, incident investigation techniques, and experience with HSE management systems.
Familiarity with regulatory and compliance frameworks across diverse operational environments.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence at multiple levels.
Your work environment
You will be part of Newmont’s global HSSE function, working closely with enterprise, business unit, and site-level teams. This role combines independent work with extensive cross-functional collaboration to ensure consistent application of risk and governance processes across the organization.
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!
The salary range offered for this role is USD $110,160- 144,585. The salary range is tied to the Colorado market for jobs performed in Colorado. The salary offer to the successful candidate will be based on job-related education, training, and/or experience. The salary offer will not be based on a candidate’s salary history at other jobs, and by law, Newmont will not seek information about salary history, and candidates should not share such information with Newmont.
This role will be eligible for participation in a discretionary annual bonus program, pursuant to which an employee may be awarded a percentage of their salary based on the company’s performance and their own individual performance.
Newmont offers a competitive and inclusive benefits package to support physical, mental, financial and emotional wellbeing. This role will be eligible for the following benefits: Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; health savings accounts; life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance; short and long-term disability; defined benefit pension; 401(k) program with company match; financial planning; employee assistance program (EAP); wellbeing reimbursement program; adoption assistance; tuition reimbursement; paid holidays and paid time off; paid family leave; matching gifts; and discounts on home, auto and pet insurance. All bonuses and benefits are subject to the applicable eligibility and program/plan terms and may be modified or terminated at Newmont’s sole discretion.
When submitting your resume or CV or any other application materials (including school transcripts, proof of graduation, etc.) to Newmont, it's important to focus on your relevant skills, experience, and qualifications to show how well you fit the role. Pursuant to Colorado law, you may choose to remove or redact any age-identifying information (for example, age, date of birth, dates of school attendance, dates of school graduation, etc.). You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. Newmont is an equal employment opportunity employer, and does not make hiring decisions based on age or any other protected characteristics (e.g., gender, sexual orientation, disability, race, national origin, religion).
Please note that if you are offered a position, the company may need to verify your date of birth for preemployment screening purposes including background check and prohibited party screening. But age-related information is not required for the application process.
