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Newmont data-careersite-propertyid="title" class="rtltextaligneligible">Senior Water Systems Engineer in United States
data-careersite-propertyid="title" class="rtltextaligneligible">Senior Water Systems Engineer
Date: Jun 26, 2024
Location:
Boddington, AU
Workplace Type: Onsite
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.
Boddington offers a unique opportunity to live in the South West, only 130 kms from the Perth CBD and approximately 100kms from the coast so there will be plenty of time to enjoy the lifestyle this area has to offer. One of the largest gold producers in Australia, you will join a diverse team and have the opportunity to advance your career with an innovative company dedicated to safety, environmental management, inclusion and diversity.
With good rosters and a unique opportunity to live locally and go home each day, we also provide DIDO with accommodation in our Village
Join us and unearth your potential in a global company that is at the forefront of shaping the future of the mining industry.
We are currently recruiting for an, Senior Site Water Engineer who will report directly into the Technical Services Manager, this role is being offered on a 5:2:4:3 roster.
This role is responsible for coordinating all site water management-related activities and will serve as the facilitator of the Site Water Committee, which facilitates information sharing across functions to improve water-related decision making. You will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of water-dedicated deliverables, including the collection and delivery of water data and provide planning direction on water impacting issues to other functions, such as water treatment planning, water conveyance planning, waste dump planning, geochemistry planning, and water collection.
A day in the life may include:
Implementing key Water Strategy initiatives from Regional Water Planner and Technical Services Water function
Risk identification and management
Management of water treatment planning/ performance management and implementing site water management plans
Regulatory licensing / compliance and reporting
Lead the cross functional Site Water Committee and uphold the site water governance framework
Identify water related risks and evaluate environmental impact events
Develop initiatives to improve water management outcomes
Make strategic and operational decisions regarding day-to-day water management
Lead and implement innovation projects; manage the project to budget and plan
About you:
You will have a proven track record in project execution and operation, have experience in the management of budgets, feel comfortable in influencing leadership teams and have an innovative and proactive mindset with strong presentation and communication skills.
Other skills and experience required:
Knowledge of gold mining and processing operations and associated environmental risks and management systems.
Ability to demonstrate technical competence through design and/or operations experience in at least one of the following work areas: Metallurgical processing, Tailings Storage Facilities, waste rock management, water dams, water balance, water treatment, mine dewatering.
Experience in water management-related issues within the metals & mining sector.
Experience with water modeling software ie experience with GoldSim, ModFlow, or PHREEQC is preferred.
Knowledge of water chemistry, water treatment and tailings management strategies.
Technical understanding and experience of hydrology and hydrogeology including water treatment, groundwater supply, pit dewatering and mine depressurization projects.
Applications will close 7th July , however applications may be shortlisted immediately
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 allows every person to thrive, participate, grow, and proudly play an active role in achieving our strategy.
Newmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, placing and promoting the best individual for each position without regard to personal characteristics such as gender, race, nationality, ethnicity, social and indigenous origin, religion or belief, disability, age, sexual orientation, etc.
We invite women and applicants with diverse backgrounds to apply, particularly First Nations persons of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island descent. Newmont acknowledges First Nations People and respects their enduring connection to Country from which their culture, spirituality, and identity flow
More About Newmont
Website: http://www.newmont.com
Lifecycle of a Mine: https://www.newmont.com/lifecycle-of-a-mine
Blog: https://www.newmont.com/blog-stories/
Annual sustainability report: https://www.newmont.com/sustainability/sustainability-reporting
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