Workplace Type: Hybrid 

Posting End Date: 14 March 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

The Director Environment, Permitting, and Compliance will develop and monitor implementation of permitting strategy, standards and guidance across the business. 
 

As part of our team you will Create and deliver standardized guidelines to support Newmont’s permitting approach for early studies, exploration, and operations,  ensuring alignment with environmental management requirements, programs, and targets.Track global environmental performance for permitting and non-compliances to minimize risk exposure and initiate improvement activities as appropriate.  Communicate status of performance to the business.Embed permitting requirements into LOA, EDS, SRD and, other business planning programs to ensure timelines and risks are identified and incorporated.Investigate and deliver updates to study, stage requirements to align with permitting strategy and approach.  This includes review and update of requirements as needed working closely with Value Assurance.Collaborate with the Enterprise Environmental SMEs and BU Environmental Performance Directors to diagnose and drive timely mitigation of material non-compliances. Work collaboratively with Corporate Governance team in the implementation of the legal compliance register and alignment of regulatory and voluntary commitments for environmental programs to ensure alignment with Newmont’s overall permitting approach.Deliver guidance working support BU Environmental Performance Directors in implementation of BU level permitting approach. Support development of stakeholder engagement mapping and engagement process to enable permitting..Collaborate with the legal, land, social and governance team to define approaches, roles and responsibilities and tracking for all operational permits and land management approaches.   This includes participating in working groups and other functions to integrate requirements into their processes.
 Prerequisites for success in this role Knowledge of legislation and standards in different regulatory settings, permitting, monitoring and management of performance for safety, environment, and social performance.Experience in developing major permits across multiple jurisdictions with proficiency in completing technical and legal compliance audits, reporting gaps and improvements.Advanced proficiency in incorporating regulatory and best-fit practices into environment and permitting policies, assessment standards, monitoring processes and reporting system.Proficiency in advising operational leadership and supporting on environmental permitting requirements, identifying gaps, and advising on solutions.Advanced proficiency in supporting operational leadership and technical and project teams to incorporate environmental matters and risks into their work.Competent commercial skills: budgets, forecasting, planning, analysis, reporting and communicating resultsUniversity degree in environmental science / engineering, law, or related field (chemistry, geology, metallurgy). International practices relevant to mining operations, exploration, environmental risk management, compliance and permitting.
 Your work environment The preferred location for this position is the corporate headquarters in Denver, CO but qualified candidates in proximity to our operations or regional offices are also encouraged to apply.Domestic and international travelProficiency in English necessary: Knowledge of Spanish, French, or Dutch a plusIf this position is hired in British Columbia the applicable pay range is CAD 180,000 to 252,000
 

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 $172,500 to 241,500. 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. This role also will be eligible for participation in a discretionary long-term incentive program, pursuant to which an employee may receive awards based on their level and 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.