Job Location: Ideally located in the Americas or Australia. Candidates near a Newmont site or regional office are strongly encouraged to apply.
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Posting End Date: 2025-02-11
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. North America operations are located in British Columbia, Ontario, and Quebec with roles in operations, projects, and exploration with regional support is provided from our office in Vancouver. Newmont Australian Operations are located in Western Australia, the Northern Territory, and New South Wales with roles in operations, projects, and exploration with regional support provided from our offices in Subiaco, and Melbourne.
Join us and unearth your potential in a global company that is at the forefront of shaping the future of the mining industry.
About This Role
Are you passionate about driving operational excellence and leveraging data to create meaningful insights? At Newmont, we're looking for a Specialist - Benchmarking to help us elevate our performance by benchmarking our operations against industry leaders. If you thrive in a dynamic environment where innovation meets data-driven decision-making, this role is perfect for you!
Reporting to the Director – Reporting, Constraints & Benchmarking, the Specialist – Benchmarking will be responsible for developing in-house operational performance benchmarking capabilities, tools and systems to support productivity and cost improvements across Newmont operations
This position is ideally located in the Americas or Australia. Candidates near a Newmont site or regional office are strongly encouraged to apply. Given the global scope of responsibilities, this role requires flexible working hours. The selected candidate must be able to travel domestically and internationally to our operating sites or regional offices to collaborate with site and business leaders.
Capturing, reporting, and monitoring critical operational performance metrics.Providing insights into variances and identifying potential opportunities for improvement.Conducting internal and external benchmarking of costs and operational performance while analyzing industry trends.Building and maintaining networks of benchmarking expertise, both within and outside the organization.Developing and delivering training programs to enhance understanding and effectiveness of benchmarking practices.Designing metrics to measure the impact and success of benchmarking initiatives.Facilitating knowledge sharing by fostering relationships with internal and external benchmarking experts.Actively participate in the Full Potential Community of Practice and other opportunities to drive collaboration and business improvement.What We’re Looking For
Education: Relevant qualifications in Mining Engineering, Finance, and/or Project Management, paired with substantial experience in the mining or related industries. A Bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics, Data Science, Information Systems, Mining Engineering, or a related field is preferred but not required.Advanced certifications in benchmarking, business performance improvement, or data analytics tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) would be an advantageRegistration as a practicing professional engineer would be viewed favorablyExperience: Proven experience in benchmarking within the mining, heavy industry, or similar sectors.Demonstrated ability to develop performance metrics and deliver actionable insights from operational data.Experience in delivering training and collaborating with diverse stakeholders in technical environments.Skills: Technical proficiency of data visualization tools like Tableau and Power BI, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).Ability to develop systems and training that captures and reinforces the value of benchmarking. Interpersonal Skills to influence or negotiate with others to achieve productive outcome. Exceptional collaboration, team management, and communication skills.Ability to indirectly influence diverse audiences of key operational and business leaders using data and insights.Knowledge: Strong understanding of benchmarking practices and methodologies.In-depth knowledge of the mining value chain and operational dynamics.Expertise in designing systems and processes for effective benchmarking.Why Join Newmont?
At Newmont, you’ll be able to make a real impact and be part of a global leader in the mining industry. This is your chance to join Newmont as a Specialist Benchmarking, where your skills in data analysis, operational metrics, and benchmarking will help drive meaningful improvements across our sites. With opportunities to grow, innovate, and contribute to transformative projects, this role offers the perfect blend of challenge, collaboration, and professional development.
If you’re passionate about leveraging data to unlock potential and thrive in a forward-thinking environment, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.
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 $110,100 - $130,000. 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.