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 solving complex problems, driving operational excellence, and leveraging cutting-edge methodologies? Join Newmont, the world’s leading gold company, as the Specialist - Constraints and play a critical role in optimizing our production processes across global sites.
Reporting to the Director – Reporting, Constraints & Benchmarking, the Specialist – Constraints will be responsible for applying a range of analytical tools and techniques to assess and report on productivity levels and diagnose bottlenecks to support the prioritization of Business Improvement efforts.
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.
Apply a range of analytical tools and techniques to assess productivity levels and diagnose bottlenecks leveraging the Theory of Constraints methodology.Monitor, report and provide insight to operational leadership on opportunities identified.Develop and facilitate workshops and training sessions to enhance capability related to constraint methodology.Assess industry trends and use of constraints and integrate innovative solutions into our processes.Monitor, report and provide insight to operational leadership on opportunities identified.Actively participate in the Full Potential Community of Practice and other opportunities to drive collaboration and business improvement.Prepare detailed reports on project progress, risks, and opportunities for executive review.What We’re Looking For
Education: Relevant qualifications in Mining, Engineering, Business Analytics, Operations Management paired with substantial experience in the mining or related industries.A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial, Systems, Mechanical, or Mining), Business Analytics, Operations Management, , or a related field is preferred but not required.Certifications in TOCICO (Theory of Constraints International Certification Organization), Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing would be an advantage.Registration as a practicing professional engineer would be viewed favorablyExperience: Hands-on experience with the Theory of Constraints methodology in a production or mining environment, with the ability to apply it practically and communicate insights clearly.Site operational experience is highly preferred.Proven track record of delivering effective training and workshops related to constraints and operational methodologies.Experience presenting technical insights and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.Skills: Technical Proficiency in Tableau, Power BI, MS Office applications like Excel, PowerPoint, and Word for detailed reporting and presentation.Ability to influence key operational and site leaders using facts and figures.Skilled in negotiating and collaborating with stakeholders to achieve productive outcomes.Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to simplify technical concepts for diverse audiences.Knowledge: Strong understanding of productivity analysis, operational constraints, and industry trends.Familiarity with best practices in constraint management and benchmarking.Why Join Newmont?
At Newmont, you’ll do more than work—you’ll make a meaningful impact. As a Specialist - Constraints, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence by identifying opportunities and removing bottlenecks across our global sites. At Newmont, we value growth and development, offering access to world-class learning programs and a supportive environment where your ideas and expertise are truly valued.
Join us and be part of a purpose-driven organization committed to safety, sustainability, and creating a better future for all. Together, we’ll shape the future of mining.
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.