Workplace Type: Onsite 

 

About Newmont 

At Newmont, we’re not just a world-leading gold and metals producer – we’re a team united by our commitment to shaping a more inclusive, sustainable, and responsible mining industry. Joining us means becoming part of a global, diverse workforce where everyone is valued, empowered, and encouraged to grow. Our people are the heart of our success, bringing exceptional skill, integrity, and dedication to everything we do as an organization and we’re dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.

 

About Cadia

Our Cadia Valley Operation in New South Wales is situated about 25 kilometers from Orange and 250 kilometers west of Sydney. Cadia produces gold doré bars from a gravity circuit and gold-rich copper concentrates from a flotation circuit. The operation includes the Cadia East Mine which is globally renowned for its use of block caving, a large-scale underground mining method. 

We acknowledge the Wiradjuri people, traditional custodians of the land surrounding Cadia, and proudly run an Indigenous Buddy Program to enrich the workplace experience our Indigenous employees. As a residential (drive-in / drive-out) mine, Cadia values community deeply, offering both financial and in-kind support to organizations across Blayney, Cabonne, and Orange townships. The Orange region is often referred to as the gateway to Country New South Wales with acclaimed wineries, fine dining, annual festivals and charming heritage villages making for an unparalleled work-life balance.

 

 

Who we’re looking for  

 

Reporting to the manager – Asset Management, the Superintendent – Fixed Plant Shutdowns will be responsible for leading the onsite Fixed Plant Shutdown team to ensure safe execution of maintenance shutdown activities for the Cadia site plant assets (Processing and Underground).

Additionally, the Superintendent will identify improvements with regards to execution strategies and cost efficiencies within the shutdown framework.

 In this newly created position, you will be a motivated self-starter and have the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders.

 

Key responsibilities include:

Demonstrate an overriding commitment to health, safety, environmental responsibility, and sustainable development.Lead Fixed Plant Shutdown teams and promote operating discipline related to the SAP work management processes, and Shutdown Management processes.Ensure maintenance teams understand the value of SAP work management and Shut processes and related metrics.Facilitate performance reviews, identify gaps, and engage the relevant stakeholders, including contractor partners, to ensure corrective actions are taken.Participate in the weekly shutdown planning and scheduling process meetings to ensure alignment and commitment of resources and plant to the work schedule.Ensure execution of maintenance activities in line with the shutdown schedules and minimise any unscheduled work requirements.Develop, communicate, and execute the Fixed Plant Shutdown work plan and allocate resources to ensure delivery.Play an integral role in developing budgets and forecasts for Fixed Plant Maintenance area and assist with the creation of overall department budget by reviewing the existing Work Plans and standalone Task Lists.Regularly monitor area expenditure/trends and put remedial controls in place to meet or decrease budget requirements. Contribute to the development and input into the Department’s succession plans.Lead, coach and mentor employees to deliver on plan and build a high performing team.

 

The ideal candidate will be a resilient people leader and have a strong focus on safety leadership with the agility to be able to manage a fixed and transient workforce.  

  

You will also possess the following: 

Qualification in relevant discipline (Trade or Degree)Significant operational fixed plant experience  Understanding of manual and computerised maintenance planning systemsDemonstrate an understanding of shutdown planning principles and best practicesDemonstrated experience with contractor management Strong understanding of long-term & strategy planning

 

 

Please note: This is a 5/2 or 5/2-4/3 residential role in Orange NSW. Due to the nature of the role it will be a requirement, to have flexibility in line with shutdown cycles & durations.

At Newmont, our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures that everyone can work to their full potential, free from discrimination, while respecting the cultures, religions, and governance of the regions in which we operate. Guided by our values of Safety, Integrity, Sustainability, Responsibility, and Inclusion, we believe in the strength of our people and the positive impact we can create together. 

Newmont employees are rewarded with a competitive salary, flexible packaging options, and programs that recognize those who go above and beyond. We know no candidate meets every qualification listed, so if you share our values and feel you can make a meaningful contribution, we encourage you to apply – we’d love to hear from you!