Workplace Type: Onsite
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Newmont’s Merian operation in Suriname is an open pit gold mine approximately 66km south of the town Moengo and 30 km north of the Nassau Mountains near the French Guiana. Newmont owns a 75 percent interest in the limited partnership and Staatsolie Maatschappij Suriname N.V., Suriname’s state-owned oil company, owns the remaining 25 percent interest.
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What will you be responsible for?
Oversee process operations to achieve production targets and ensure safety and quality.
In this role you will
Your role will consist of
In this role, the individual will:
Apply safety procedures to minimize workplace hazardsAdhere to environmental regulations and standardsLead budget and resource allocation for port operationsExecute performance evaluations and training for team membersApply process improvements to enhance efficiencyResponsible for identifying relevant risks, applying mitigation measures, and continuously monitoring for risks
The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.
The primary skills discussed include process operations management, safety procedures, and compliance with environmental regulations. Considering the operational oversight aspect of the role, the accepted body of knowledge, such as formal education qualifications in Process or metallurgy engineering or related fields, should be taken into account to support these activities within your organization. Include required knowledge that has been gained through work practice with operational scheduling, budget management, and process optimization. Essential soft skills for leadership and support functions should be included. Ensure that proficiency in these knowledge areas, including risk management and staff training, is clearly described.
For this Superintendent Process Operations role, the applicant must demonstrate advanced proficiency in these areas. Practical application proficiency in operational scheduling, compliance with environmental regulations, and budget/resource management that best supports these activities within your organization. The role also necessitates familiarity with risk management and process improvement, including the ability to carry out specific activities using appropriate tools and processes to achieve defined business outcomes.
Working Conditions and Location
This position is located at Merian, the project site. Merian is a remote site located in a warm, humid tropical rainforest environment.
The Merian mine is located in Northeastern Suriname, approximately 98 kilometers southeast of the capital city of Paramaribo and 60 kilometers south of Moengo.
Accommodation is in a camp/village environment near the workplace
Suriname has a tropical climate with dry and two rainy seasons with anticipated tropical rainfall of 1.5m to 2.5m of rain per year.
This is a national position, with no expat benefits. The incumbent is expected to spend most of her/his time in the field. The position may require traveling to the Denver corporate office and assisting at other American sites.
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 fosters leaders and allows every person to thrive, contribute, and grow. We are committed to selecting and developing our employees, and to establishing a work environment where everyone can take an active part in reaching our strategic goals while feeling a sense of pride in working at Newmont.
Newmont seeks to recruit, hire, place and promote qualified applicants, meaning applicants who meet the minimum requirements of the position, without regard to personal characteristics such as gender, race, nationality, ethnic, social and indigenous origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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