Senior Capital Projects Engineer

1 week ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Newcrest Mining Full time

Careers / Open Positions

Senior Capital Projects Engineer

Welcome to Newmont

Newmont has recently acquired Newcrest Mining establishing the world's leading gold mining company.

With operations globally, our workforce mirrors the diversity of the areas where we work. We strive to foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels secure, appreciated, and encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work. We bring out the best in each other, encouraging performance and sharing a belief that our work makes a difference.

Our Brucejack site is currently looking for a Senior Capital Projects Engineer with a competitive base salary range dependent on experience, skills, and qualifications, along with an additional 15% short-term incentive. The base salary offered will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience, skills, and competencies while considering internal equity.

The role is to support the Mine Operations and Technical Services group with key projects. The focus will be on projects from the approved capital budget list and other projects essential for ongoing mine development. The successful candidate will oversee and assign tasks to intermediate and junior engineers. Responsibilities include creating project timelines, budgets, engineering solutions, and overseeing contractors during project implementation.

Key duties to be performed prioritizing safety:

  • Maintain project continuity within Brucejack mine
  • Initiate, update, and manage capital projects due in the budget year
  • Oversee dewatering projects and evaluate cost trade-offs
  • Establish and update mine infrastructure standards
  • Conduct financial trade-off and KPI benchmark studies
  • Support operation-related projects such as Battery Electric Vehicles, Central dewatering sump, and Ore sorter trial
  • Manage interfaces between multidisciplinary projects within Brucejack mine
  • Oversee projects based on regulatory documentation and code
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives

What we provide:

We are dedicated to ensuring the well-being and safety of our team members. For this purpose, we offer comfortable on-site accommodations with private washrooms and well-prepared meals. Team members can enjoy various recreational activities and facilities like a gym, TV, Wi-Fi, and more. Additionally, we provide a range of benefits including travel allowance, competitive salary, benefits, retirement savings plan, and continuous training and development opportunities.

Your safety and well-being are paramount to us, and we maintain a drug and alcohol-free work environment through mandatory testing.

About You:

Requirements for the position:

  • BSc. Degree in Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering, or equivalent
  • Minimum of five years experience in a capital projects role within mining or a related industry
  • Experience in underground mines
  • Registration as a P. Eng. or P. Geo with EGBC
  • Advanced computer skills
  • Interpersonal skills and team player
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to engage with management and tackle complex problems
  • Knowledge of mining & safety legislation and regulations

Additional Details

  • Work on a rotation shift at the remote Brucejack Site
  • Pass a pre-employment medical screening
  • Ability to lift/move up to 50lbs
  • Maintain performance over 12-hour shifts
  • Work in extreme weather conditions
  • Work closely with the team

Our Promise to You

Newmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer guided by our values of Safety, Sustainability, Integrity, Responsibility, and Inclusion. Our commitment is to uphold the rights of individuals to work without discrimination and respect the diverse cultures, religions, and regulations of each country where we operate.

If you resonate with our values and believe you can contribute significantly in this role, submit your application through our website before the closing date.



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