Company description:
About Newmont
Newmont is the world's leading gold company and a producer of copper, silver, zinc, lead and molybdenum.
The company's world-class portfolio of assets, prospects and talent is anchored in favourable mining jurisdictions in Australia, Papua New Guinea, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean and North America.
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 **** and has been publicly traded since ****.
Job description:
Your impact
Reporting to the Director, Mechanical Engineering, in the position of
Specialist Mechanical Engineer
you will be a subject matter expert for the management of Asset Integrity standards and associated governance
specifically relating to all underground equipment with a focus on hoisting shafts and bulk materials handling
across Newmont's mine site operations to ensure optimization of standards of assets.
This will include analysing and assessing underground equipment integrity and maturity on critical assets, formulating condition reports and monitoring business partner performance to ensure alignment and support for Newmont's asset integrity initiatives.
As part of our team you will
Develop and optimize of standards, risk profiles,



critical controls and integrity assurance programs that include a governance framework to properly manage the risk and cost associated with the integrity of Newmont's mechanical assets and associated systems
Analyse comprehensive reviews and audits of the mechanical integrity of relevant equipment, adhering to standards and optimal performance
Evaluate the maturity of mechanical systems and processes and identify areas for enhancement and improvement
Formulate detailed reports based on integrity and maturity assessments and include actionable recommendations for improvements
Coordinate, execute and close out actions identified during audits and reviews and ensure improvements are executed effectively in collaboration with site-based teams
Monitor and assess the performance of partners involved in the maintenance and support of stationary mechanical systems and ensure compliance with quality and contractual standards
Support, guide and facilitate timely and effective close out of all action items from integrity and maturity assessments
Provide direct subject matter expert input and support to site led failure and incident investigations relating to mechanical systems and deliver technical guidance and solutions to address critical risks
Facilitate investigation into significant mechanical failures and incidents,



diagnose root causes and formulate corrective actions to prevent recurrence
Facilitate and streamline continuous improvement programs aimed at enhancing the reliability, efficiency and performance of underground mechanical equipment
Sustain collaborative relationships with site-based teams and key stakeholders to facilitate alignment and support for mechanical integrity initiatives.
Profile description:
Prerequisites for your success in the role
University degree qualification in Mechanical Engineering with post-graduate qualifications well regarded
Chartered Professional Engineer accredited by Engineers Australia and current member will be well regarded
A minimum of 5 years' experience in mechanical engineering specific to large scale hard rock mine operations essentially in underground equipment (material and personnel winder plants and associated mechanical equipment, underground ventilation systems, undergorund bulk materials handling equipment etc)
Experience in monitoring and improving mechanical engineering standards, risk management and compliance
Proficient skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and SAP well regarded.
We offer:
Your work setting
This permanent position will be offered on an FTE flexible work arrangement and open to applicants currently living in Perth or Brisbane with full and unrestricted eligibility to work in Australia.
Regular ad hoc travel to Newmont's mine site operations and office locations will be a requirement of the position.

📌 Specialist, Mechanical Engineering (Underground Mining Equipment) (Perth)
🏢 Newmont
📍 Perth