Manager, Closure Technical Services Yanacocha
Job Description
Workplace Type: Onsite
Newmont Peru SRL was founded in 1983 as an exploration mining company whose main objective is obtain new gold reserves. Headquartered in Lima, Peru this is the home base for Regional Operations. Our work culture embraces diversity, engages employees, fosters innovation, rewards high performance and develops great leaders.
We offer an unparalleled blend of opportunities and career satisfaction with all the benefits you would expect from a global company. This combined with our growth opportunities, makes Newmont great company to work.
- People: Our goal is to maximize the competitive advantage we realize through our people.
- Health & Safety : Our goal is to achieve zero harm.
- Operational Excellence: Our goal is to create a culture of continuous improvement.
- Growth: Our goal is to deliver profitable production gains.
- Sustainability and External Relations: Our goal is to gain access to land, resources, approvals and capital
As part of our team you will
Establish and coordinate technical expertise teams and work required to achieve the site objectives and ongoing sustainability of the site activities.
Your Impact
In this role, the individual will:
- Lead the operation in safety. Clearly demonstrate and execute safety leadership that prioritizes employee safety and creates a culture of safety within the operation.
- Leads a diverse range of key technical functions that support the operations in areas including but not limited to, geosciences, mine planning, tailings, and survey. Understand the objectives of mining and processing, and the required technical work required by these areas to deliver in a sustainable way.
- Co-ordinates technical service programs of work that enhance the life of the asset, and the quality and delivery of production. Technical activities and programs will be both short term, routine technical work, as well as well as medium term. Problem solving or enhancement pieces of work, all intended to focus on technical excellence in support of the operations.
- Generate and deliver detailed reports on technical performance, covering progress, safety incidents, and efficiency metrics.
- Drive adherence to company policies and industry standards in all technical services-related activities. Governance function for the site to hold execution teams accountable for delivering to plan or design. Need to ensure all regulatory requirements are met in all technical services delivered.
- Interface with Mining and Processing to understand key support and service requirements, as well as to drive key technical initiatives. Interface with the Business Unit and the Enterprise technical organization to integrate and deliver technical work and expertise. and initiatives on site.
- Engage with Sustaining Capital Projects to inform capital plans and budgeting
- Identify key performance indicators for technical services and analyze data to uncover trends, variances, and areas for improvement. Conduct risk assessments, develop management systems to manage identified risks, and verify that the associated actions are being completed.
- Lead a team of operators, technicians, and supervisors in the technical areas. Articulate, role model, and drive a culture of health and safety across all areas of Operations. Act as a leader, coach, and mentor in all areas of technical expertise, safety, people leadership, and expected behaviors. Build current and future capability through training, talent management, and development pathways.
- Form part of the site leadership team, actively contributing to overall site leadership, culture, and site delivery, with focus and responsibility for the technical portfolio, service delivery, safety, and teams.
Prerequisites for your success in this role
A bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Geology, Geotechnical or a related Mining discipline. Advanced degrees (e.g., Master’s or PhD) may be preferred.
Advanced English (spoken and written) and Spanish are a must.
Several years of experience in operational leadership roles, with a progression through roles of increasing responsibility.
\Advanced ability to interact, influence, and resolve conflict with various stakeholders, including employees, contractors, regulators, and the community.
Advanced understanding of Geological, Geotechnical, and Planning. Advanced strategic thinking with the ability to align technical services with the strategic vision and objectives of the site. Advanced knowledge of key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics in Geological, Geotechnical and Planning areas.
Advanced skills in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with Technical Services.
Competent understanding of the latest technologies and innovations across Geological, Geotechnical, and Planning areas. Advanced knowledge of health, safety, environment, and sustainability regulations and practices. Competent understanding of cost management and financial principles in mining.Advanced skills in planning.
Leadership & Competencies
- Proven leadership experience with the ability to manage, develop, and motivate teams.
- Experience leading cross-functional projects and collaborating with other areas.
- Experience managing contractors and outsourced service providers.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work effectively in remote industrial or mining environments.
Your work environment
The position will require travel to appropriate locations (Mostly Cajamarca/Site and Lima) to support the operation.
The position will require periodic living in the Yanacocha camp.
The person must be in good health and physical condition to work in the field in various climatic conditions and at altitudes of up to 4,000 meters above sea level.
The incumbent may be required to travel and assist other sites nationally and internationally.
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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