Advisor, Security Underground Mine
Job Description
Workplace Type: Onsite
Newmont is the world’s leading gold company and a producer of copper, silver, zinc and lead. The Company’s world-class portfolio of assets, prospects and talent is anchored in favorable mining jurisdictions in Africa, Australia, Latin America & Caribbean, North America, and Papua New Guinea. 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 1921 and has been publicly traded since 1925.
At Newmont, people create the value in the metals we mine and are ambassadors in the communities where they live and work. As a team, we foster an environment in support of our people vision, where everyone belongs, thrives and is valued. We have built a diverse and inclusive workplace where our people can bring their differences to support delivering results together.
Our Africa operations employ approximately 5,900 employees and contractors, with the majority working at the Ahafo Mine. We offer an unparalleled blend of opportunity and career satisfaction with all the benefits you would expect from a global company. This, combined with our growth opportunities, makes Newmont a great company to work.
Our Ahafo mines have made significant sustainable community development investments in our host communities. These include establishing Development Funds at our Ahafo operational areas with each mine contributing US$1 per ounce of gold sold and 1% of net pre-tax annual profit into its community development fund.
Join us and unearth your potential in a global company that is at the forefront of shaping the future of the mining industry.
Your Impact
- Provide strategic and operational security leadership for the underground project, ensuring effective protection of people, assets, infrastructure and production processes.
- This role will support the safe development and operation of underground mining activities through proactive risk management, integration of physical and technical security, and alignment with Newmont standards and the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights.
As Part of Our Team, You Will:
Underground Security Strategy & Planning
- Develop and implement a fit-for-purpose underground security plan aligned with project lifecycle (construction → development → production).
- Conduct threat and risk assessments specific to underground operations (restricted access points, ventilation shafts, explosives handling, confined spaces).
- Integrate security requirements into mine design, access points, and infrastructure layout.
Operational Security Management
- Ensure 24/7 protection of underground infrastructure including portals, declines and critical production areas.
- Oversee access control systems for personnel, contractors, and materials entering underground operations.
- Manage deployment of security personnel and response teams for underground and surface interface areas.
- Coordinate emergency response for underground security incidents ( intrusion, sabotage, illegal entry).
Physical & Technical Security Systems
- Design and implement integrated security systems (IESS) including:
- CCTV surveillance.
- Access control systems.
- Intrusion detection systems.
- Personnel and vehicle tracking.
- Ensure systems are aligned with site-wide security control center operations.
Risk, Compliance & Governance
- Ensure compliance with:
- Newmont security standards.
- Ghana Minerals Commission requirements.
- Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights
- Lead security audits, inspections, and assurance activities for underground operations.
- Develop and monitor security KPIs aligned with site and project objectives.
Incident Management & Intelligence
- Lead investigations of:
- Security breaches.
- Theft, sabotage, illegal mining attempts.
- Insider threats.
- Develop intelligence networks to proactively identify emerging threats (e.g., illegal mining, organized intrusion).
Stakeholder & Contractor Management
- Coordinate with:
- Underground operations team.
- Engineering and project teams.
- Security contractors and government security agencies (Police/Military).
- Ensure contractor security teams meet performance, training, and compliance standards.
Training & Capability Development
- Develop and deliver underground-specific security training programs.
- Build capability in:
- Emergency response.
- Confined space security.
- Critical asset protection.
Your Training, Skills & Experience Checklist:
Formal Qualification (including Professional Registrations):
- Bachelor’s Degree in Security Management, Risk Management, Criminology, or related field.
Professional Certification (Mandatory):
- PSP (Physical Security Professional).
- Security Management Certificate OR ISO Security Certification (e.g., ISO 28000 / ISO 18788).
Experience
- Minimum of 2–5 years’ working experience in security management.
- At least 5 years in mining or high-risk industrial environment (preferably underground operations).
- Proven experience in:
- Critical infrastructure protection.
- Security risk management.
- Security systems (CCTV, access control).
Skills and Abilities
- Strategic thinking and risk-based decision making.
- Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement.
- Incident command and crisis management.
- Technical understanding of integrated security systems.
- High integrity and alignment with safety and human rights principles.
Your Work Environment:
This position is located at the Ahafo South (SUG) mine site.
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. As part of our diversity efforts. females are encouraged to apply.
NOTE: Newmont does not ask for or require job applicants to pay money to apply or be considered for employment with the Company. In addition, Newmont does not ask potential job candidates to provide sensitive personal data without first submitting a job application through our secure, online portal, and only as requested for legitimate business purposes. If you are asked to provide money or sensitive personal data through any other means, do not respond and please report this immediately to [email protected].