Engineer, Projects Controls @ Newmont

Workplace Type: Onsite

Newmont produces metals the world needs - safely, responsibly and with care for people, communities and the environment. With a 100+ year history, we continue to shape the future of mining through innovation and strong operational performance. By joining our inclusive, world-class team, you can help shape the future of mining and make a meaningful difference.

Ahafo South is Ghana’s largest gold mine and Newmont’s flagship operation in Africa. Commercial production began in 2006, and the site has produced more than 10 million ounces of gold. Located in Ghana’s Ahafo Region, Ahafo South operates both open-pit and underground mines and continues to grow, with new projects planned to extend production well beyond 2050. The mine plays an important role in the region as a major employer and a long-standing partner to its host communities. With a large and diverse workforce, many of whom come from neighbouring communities, Ahafo South has built a strong Always Safe culture supported by continuous learning, development and operational excellence.

Joining Ahafo South offers the opportunity to build a rewarding long-term career at the forefront of Ghana’s mining industry while contributing to an operation that creates lasting value for host communities and showcases Newmont’s commitment to responsible mining on a global stage.

Your Impact

• Assist in developing and maintaining engineering project control systems and processes, ensuring accurate tracking, reporting, and management of project performance to support project success and decision-making.

As Part Of Our Team You Will:

• Support in preparing and maintaining engineer project schedules, ensuring all tasks, milestones, and deliverables are accurately tracked and updated.
• Assess project costs and expenditures, ensuring they align with approved budgets and identifying any variances.
• Assist the preparation and assessment of cost reports, forecasts, and financial summaries for project teams and partners.
• Execute regular cost variance assessments to identify discrepancies between planned and actual project costs, suggesting corrective actions as needed.
• Liaise with project leaders and teams to collect accurate and timely cost and schedule data for reporting purposes.
• Support in the preparation and execution of project control procedures and methodologies to enhance cost and schedule handling.
• Apply project management software and tools to assist project tracking and reporting activities.
• Execute risk assessments to identify potential cost and schedule overruns and implement mitigation strategies.
• Deliver technical support and troubleshooting for project control systems and tools.
• Responsible for assessing relevant risks, applying mitigation measures, and continuously evaluating for risks.

Your Training, Skills & Experience Checklist

Formal Qualification (including Professional Registrations)

• B.S. degree in Engineering or Accounting or Project Management or equivalent.

Experience

• Minimum of 2 to 5 years of relevant engineering experience, preferably in underground development, infrastructure, mine services or contractor-delivered projects.

Additional Knowledge

• Project management training.
• An understanding of construction techniques, methods, productivity, and costs.

Technical Skills

• Proficient in engineering and construction management principles.

Problem Solving Ability

• Completes concrete procedural tasks.
• Follows procedural steps to complete work.
• Uses practical judgment to overcome problems, or requests assistance.
• Sees alternatives based on trial & error.
• Improves working methods using day-to-day experiences, procedures, observations of pattern of events, and trial and error.

Self-awareness

• Understands own behaviours and is aware of the impact on others.
• Adapts their own behaviour where necessary in order to get a productive outcome for the wider team.

Team process

• Able to be an effective team member by listening, clarifying tasks, receiving and providing feedback.
• Able to be an effective team leader (where applicable) by establishing and maintaining a positive and productive work environment through listening, dealing with different points of view, giving and receiving feedback.

Collaboration

• Builds positive working relationships with a diverse range of people across disciplines.

Your Work Environment

The location for this position is at our Ahafo South mine site.

At Newmont, our people are our strength and we’re committed to a safe, inclusive and supportive workplace. If you’re passionate about doing work that matters, join Newmont and help shape the future of mining.

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