Specialist, Electrical

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 1921 and has been publicly traded since 1925.

Your impact  

Reporting to the Director Electrical Engineering, the Specialist Electrical Engineering role provides subject matter expertise to support safe, reliable and efficient electrical engineering operations across Newmont’s mining sites. This role contributes to the performance, compliance and continuous improvement of Critical Electrical Assets and infrastructure through strong technical guidance, risk management and stakeholder collaboration.

As part of our team you will

• Provide technical advice on the maintenance and operation of electrical systems and infrastructure to ensure optimal reliability and performance
• Define and collaborate with sites on preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to minimise downtime associated with Asset Integrity risk and extend asset life
• Conduct regular site-based safety and integrity audits to ensure electrical activities adhere to Enterprise level Asset Integrity Management Standard and Implementation guides
• Monitor electrical performance metrics and analyse data to identify trends, variances and improvement opportunities
• Prepare and deliver detailed reports on electrical system reliability, efficiency and safety to senior stakeholders
• Identify, record, and track key business risks (level 4+ consequence), collaborating with sites to ensure they are adequately communicated, monitored, mitigated, and reported to leadership and regulators as required. Support and guide electrical engineering and Electrical maintenance teams by sharing technical expertise and best practices
• Collaborate with site based Asset Integrity and Business Partner stakeholders to ensure compliance with project specifications, safety standards and contractual obligations
• Developing an enterprise-wide electrical obsolescence management framework, including supporting activities, and rolling it out across various sites.
• Conducting life cycle cost assessment for Electrical assets and developing 5Y sustaining capital budgets.

Prerequisites for your success in the role

• Electrical engineering qualification and relevant professional designation
• Previous experience in Electrical specialist roles at a Global level.
• Strong experience supporting electrical systems within mining or heavy industrial operations
• Proven experience with Asset Integrity Management programs and data driven analysis to support business decisions and continuous improvement;
• Experience with computerised maintenance planning systems (SAP desirable)
• Practical knowledge of Asset Management operational and maintenance principles, including implementing best practices and process improvements;
• Practical and applied understanding of tracking, managing, and correcting operational performance and risk;
• Practical applied knowledge of safety, health and sustainability protocols and procedures; Demonstrated knowledge of electrical safety, regulatory compliance and risk management
• Experience in Electrical maintenance, Work management processes performance monitoring and continuous improvement
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability with the ability to interpret operational data
• Effective communication skills with the ability to build relationships across operational and technical teams
• Competent Microsoft Office skills with the ability to learn SAP work management and safety systems
• Spanish language skills highly desirable
• Valid driver’s licence

Your work environment 

This permanent position will be offered on a flexible work arrangement based out of Newmont’s Perth office in Subiaco, Western Australia. Applicants living in another Australian capital city location or residing near any Newmont Global Hubs will be considered if the ideal candidate.

The position will require flexibility to travel to Newmont office and/or mine site locations on a regular as required basis, including international travel.

At Newmont, people create the value in the metals we mine responsibly 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.

Join us and unearth your potential in a global company that is at the forefront of shaping the future of the mining industry. 

Full and unrestricted eligibility for employment in Australia will be essential.