Projects Engineer

About the role

Newmont is hiring an Engineer, Projects for its Ahafo South mine in Ghana, which is the company's flagship operation in Africa and operates both open-pit and underground mines. The engineer manages site projects so they finish on time and meet safety and quality standards, working under the guidance of senior engineers.

Key responsibilities

• Support the development of project designs and plans, prepare technical drawings and documentation, and collate data and requirements from departments to help planning and design.
• Carry out regular site inspections to confirm work follows project specifications and safety standards, then report findings to senior engineers.
• Support day-to-day project activities, monitor progress and report issues or delays to the project manager.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for on-site issues with the engineering team, and implement health, safety and environmental regulations.
• Assist in safety assessments and in developing mitigation strategies as directed by senior staff.
• Maintain tools and equipment needed for project activities.

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, including professional registration.
• At least three years of relevant engineering experience, preferably in underground development, infrastructure, mine services or contractor-delivered projects.
• Knowledge of underground mine development and infrastructure, including mine services such as dewatering, water reticulation, ventilation, electrical distribution, communications, controls and compressed air.
• Understanding of engineering design and construction documentation, construction quality management (ITPs, hold/witness points, inspections, testing, non-conformances), project and construction controls, and engineering risk, constructability, operability and commissioning.
• Working knowledge of applicable engineering standards, statutory requirements and mine safety requirements for underground infrastructure.

Required skills

• Project planning, design support, field inspections, task coordination, technical troubleshooting and safety compliance.
• Practical use of project management and engineering tools; ability to assess field problems, propose practical options within delegated authority and escalate specialist matters.
• Strong written and verbal communication, collaboration across disciplines, accurate record keeping and willingness to stop unsafe work.

The position is based at the Ahafo South mine site. Newmont states it does not ask candidates to pay money or share sensitive personal data outside its secure application process.