Civil Engineer

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.

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.

Your Impact

To support the business by performing the necessary planning, engineering, construction and project management duties required to deliver civil construction projects from their scoping stage through their execution, start up and turnover stages.

As Part of Our Team You Will

Construction Engineering & Design Support

• Prepare detailed engineering reports, technical specifications and scope of works for project tenders and contracts execution.
• Supervise construction activities on site to ensure compliance with design specifications, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform Infrastructure design works (including basic typical details of concrete, steel and timber) and ensure all Infrastructure deliverables meet project specifications and standards.
• Conduct basic take off of Infrastructure designs to support BOQs.
• Be willing to understudy the structural engineer to produce basic structural details to specifications and standard.

Project Planning and Reporting

• Handle the planning, design interpretation, and execution of civil engineering projects (buildings, roads, Earthworks, drainage systems etc.) related to surface mining operations, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to required standards.
• Assist the Project Controls team by providing accurate progress inputs and precise site quantity reports to support the preparation of claims certificates.
• Support the preparation of claims documentation by supplying validated data and assisting in the review of supporting evidence.
• Maintain detailed records of daily progress, ensuring alignment with project schedules and contractual requirements.
• Contribute to the monitoring of project performance by highlighting discrepancies between planned and actual progress.

Construction Management and Support

• Develop cost estimates and perform economic evaluations to support project business cases including preparation of AFEs.
• Provide field engineering and construction management support by Inspecting project site and evaluate contractor work to detect design malfunctions and ensure conformance to design specifications.
• Develop proposal documentation for engineering and construction bidding purposes.
• Collaborate closely with other departments, such as Social Performance, Supply Chain, Environment, Mining operations, and maintenance, to ensure integrated project planning and execution. Liaise with external partners, including contractors, suppliers, and regulatory agencies, to facilitate project approvals and smooth execution, Monitor for identifying relevant risks, implementing mitigation measures, and continuously monitoring for risks.

Your Training, Skills & Experience Checklist

Formal Qualification (including Professional Registrations):

• B.Sc. Degree in Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or related field.
• Must be a member of a recognized Engineering or Construction Professional body.

Additional Knowledge

• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Microsoft office suite Software and or any other Construction Management software.
• Knowledge of Construction Management Standards and Technical specifications.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 to 10 years’ experience with continuous construction supervision works.
• Must have experience in working on real estate housing/resettlement housing project in mining industry.
• Must have experience in working on foundation, concrete, steel and portal framing construction in the mining industry.
• Project engineering and construction experience.
• Must have handled multiple construction works at the same time.

Technical Skills

• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced computer literacy skills - MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook), and SAP.
• Advanced information monitoring and management skills.

Social Process Skills

• Self-awareness: Understands own behaviours behaviors and is aware of the impact on others, adapt their own behaviour behavior 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

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

Your Work Environment

This position is located at the 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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