Engineering Project Lead - Instrumentation

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Newmont is seeking an experienced Engineering Project Lead; to oversee project execution & maintenance deliverables relating to geotechnical instrumentation networks, for the Cadia Integrated Tailings Project – a significant portfolio program of civil works execution; to safely deliver a major upgrade of the Tailings Dam for Australia’s largest gold mine at Cadia. 

This long-term contract position will be offered as a 12/9 roster, with FIFO / DIDO arrangements available.

Operations near and far  

Cadia Valley Operations is located in Central Western New South Wales, approximately 25 kms outside the vibrant regional township of Orange and a convenient three hours from the capital city of Sydney. Residential employees reside in varied accommodation options in and around the district of Orange with the surrounding area’s occupied by wineries, stone fruit orchards, farming and national parks.

Employees have access to the area’s wide range of amenities, including a prominent health sector with a modern well-equipped regional hospital, excellent educational facilities, shopping, large selection of sport and recreation options, transport and other services such as childcare.

Who we’re looking for  

As Engineering Project Lead, you will be responsible for assisting the Project Manager in overseeing and coordinating all aspects of end-to-end geotechnical instrumentation circuitry (including power supply and communication networks): positional / incline / vibration monitoring instruments, radar, InSAR and weather stations.

You will lead a team of skilled instrumentation engineers and consultants, while working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful execution of the project. The Engineering Project Lead plays a pivotal role in project planning, resource management, risk assessment, and timely delivery of high-quality engineering solutions. This position requires a strong background in project management, excellent leadership skills, and a commitment to driving innovation and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Project Planning and Execution: Assist planning, organization, and execution of engineering projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives, timelines, and budget constraints.
• Provide effective leadership to the engineering team, including task delegation, guidance, motivation, and performance evaluation.
• Allocate resources effectively to meet project requirements and ensure optimal utilization of the engineering team's capabilities.
• Foster collaboration with cross-functional teams, including key stakeholders, design, quality assurance, and operations, to ensure seamless project integration.
• Apply technical expertise and industry best practices to guide engineering decisions, troubleshoot issues, and make informed recommendations.
• Identify potential risks during project development and implement mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation, including project plans, progress reports, and change requests.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the engineering team, optimizing processes, and adopting new technologies and methodologies.
• Stakeholder Communication: Regularly communicate project status, updates, and potential roadblocks to stakeholders and management

We are essentially seeking an engineering project professional with strong Systems Engineering / Data Engineering capabilities; to support optimised instrumentation circuit design and identify critical failure points. While previous exposure to geotechnical instrumentation would be highly advantageous, this is not essential as you will be heavily supported by geotechnical SMEs.

Ideally you will have gained similar experience supporting project execution, optimisation and maintenance of complex instrumentation systems, within complex operating environments: eg: mining, oil& gas, power generation, transportation networks, processing plants.

 You will also possess the following: 

• Relevant Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation / Geotechnical / Systems Engineering, Data Science, or related fields; proficient in data capture, modelling and analytics techniques
• Strong project management skills, with a proven ability to develop and manage project schedules and budgets; specifically in delivering of optimised, complex instrumentation circuits
• Strong data analysis, manipulation, and interpretation skills.
• Understanding of geotechnical concepts, soil mechanics, and rock mechanics; adept at translating geotechnical data into engineering solutions – advantageous, not essential
• Demonstrated proficiency using project management and scheduling tools; Aconex, CHESS and SAP. Proven commercial acumen including planning and reporting on progress, cost and risk.
• Proven project management capability encompassing data analysis and engineering components; skilled in team coordination, budgeting, and timeline management.
• Effective leadership to guide interdisciplinary teams of engineers, data analysts, and technicians.

Our Commitment to You 

Newmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Underpinned by our values of Safety, Sustainability, Integrity, Responsibility and Inclusion, our commitment is to respect the rights of every individual to work to their highest potential, free of discrimination, as well as the cultures, religions, and governing codes applicable to each country in which we operate.  

If you share our values and feel that you could make a meaningful difference in this role, submit your application through our website before the advertised closing date. 

At this stage, we are not accepting any external agency CVs for the opportunity. 

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