Company: Newmont
Location: Merian Gold Mine, Sipaliwini, Suriname
Workplace type: Onsite
Work schedule: 14 days on, 7 days off, 10-hour shifts
Requisition ID: 45062

About Newmont

Newmont produces the metals the world needs, safely, responsibly and with care for people, communities and the environment. With a history of more than 100 years, the company continues to shape the future of mining through innovation and strong operational performance.

About Merian

Merian is an open-pit gold mine about 66 kilometres south of Moengo in the tropical rainforest of north-eastern Suriname. Construction began in 2014 and commercial production started in 2016. The operation has five open pits and processes ore using a conventional mill and a Carbon-in-Leach circuit. Newmont owns 75% of Merian, and Suriname’s state-owned oil company holds the remaining 25%. Merian runs on a rotational schedule with a diverse workforce of Surinamese and international professionals in a modern camp environment.

The Role

The Graduate Trainee position is a structured two-year rotational development programme. You will support safe operational activities and technical and improvement projects while building the knowledge, skills and professional capabilities needed in your discipline.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete planned rotations within your technical discipline to gain broad operational experience
• Support operational, technical, engineering, business improvement and project initiatives
• Collect, analyse, interpret and communicate technical and operational data
• Take part in field activities to build practical knowledge of operational processes
• Identify opportunities to improve safety, productivity, reliability, quality and cost performance
• Prepare reports, presentations, recommendations and project updates
• Learn Newmont’s safety culture, values, systems and business processes through coaching, development and mentorship
• Build working relationships across operational and support functions

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mining Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geosciences or a related field
• Between 0 and 2 years of professional experience in a technical, engineering or operational role relevant to your field of study
• Foundational understanding of health and safety principles, including hazard identification and risk management
• Foundational understanding of business improvement principles and practices

Technical skills

• Ability to apply engineering principles from your field of study to practical operational tasks under supervision
• Ability to collect, analyse and interpret technical and operational data to support problem solving and decision making
• Proficiency with discipline-relevant software, data analysis tools and Microsoft Office
• Ability to prepare technical reports and present findings clearly to colleagues and supervisors
• Working knowledge of standard operating procedures, safety rules and risk controls in field environments
• Foundational skills in project and contract management

What Newmont Offers

Newmont offers a competitive total rewards package designed to support your financial well-being and health, and that of your family. The company is committed to a safe, inclusive and supportive workplace.

Important Notice

Newmont does not ask candidates to pay money or share sensitive personal data outside its secure application process. If this happens, report it to the Business Integrity team at it.sec@newmont.com.

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