Senior Metallurgist

Workplace Type: Onsite

About the role

Newmont is the world’s leading gold company and a producer of copper, silver, zinc, and lead. The Company’s world-class portfolio of assets, prospects, and talent is anchored in favorable mining jurisdictions in Africa, Australia, Latin America & Caribbean, North America, and Papua New Guinea. 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. At Newmont, people create the value in the metals we mine 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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute metallurgical laboratory test programs from scope to reporting
• Prepare test methods, analyze results, and deliver clear technical reports
• Operate, maintain, and optimize laboratory equipment and workflows
• Provide technical guidance and supervision for laboratory personnel and contractors
• Support pilot testing, plant trials, and research into new reagents or processing methods
• Collaborate with mining, processing, geology, and external laboratories to meet testing needs

Requirements

• Degree in Metallurgical or Chemical Engineering (postgraduate degree desirable)
• Strong understanding of metallurgical testwork, including sample prep, comminution, hydrometallurgy, and mineral processing
• Strong data processing skillset to analyze metallurgical data, develop metallurgical balances, and testwork design
• Ability to communicate technical results clearly through reports and presentations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• A safety-first mindset with knowledge of laboratory hazards and protocols

Qualifications

The salary range offered for this role is USD $98,300- 140,277 + 20% STIP. The salary range is tied to the Colorado market for jobs performed in Colorado. The salary offer to the successful candidate will be based on job-related education, training, and/or experience. The salary offer will not be based on a candidate’s salary history at other jobs, and by law, Newmont will not seek information about salary history, and candidates should not share such information with Newmont. This role will be eligible for participation in a discretionary annual bonus program, pursuant to which an employee may be awarded a percentage of their salary based on the company’s performance and their own individual performance. Newmont offers a competitive and inclusive benefits package to support physical, mental, financial, and emotional wellbeing. This role will be eligible for the following benefits: Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; health savings accounts; life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance; short and long-term disability; defined benefit pension; 401(k) program with company match; financial planning; employee assistance program (EAP); wellbeing reimbursement program; adoption assistance; tuition reimbursement; paid holidays and paid time off; paid family leave; matching gifts; and discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance. All bonuses and benefits are subject to the applicable eligibility and program/plan terms and may be modified or terminated at Newmont’s sole discretion.