Principal UG (Shaft, Hoist)

Newmont Australia; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Newmont Australia is seeking a Principal UG (Shaft, Hoist) to provide enterprise-wide technical leadership for underground shaft and hoist systems across our Australian operations. You will apply specialist engineering expertise to maintain integrity and optimize equipment and infrastructure.

You will develop standards, oversee inspection and maintenance strategies, and support long-term asset strategies and capital prioritisation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree minimum; master's preferred.
• Deep technical expertise in mine shaft and hoisting systems.
• Knowledge of underground mining infrastructure design and integrity.
• Experience with inspection, maintenance and integrity management for shaft/hoist assets.
• Familiarity with shaft/hoist regulations and engineering standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for underground shaft, hoist and related infrastructure across operations, projects and studies.
• Develop and maintain engineering standards and integrity requirements for shaft, hoist, winding and critical underground infrastructure.
• Define inspection, testing and maintenance strategies, including assessing defects and prioritising remediation actions.
• Support long-term asset strategies, replacement planning, refurbishment programmes and capital prioritisation for shaft, hoist and critical underground equipment and infrastructure.
• Conduct technical assurance activities to verify equipment and infrastructure integrity against regulatory and engineering requirements.
• Facilitate investigations into significant mechanical failures and incidents, diagnosing root causes and formulating corrective actions.

Skills

Shaft & hoisting systems

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Hybrid 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.

Workplace Type: Hybrid 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 Perth Hub is one of Newmont’s regional corporate offices for Asia Pacific, serving as the coordination centre for our Australian and Papua New Guinea operations. Located in the heart of Subiaco, the Perth Hub brings together professionals from many disciplines – from mine engineering and projects to finance, IT and human resources – to support sites like Boddington, Tanami, Lihir and Cadia. Working in Perth means being part of a diverse team united by a commitment to safety, partnership and continuous improvement. Our culture is collaborative, inclusive and people-focused, with opportunities to learn from colleagues across sites, disciplines and countries. We encourage flexible ways of working and support our people to build rewarding careers while helping create lasting value for our business and the communities where we operate.

Your Contribution

As a Principal UG (Shaft, Hoist), you'll provide enterprise-wide technical leadership for underground shaft and hoist systems, supporting operations, projects and studies across the business. You'll apply specialist engineering expertise to help maintain the integrity and effectiveness of critical underground equipment and infrastructure.

As Part of Our Team, You Will

• Provide technical leadership and specialist review for underground shaft, hoist and critical underground equipment and infrastructure across operations, projects and studies.
• Develop and maintain engineering standards, technical practices and integrity requirements for shaft, hoist, winding and critical underground infrastructure.
• Define and review inspection, testing, condition monitoring and maintenance strategies, including assessing defects and degradation and prioritising remediation actions.
• Support long-term asset strategies, replacement planning, refurbishment programmes and capital prioritisation for shaft, hoist and critical underground equipment and infrastructure.
• Conduct or oversee technical assurance activities to verify equipment and infrastructure integrity against relevant regulatory, statutory, operational and engineering requirements.
• Facilitate investigations into significant mechanical failures and incidents, diagnosing root causes and formulating corrective actions to prevent recurrence and provide direct subject matter expert input and support to site led failure and incident investigations related to mechanical systems, delivering technical guidance and solutions to address critical risks.

Prerequisites for Success in This Role

• A bachelor's degree as a minimum; a master's degree in an area of speciality is desired.
• Deep technical expertise in mine shaft and hoisting systems, including hoist plants, winding systems, ropes, conveyances, shaft furniture, guides, headframes and loading and unloading infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of underground mining infrastructure design and integrity, including shaft-related mechanical and structural systems, civil and geotechnical interfaces, operational constraints and critical failure modes.
• Expertise in inspection, maintenance and integrity management for shaft and hoist assets, together with strong competence in risk and critical control management.
• Working knowledge of shaft and hoist regulations, mining legislation and applicable engineering standards, combined with the ability to collaborate, build stakeholder relationships and influence or negotiate to achieve productive outcomes.

Your Work Environment

• Global remit supporting relevant operations.
• Subiaco Hub is the preferred point of hire; Brisbane may be accommodated for the right professional.
• This is an individual contributor role within the Technical function and Mechanical Engineering discipline.

We invite women and applicants with diverse backgrounds to apply, particularly First Nations persons of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island descent. Newmont acknowledges First Nations People and respects their enduring connection to Country from which their culture, spirituality, and identity flow

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.

Learn more about our purpose and values: About Newmont

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