Senior Metallurgist

Newmont Corporation; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 98,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and time off

Wellbeing and EAP programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Newmont Corporation seeks a Metallurgical Engineer to coordinate and execute laboratory test programs in a Denver-based facility. You will prepare test methods, analyze results, and deliver clear technical reports to support operations and process improvements.

You will operate and optimize lab equipment, supervise personnel, and collaborate with mining, processing, geology and external labs. Domestic and international travel may be required. Denver, CO-based role with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Degree in Metallurgical or Chemical Engineering (postgraduate degree desirable).
• Strong data processing skills to analyze metallurgical data and design testwork.
• Ability to communicate technical results clearly through reports and presentations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Safety-first mindset with knowledge of laboratory hazards and protocols.

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.

Skills

Data processing

Technical reporting

Communication

MS Office proficiency

Education

Metallurgical or Chemical Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

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.

Newmont’s Corporate Headquarters are located in Denver, Colorado with roles in Engineering, IT, Finance, Accounting, Human Resources and much more.

Join us and unearth your potential in a global company that is at the forefront of shaping the future of the mining industry.

Your Contribution

You will play a critical role in advancing Newmont’s processing and project outcomes by coordinating and delivering high‑quality metallurgical laboratory testwork. Your work directly supports operational improvement, innovation, and data‑driven decision‑making across our mining and processing teams.

As part of our team, you will

• 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

Prerequisites for your success in this role

• 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

Your work environment

• Laboratory‑based role within a collaborative technical team in Denver, Colorado.
• Regular interaction with site operations, technical services, and external partners
• Occasional domestic and international travel to support global processing operations

We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!

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.

Newmont is an equal employment opportunity employer, and does not make hiring decisions based on age or any other protected characteristics (e.g., gender, sexual orientation, disability, race, national origin, religion).