Founded in 1921 and publicly traded since 1925, Newmont ( www.newmont.com ) is one of the largest gold companies in the world. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, the company has approximately 24,000 employees and contractors, with the majority working at Newmont's core operations in the United States, Australia, Ghana, Peru and Suriname. Newmont is the only gold company listed in the S&P 500 index and in 2007 became the first gold company selected to be part of the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index. Newmont's industry leading performance is reflected through high standards in environmental management, health and safety for its employees and creating value and opportunity for host communities and shareholders.

Your Role

• To safely and efficiently operate the leaching circuits and systems in support of process operations.
• Comply with State and Federal safety and environmental regulations and Newmont policies and procedures.

Essential Duties

• Perform all Tech 1 duties proficiently.
• Employees will perform other duties as directed and needed by the company to ensure optimal safe operation.
• Install heap leach piping and perform basic leaching operations with assistance.
• Able to recognize equipment or systems operating outside normal ranges.
• Only operate equipment or systems for which training has been provided.
• Perform all pre-shift, pre-op and workplace inspections as required.
• Communicate all pertinent information during shift as required.
• Follow good housekeeping practices.
• Complete all necessary paperwork in a complete and timely manner.

Training & Experience

• 0-1 year previous heap leach experience.
• Previous mining experience preferred but not required.
• Mobile equipment experience preferred but not required.
• Trained and passed circuit test for at Basic Leach Pad Operator Circuit within 120 days of hiring date (refer to Line of Progression system for details).

Working Conditions

• Mine site is located at elevations ranging from approximately 9,400 ft. to 10,600 ft. above sea level. Workers in this position are routinely exposed to conditions at various work sites throughout this range of elevations.
• Weather conditions can and do change frequently, and can become severe at times.
• Ability to complete work tasks while exposed to weather conditions / elevation.
• Arrive at work site with appropriate gear suitable for weather conditions.
• Able to work as a productive member of a team.

This position has multiple levels (which may range from level 1 up to level 6).The hourly rate offered for this overtime-eligible role will depend on the level, and the range of the hourly rate is $ 26.62 . The hourly rate is tied to the Colorado market for jobs performed in Colorado. The specific level and hourly rate that is offered to the successful candidate will be based on job-related education, training, and/or experience. The hourly rate offer will not be based on a candidate's wage rate history at other jobs, and by law, Newmont will not seek information about wage rate history, and candidates should not share such information with Newmont.

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; 401(k) program with company match; financial planning; employee assistance program (EAP); adoption assistance; dependent scholarship program; 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 strongly encourages all applicants to be fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as the vaccine is available to you as Newmont considers vaccination to be a vital tool in the fight against the pandemic. Proof of vaccination is required for entry to certain Newmont locations and for business travel, unless an exemption is required by law. Newmont may update its vaccination policies/requirements at any time in its sole discretion.

Nearest Major Market: Colorado Springs