Superintendent, Geotechnical

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Job Summary: The Geotechnical Superintendent will lead activities to monitor and ensure ground stability, contributing to safe and efficient mining operations by identifying risks and implementing controls. Key Responsibilities: 1. Lead geotechnical activities to ensure safe and efficient mining operations. 2. Formulate and execute strategic geotechnical plans. 3. Develop and evaluate mining design parameters. **Workplace Type: Onsite** 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. ##### **Your Impact** As the Geotechnical Superintendent, you will lead geotechnical activities within the Technical Services team to monitor and ensure ground stability, supporting safe, efficient, and business-standard-aligned mining operations. Your role will be critical in risk diagnosis, implementation of control measures, and providing timely technical information for operational decision-making. ##### **As Part of Our Team** * Facilitate the formulation, maintenance, and execution of strategic geotechnical plans to strengthen slope stability programs and mine plans. * Develop, implement, and evaluate mining design parameters for current and future pits, waste dumps, and other operational facilities. * Coordinate geotechnical and hydrological instrumentation monitoring, data collection activities, structural mapping, mine dewatering rates, and geological logging of drill core samples. * Execute geotechnical drilling campaigns, mapping, and laboratory testing to anticipate changes that may affect geotechnical conditions in the mining area. * Coordinate continuous monitoring of mine slopes through visual inspections and specialized instrumentation to promptly detect potential instabilities. * Provide accurate, timely, and relevant geotechnical and hydrological information to Mine Operations supervisors, technical teams, planners, and site management. * Identify relevant risks, implement mitigation measures, and conduct ongoing follow-up to ensure effective risk control. * Lead the Mine Geotechnical team, driving its training and development, and promoting critical risk management through continuous identification, mitigation, and monitoring of risks. * Plan work scope, technical documentation, and budgets, as well as manage geotechnical consultants and assigned contracts. ##### **Requirements for Success in This Role** * Bachelor's degree and professional registration in Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related fields. * Proven experience in this position, leading multidisciplinary teams and contributing to achieving operational and business objectives. * Strong knowledge of geotechnical engineering, hydrogeology, slope stability, instrumentation, mining design parameters, and stability monitoring. * Experience in risk management, continuous improvement, project management, and/or contract administration. * Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage stakeholders, and make decisions based on technical data. * Skills to collaborate effectively, solve complex problems, and communicate technical information clearly and promptly. * Experience using specialized software for geotechnical modeling and analysis, including Leapfrog, Slide, Rockfall, and AutoCAD. * Valid driver’s license with a minimum of three years’ validity and experience driving in mining operations. ##### **Your Work Environment** * The candidate must be in good health and physical condition to work in the field under varying weather conditions and at an altitude of 4,200 m.a.s.l. * Work schedule is four days on, three days off, with weekend on-call duties as required and rotating shifts. * Willingness to reside in Cajamarca. 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 Hear from our people: Life at Newmont Important: Newmont does not ask candidates to pay money or share sensitive personal data outside our secure application process. If this happens, please report it to our Business Integrity team: it.sec@newmont.com.