What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineer, Process Control position at Newmont Corporation?
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Posting End Date: 04/06/2025
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.
About This Role
Newmont is seeking an Engineer Process Control to design, support, and audit advanced process control optimization solutions across our global processing operations. In this role, you’ll act as a technical expert supporting complex automation challenges, mentoring regional teams, and implementing solutions that enhance safety, efficiency, and productivity in metallurgical processes. This position is ideal for an experienced engineer who thrives in a collaborative, globally connected environment and is passionate about delivering innovative solutions through automation and control.
Your Role Will Consist Of
Here’s a snapshot of your day-to-day responsibilities:
What We’re Looking For
Education
This position is based at the Denver Corporate Office or one of the Regional Hubs. The role requires flexibility to accommodate collaboration across multiple global time zones.
Domestic and international travel may be required to support site-based teams and initiatives.
Normal schedule work is from Monday to Friday. Flexible hours are required to accommodate the global nature of the work.
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 $102,000 -133,875. 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.
When submitting your resume or CV or any other application materials (including school transcripts, proof of graduation, etc.) to Newmont, it's important to focus on your relevant skills, experience, and qualifications to show how well you fit the role. Pursuant to Colorado law, you may choose to remove or redact any age-identifying information (for example, age, date of birth, dates of school attendance, dates of school graduation, etc.). You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. 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).
Please note that if you are offered a position, the company may need to verify your date of birth for preemployment screening purposes including background check and prohibited party screening. But age-related information is not required for the application process.
Posting End Date: 04/06/2025
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.
About This Role
Newmont is seeking an Engineer Process Control to design, support, and audit advanced process control optimization solutions across our global processing operations. In this role, you’ll act as a technical expert supporting complex automation challenges, mentoring regional teams, and implementing solutions that enhance safety, efficiency, and productivity in metallurgical processes. This position is ideal for an experienced engineer who thrives in a collaborative, globally connected environment and is passionate about delivering innovative solutions through automation and control.
Your Role Will Consist Of
Here’s a snapshot of your day-to-day responsibilities:
- Builds positive working relationships with a diverse range of people across disciplines.
- Support, coach and mentor site and regional control systems teams, both when on-site and remotely.
- Serve as the primary escalation point for highly complex process control challenges globally.
- Design and review automation strategies to improve performance of control systems in fixed plant assets.
- Lead and coordinate the technical configuration of controller performance tools (e.g., Plant ESP).
- Conduct audits on implemented automation solutions and ensure adherence to best practices.
- Develop and maintain a global library of best-practice process control strategies.
- Support annual technical skills assessments and maintain a global competency framework.
- Deliver internal knowledge-sharing presentations and participate in external industry forums.
- Collaborate with global Process Control Engineers and internal stakeholders across multiple sites.
- Monitor industry trends and promote Newmont’s presence and technical leadership in the mining sector.
- Expand, update and maintain a library of best-practise process control strategies and solutions
- Contribute to a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and safe work practices.
What We’re Looking For
Education
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Process Control, Mechatronics, Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
- 8–10 years of experience in Process Control Engineering or Plant Optimization.
- Strong background in automation and control across complex metallurgical processes.
- Experience mentoring technical teams and working across international operations.
- Expert knowledge in advanced regulatory control theory and process optimization.
- Proficient in Yokogawa Centum, Emerson Delta-V DCS, Rockwell PLCs, and MATLAB.
- Familiarity with systems like Yokogawa PACE and Rockwell Pavilion.
- Skilled in using Plant Historians, Excel, Microsoft Project, and Office suite.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities for control system performance.
- Must have an valid Drivers license.
- High attention to detail and effective communication; bilingual English & Spanish an asset.
This position is based at the Denver Corporate Office or one of the Regional Hubs. The role requires flexibility to accommodate collaboration across multiple global time zones.
Domestic and international travel may be required to support site-based teams and initiatives.
Normal schedule work is from Monday to Friday. Flexible hours are required to accommodate the global nature of the work.
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 $102,000 -133,875. 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.
When submitting your resume or CV or any other application materials (including school transcripts, proof of graduation, etc.) to Newmont, it's important to focus on your relevant skills, experience, and qualifications to show how well you fit the role. Pursuant to Colorado law, you may choose to remove or redact any age-identifying information (for example, age, date of birth, dates of school attendance, dates of school graduation, etc.). You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. 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).
Please note that if you are offered a position, the company may need to verify your date of birth for preemployment screening purposes including background check and prohibited party screening. But age-related information is not required for the application process.
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