Exploration Drilling Advisor

About the role

Newmont is hiring an Exploration Drilling Advisor for its Merian open-pit gold mine in north-eastern Suriname, about 66 km south of Moengo. The mine operates on a rotational work schedule in a modern camp environment. The advisor coordinates and oversees exploration activities, ensures compliance with standards and contractual obligations, and supports continuous improvement of safety, productivity and cost-efficiency.

Key responsibilities

• Administer site-based exploration and production support
• Assess exploration contractors' work against exploration standards, procedures, work program objectives and contractual obligations
• Report exploration performance results to team members and implement feedback to refine monitoring processes
• Carry out daily exploration site visits to check drilling operations comply with safety standards and environmental regulations
• Verify that all exploration activity reports are accurate and compliant with contractual commitments
• Support continuous improvement projects to improve exploration safety, productivity and costs
• Guide junior team members in exploration standard methodology
• Maintain adherence to regulatory standards for exploration

Required profile

• Formal education in Geology, Engineering or a related field
• Experience with drilling work practices and safety standards
• Knowledge of drill safety, drill production support and compliance monitoring
• Strong communication skills and continuous improvement skills
• Proficiency in compliance and reporting

Working conditions

• Location: Merian, Sipaliwini, Suriname
• Schedule: 14 work days, 7 days off, 10-hour shifts