Specialist, Fire & Explosion

Workplace Type: Hybrid Posting End Date: March 20 2026

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 Impact

In this role, you will strengthen Newmont’s asset integrity by ensuring our fire detection and suppression (FD&S) systems across mobile and fixed assets are reliable, compliant, and optimized. Your expertise will directly reduce fire and explosion risk and enhance the safety and performance of our global operations.

As Part of Our Team, You Will

Support the development, optimization, and governance of mechanical and FD&S standards and integrity programs.

Conduct audits and assessments on FD&S systems across mobile equipment, fixed plant, utilities, and infrastructure.

Evaluate system maturity and identify gaps, recommending practical improvements.

Prepare and communicate detailed integrity and maturity reports with actionable insights.

Coordinate closure of audit actions with internal teams and track progress through to completion.

Monitor performance of external partners to ensure quality service and compliance with standards.Provide subject‑matter guidance on fire and explosion risks, including supporting investigations and advising on corrective actions.

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance FD&S reliability and efficiency.

Prerequisites for Your Success in This Role

- Minimum 5 years of experience with heavy equipment in the mining industry; fixed‑plant experience preferred.

- Formal tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering; fire protection/safety certification preferred.

- Hands-on experience with mechanical integrity assurance and fire/explosion risk management across mobile and fixed assets.

- Strong working knowledge of international standards and codes related to fire prevention, detection, and suppression.Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

- Ability to work within governance frameworks and interpret data to diagnose issues and recommend solutions.

- Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and navigate complex environments.

Your Work Environment

- The preferred location for candidates is near our corporate headquarters, in Denver, Colorado but highly qualified candidates in any region we operate in will be considered.

- Collaboration and interaction are expected with teams across the global, regional, and site organization as well as across other service and operational areas of Newmont across multiple time zones.

- The listed salary range applies to positions based in Colorado. Compensation may vary for candidates hired in other locations.

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 $106,200- 146,680. 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.