Specialist Hydrogeologist

Posting End Date: April 10, 2026

Workplace Type: Hybrid

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.

You will play a critical role in ensuring safe and efficient mining by identifying, assessing, managing and mitigating hydrogeological risks across operations and project studies. Your expertise will also protect groundwater resources, aid with regulatory compliance and support water stewardship.

• Deliver technical hydrogeological expertise to operations, projects, and studies
• Develop and implement hydrogeological assessment programs
• Define and develop conceptual and numerical groundwater models
• Identify groundwater and mine water risks and describe effective groundwater monitoring and mitigation strategies
• Provide guidance on dewatering, depressurisation, and water supply solutions
• Prepare clear, high‑quality technical reports and recommendations
• Collaborate with water management, environmental, and site teams to support water balance models
• Stay current with advancements in hydrogeology and apply innovative practices where appropriate
• Support technical capability building through training and knowledge sharing

• Master’s Degree qualification in Hydrogeology, Geoscience, Engineering, or a related discipline preferred but not essential
• Registration or eligibility for registration with a recognized professional body
• Operational experience in dewatering, depressurization, mine water management, and risk assessment
• Proven capability in field‑based groundwater characterization, hydrogeological modelling and compliance monitoring
• Proficiency with GIS tools and hydrogeological data management systems
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to work independently but also collaboratively across disciplines

• This role is primarily a technical, individual contributor position supporting multiple sites and project teams. You will work closely with internal stakeholders and industry specialists, with opportunities for domestic and international travel to operating mines and project locations where conditions may vary.
• The preferred location for candidates is near our corporate headquarters in Denver, Colorado; however highly qualified candidates near our regional offices or any of our site locations 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.

Salary range: USD $106,200 – $148,680 (Colorado market). The salary offer will be based on job‑related education, training, and/or experience and will not consider the candidate’s salary history at other jobs. The role will be eligible for participation in a discretionary annual bonus program and various benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, 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; wellbeing reimbursement program; adoption assistance; tuition reimbursement; paid holidays; paid time off; paid family leave; matching gifts; and discounts on home, auto and pet insurance.

Newmont is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not make hiring decisions based on age or any other protected characteristics. Applicants may choose to remove or redact age‑identifying information from their application materials as permitted by Colorado law. The company may need to verify date of birth for pre‑employment screening purposes.