Intern, Asset Health & Condition Monitoring
About this role
Newmont Suriname was established in 2004 as an entity of Newmont Mining Corporation and is headquartered in Paramaribo, Suriname. Located in South America, Suriname was originally settled as a Dutch colony, is very culturally diverse and enjoys a tropical climate. The Merian Project is located approximately 60 km south of Moengo in a largely undeveloped part of the country with the nearest permanent settlement, Langa Tabiki, approximately 17 km east from the Project site. Strong support from host communities and the government of Suriname strengthen Merian's ability to deliver safe, profitable production with significant upside potential and opportunity for employees, host communities and shareholders.
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Purpose
To support early detection of equipment defects through condition monitoring.
Essential Duties
- Conduct routine condition monitoring inspections on critical fixed plant equipment.
- Collect, record, and validate equipment condition data (vibration, thermography, lubrication conditions, etc.).
- Support defect identification and logging into the work management system.
- Assist reliability engineers and planners in analyzing trends and identifying failure patterns.
- Contribute to the defect elimination program by tracking defects and supporting follow-up actions.
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping in work areas and during inspections.
- Support safe execution of condition monitoring inspections (vibration, temperature, visual checks) in compliance with site safety standards.
- Participate in hazard identification and reporting during inspections.
- Assist in promoting a culture of chronic unease by identifying early signs of equipment failure that could lead to safety incidents.
- Ensure proper documentation of findings to support traceability and long-term asset health tracking.
Training & Experience
Knowledge:
- Final-year student in: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics or related field
- General understanding of digital transformation concepts (value delivery, adoption, operating rhythm, and continuous improvement).
- Foundational understanding of enterprise data and analytics concepts (data quality, definitions, lineage/traceability, and reporting reliability).
- Awareness of governance principles (roles, decision records, standards, and accountability mechanisms).
- Awareness of responsible data practices (privacy, access, and appropriate handling of sensitive information).
- Understanding of organizational dynamics and stakeholder management basics (how to capture needs, align expectations, and communicate clearly)
Technical skills:
- Basic understanding of mechanical systems and industrial equipment (pumps, conveyors, motors, gearboxes).
- Foundational knowledge or interest in condition monitoring techniques, including:
o Vibration analysis (basic level)
o Infrared thermography (basic level)
o Lubrication and tribology fundamentals - Ability to collect and record accurate data in structured formats (Excel, inspection templates, mobile tools).
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data entry and simple analysis.
- Understanding of maintenance workflows (work identification → planning → execution).
- Strong attention to detail for defect identification and reporting.
- Willingness to learn and apply reliability engineering principles.
Working Conditions
Work Location: Merian Sipaliwini
Work Schedule: 14x7x10
Our business success comes from the accomplishments and well-being of our employees and contractors. Our goal is to build a workplace culture that fosters leaders and allows every person to thrive, contribute, and grow. We are committed to selecting and developing our employees, and to establishing a work environment where everyone can take an active part in reaching our strategic goals while feeling a sense of pride in working at Newmont.
Newmont seeks to recruit, hire, place and promote qualified applicants, meaning applicants who meet the minimum requirements of the position, without regard to personal characteristics such as gender, race, nationality, ethnic, social and indigenous origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
NOTE: Newmont does not ask for or require job applicants to pay money to apply or be considered for employment with the Company. In addition, Newmont does not ask potential job candidates to provide sensitive personal data without first submitting a job application through our secure, online portal, and only as requested for legitimate business purposes. If you are asked to provide money or sensitive personal data through any other means, do not respond and please report this immediately to [email protected].
Company at a glance
Newmont is the world’s leading gold company and a producer of copper, zinc, lead, and
silver—providing the metals the world needs for today and tomorrow. Founded in 1921
and publicly traded since 1925, 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. At Newmont, our purpose is to unearth value sustainably to advance lives—
creating lasting benefits for our people, communities, and the world.
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