Workplace Type: Onsite 

About Newmont

At Newmont, we’re not just a world-leading gold and metals producer – we’re a team united by our commitment to shaping a more inclusive, sustainable, and responsible mining industry. Joining us means becoming part of a global, diverse workforce where everyone is valued, empowered, and encouraged to grow. Our people are the heart of our success, bringing exceptional skill, integrity, and dedication to everything we do as an organization and we’re dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.

About Lihir

Our Lihir Operation, located on the beautiful island of Niolam, approximately 800km north of Papua New Guinea's capital, Port Moresby, is one of the world’s largest gold mines. Set within a geothermically active, extinct volcanic crater, Lihir operates an open-pit mine producing refractory ore, which undergoes pressure oxidation and conventional leaching to recover gold. Our workforce includes both residential and commute rosters, creating a diverse and dynamic team. Lihir offers a range of recreational facilities, including a gym, sports club, restaurant, bar, swimming pool, tennis and squash courts, and a 9-hole golf course. For those who enjoy the outdoors, the Lihir fishing and boating clubs provide access to pristine waters and beaches, while our onsite deli and café serve fresh local and imported produce, barista-made coffee, and freshly baked goods.

We are proud to work closely with the local Lihirian community and value its vibrant culture. Through initiatives like our School to Mine program, we offer meaningful employment, training, and development opportunities for Lihirian men and women, as well as scholarships and vocational apprenticeships. We also partner with the New Ireland Province to ensure economic benefits flow directly to the community, strengthening our commitment to sustainable development and positive local impact.
 

Purpose

 

Our Lihir operation in the Engineering and Design Team is now recruiting for the role of Senior Coordinator – Engineering. Reporting to the Superintendent – Engineering, the successful candidate is responsible for overseeing and managing the Site Engineering team and provides guidance and support to the site engineers and technicians. The Site Engineering Team will provide field services as an extension of the home office engineering. The primary responsibilities are to assist with resolving drawings, specifications and design discrepancies on site, evaluating and resolving potential field problems, and providing clarifications during construction. They will also provide coordination of survey services and provision of as-builds.

The role will have the following responsibilities but are not limited to:

 

Manage the development and delivery of site-initiated Engineering Services projects and ensure deadlines and budgets are met and provide regular progress reports on the sameOverall coordination and delivery of all work completed by the PMO Site Engineering TeamSupport the development of studies and scoping, including site investigations, assistance with specifications, surveying, and temporary solutionsCultivate relationships with subcontractors and vendors, ensuring quality labour and parts for the project Innovate processes and reduce costs through continuous improvement initiativeCollaborate across departments to identify and maximize cross-capability opportunitiesImplementation of Newmont-owned PNG Development Plan and development of the onsite teamEnsure work is conducted safely and efficiently, adhering to the company's WHS procedures.Integration with PMO construction team, PMO offsite team, Operations, Project Owners, Department Managers, Maintenance and Asset teamsReview technical engineering documentation including datasheets and specifications and other engineering requirements (standards and codes)Continually review issued construction documents for adequacy, completeness, inter-discipline interfaces etc. Find solutions to conflicts in technical documents or by conferring with the home office. Report any deficiencies or shortcomings to and coordinate suggested solutions with the Construction Delivery Coordinator and/or Project EngineerProvide engineering construction support to the off-site PMO engineering team and report on the sameProject management/delivery governance, quality and consistency, ensuring alignment with the Newmont processCoordinate site Engineering involvement in constructability review meetings, HAZARD StudyCo-ordinate drawing office to ensure as-builts are ready for filing upon project completionFirst point of contact and coordination of responses for all RFI’s and TQ’s on sitePerform Critical Control Verifications (CCVs) in line with department requirements
 Qualification, Training & Experience

 

Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Project Management or related discipline, or equivalent experience in the workplaceRequired years of similar experience: 10+Broad mining relevant work experience across all the mining lifecycle Prior experience leading a team in a diverse cultural environment in a mining contextA proven track record for the delivery of project objectives and established targetProficient in English with excellent verbal, written communication and public speaking skillsComputer proficiency in MS Office suiteSound planning, analytical, and problem-solving skillsSelf-motivated with the ability to work under pressure and autonomouslyExcellent attention to detail and time management skills to meet deadlinesStrong active listening & interpersonal skills for rapport building, conflict resolution & training

 

Working Conditions

 

Must be open to FIFO in PNGAbility to complete a pre-employment medical assessmentMust have proof of a completed Police Clearance within the last six months

 

At Newmont, our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures that everyone can work to their full potential, free from discrimination, while respecting the cultures, religions, and governance of the regions in which we operate. Guided by our values of Safety, Integrity, Sustainability, Responsibility, and Inclusion, our Lihir team – 90% of which are Papua New Guinean – is dedicated to creating a culturally rich and supportive environment where meaningful, long-term connections can be formed within the industry.

We believe in the strength of our people and the positive impact we can create together. Newmont employees are rewarded with a competitive salary, flexible packaging options, and programs that recognize those who go above and beyond. We know no candidate meets every qualification listed, so if you share our values and feel you can make a meaningful contribution, we encourage you to apply – we’d love to hear from you!