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.
Reporting to the Superintendent Fleet Engineering you will play a critical role in developing a tactical plan of how planned maintenance activities are to be executed. You will establish a sequence of events and detailed work scopes to maximise asset unavailability.
Key to this role will be your extensive experience and knowledge in mobile plant maintenance, mobile plant maintenance strategies and the ability to navigate the CMMS (Specifically SAP) to strategically develop both short-term (2 week) and long-term plans (up to 12 months) that ensure the mobile mining fleet is serviced and repaired in line with the maintenance strategy and therefore maximising mobile asset performance.
As an expatriate, you will play a critical role in the ongoing development of the team, in support of Newmont’s commitment to developing our national and local workforce.
This role will be working a 22:20 roster and is offered on a 2-year Fixed Term-Full time basis.
Your role will consist of: Oversee the creation of short-term maintenance plans for activitiesEnsure job folders are compiled for each planned eventEnsure components, parts & external vendors (where applicable) are confirmed and scheduledManage WIP cost by triaging backlog based on criticality and age and order required partsIdentify potential issues that may affect the fleet in the future or trends starting to occur within the fleet that could affect availability and costManage the backlog aging in line with departmental KPI’sDevelop long term component forecasts based on appropriate analysisEnsure major component replacement forecast is clearly and accurately communicated to stakeholdersUndertake annual assessment and analysis of completed programmed maintenance activities for the open pit mobile mining fleetIdentify and submit capital maintenance projects based on annual budget forecastsParticipate and take a lead role in the half yearly review meetings with the Maintenance and Operations teamEnsure master data is managed in accordance with Newmont standardsDrives and influences proactive safety behavioursProvide leadership of Planning Team
Here is what we would need so see from you!
At least 5 years Maintenance planning experience within the heavy earth moving or fixed plant industry Prior experience in Maintenance Planning or Supervision roleUnderstanding of SAP Master Data principlesExperience with SAP or other CMMS systems and advanced proficiency with Microsoft office suiteExperience working on continuous improvement projectsDemonstrated mechanical aptitude on large construction and mining equipmentProven experience leading a team in a diverse cultural environment and in remote locations Demonstrated experience engaging with National workforces and ability to foster individuals’ skills and capabilitiesDiploma of Mechanical Engineering or equivalentCertificate IV Frontline Management or Diploma of ManagementAdvanced stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to establish and maintain successful working relationshipsDemonstrated analytical, problem solving and negotiation skillsBe able to work a FIFO roster in PNGAbility to complete a pre-employment medical assessment Must be able to complete a National Police Check & Navex Risk Rate ScreeningAbility to satisfy all requirements for PNG Work Permit and Visa
Working conditions and locationThis role is offered on a 22:20 Fly in, Fly out (FIFO) roster from Australia to Lihir Island.
Our FIFO employees stay in a secure and comfortable camp, in an en-suited and airconditioned room equipped with mini fridge, TV and Wi-Fi. A variety of healthy meal options are catered for at our mess; and the wet mess provides a relaxed social setting where employees can unwind with a game of pool or darts.
We offer a range of recreational activities including our on-site gym and basketball court. Paid members can access the Lihir Club which has a swimming pool, tennis and squash courts, restaurant/bar area and deck with amazing Pacific Ocean views! Our café and deli are available for take away coffees and snacks, as well as local and imported grocery items (inc. fresh fruit).
Newmont employees are rewarded with a competitive salary package, options for salary packaging and annual incentive program.
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! Submit your application through our website quoting reference number 34642 before the advertised closing date: 18 February 2025.