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.
 

About this Role

Reporting to the Senior Specialist – Shovels and Drill you will lead by example by setting high standards in safety, work quality, professionalism and troubleshooting. A key focus to your role will be to ensure machine efficiency across the drill fleet and ensure machines meet agreed availability and mean time between Failure targets through effective pre-release and asset condition inspections.

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 where you will be working a combination of both day and night shift. This role is offered on a 2-year Fixed Term-Full time basis.

Your role will consist of:

•    Coaching and development of the national and local workforce
•    Attend daily maintenance pre-start meeting
•    Read work package with work party
•    Undertake isolation of plant and equipment
•    Undertake maintenance activities in accordance with work packages
•    Monitor maintenance activities for safety, quality and productivity
•    Perform on the job training and coaching to ensure that tasks remain on track and are completed to the highest quality
•    Perform quality pre-release inspections
•    Perform daily inspections on drills
•    Management of removed and returned components
•    Review returned work package
•    Management of quality equipment inspections to determine priority
•    Monitor and escalate improvement opportunities within Field Maintenance equipment
•    Promote a culture of continuous improvement
•    Ensure company safety procedures, safe working practices and fatal risk management standards are followed
•    Drives and influence proactive safety behaviours

Your training, skills and experience checklist

Here is what we would need so see from you!

Extensive experience working with Epiroc and Sandvik Drills in a large-scale mining/mineral processing operation in similar rolesTechnical experience working on Heavy earthmoving equipment with hydraulic excavator/ Drill maintenanceExperience engaging with National workforce and ability to foster individuals’ skills and capabilitiesExperience and sound understating of SAP and ERP systemsRelevant Heavy Equipment Fitter, Diesel Fitter, Mechanical and/or Electrical Trade CertificatePlanning, 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 and training. Be able to work a FIFO roster in PNGAbility to complete a pre-employment medical assessmentMust 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 location

This 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 36252 before the advertised closing date: 6 February 2025.