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 Senior Engineer – Electrical & Instrumentation, the Technical Trainer – Electrical & Instrumentation provides technical expertise to support the operations, maintenance, and technical service teams responsible for crushing, grinding, flotation, leaching, and gold recovery during regular operations, as well as offering technical support during plant shutdowns. The goal is to enhance technical skills through On-the-Job Training and Verification of Competency during maintenance activities, ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable execution to optimize plant equipment availability.
Essential Duties
Among other responsibilities, as a Technical Trainer, you will be accountable for:
Provide technical support for electrical and instrumentation systems across various areas (crushing, grinding, flotation, leach, gold recovery).Ensure proper selection, installation, and commissioning of instruments and valves per site standards.Supervise and monitor routine, breakdown, and planned maintenance to reduce downtime and improve productivity.Maintain and update instrument documentation (P&IDs, datasheets, loop drawings) in line with industry standards.Promote safety and ensure compliance with HSE requirements, holding team members, visitors, and contractors accountable for safety.Plan work safely, considering environmental conditions and resources.Develop team members through feedback, coaching, and training.Oversee maintenance of instrumentation and control equipment, ensuring adherence to the maintenance schedule.Contribute to the development of preventative maintenance strategies to enhance asset performance and reliability.Actively pursue and implement cost reduction initiatives.Training & Experience
Our ideal Technical Trainer – E&I should possess:
5 years of maintenance experience around process plants within the mining or oil & gas industry is essential.Technical degree or trade qualification (Dual Qualification in Electrical & Instrumentation) is essential.Advanced knowledge in the installation, repair, and calibration of industrial instrumentation (e.g., flow, pressure, temperature) and in the repair and maintenance of electrical equipment (HV/LV motors, motor control centres, and power distribution systems).Grade A Australian Electrical Licence is essential.HV (High Voltage) ticket is highly regarded.Supervisory experience is desirable.Additional specialist post-trade or tertiary qualifications are desirable.Cert IV in Training and Assessment is highly desirable.Current driver's licence is essential.Working Conditions
For this opportunity, Lihir is offering a 22:20 FIFO roster from a range of designated marshalling points.
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 before the closing date: 05 February 2025 – we’d love to hear from you!