Newmont has recently acquired Newcrest Mining creating the world’s leading gold mining company.

With operations around the world, our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities where we operate. We aim to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and supported to bring their whole unique self to work. We bring out the best in each other, inspiring performance, and a shared belief that what we do matters.

Our Lihir operation in Mobile Cranes & Rigging is currently recruiting for a Maintenance Coordinator. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in coordinating maintenance activities and strategies with the production plan through the Planning Department. Understanding plant priorities and the longer-term maintenance schedule will be key to your success.

The Maintenance Coordinator plays a critical role by managing maintenance operations to align with the production plan and providing essential technical input to develop comprehensive maintenance plans. Also, this role provides support for complex tasks, contributes to long-term planning and smart shutdowns, and ensures that all procedures used by technicians are appropriate and effective, maintaining operational efficiency and safety within our maintenance proceedings.

Our ideal candidate holds Advanced Rigging and Open Class Crane Licenses (High-risk License) and brings at least 7 years of experience in metals extraction and processing, including demonstrated leadership roles. The preferred candidate will also possess experience and qualifications in Training and Assessment to effectively develop team members through regular feedback, coaching, and formal training initiatives. This combination of technical expertise and leadership capabilities will contribute significantly to the success of our maintenance operations at Lihir.

We strongly encourage National Papa New Guinean Candidates to apply so, if you are a self-motivated leader and have strong active listening and interpersonal skills for rapport building, conflict resolution and training, this role if for you.

What we offer

For this opportunity, Lihir is offering a 22:20 FIFO roster from a range of designated marshalling points.

We are committed to ensuring that our team members are kept healthy and safe. To achieve this, we provide comfortable camp accommodations, as well as balanced meals prepared by our culinary team.  Team members can expect access to TV and Wi-Fi, our on-site gym, and a variety of recreational activities.  All our team members are also rewarded with a host of great benefits, including competitive salary and continuous growth and development opportunities.

Our Commitment to You

Newmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Underpinned by our values of Safety, Sustainability, Integrity, Responsibility and Inclusion, our commitment is to respect the rights of every individual to work to their highest potential, free of discrimination, as well as the cultures, religions, and governing codes applicable to each country in which we operate.

If you share our values and feel that you could make a meaningful difference in this role, submit your application through our website before the advertised closing date 30/05/2024.

To Apply

To apply, email your CV and other relevant documentation to apply@pngworkforce.com. Please include the Job ID "#19785" in the email's subject to ensure your application is processed.