Your Impact

We are seeking a committed and safety‑focused Barge AB Seaman to join our high‑performing Marine Operations team. This position plays a crucial role in supporting the safe movement, berthing, and operational readiness of our barges, ensuring that all marine activities are carried out efficiently and in full compliance with Newmont’s world‑class safety and environmental standards.

Working closely with the Marine Barge Supervisor and Barge Masters, you will contribute to the smooth running of daily operations while helping maintain the integrity of our marine assets and the wellbeing of everyone on board. This is an opportunity to be part of a team that values professionalism, teamwork, and a strong safety culture in a dynamic marine environment.

As part of our team, you will be

• Assisting the Barge Master with safe berthing and un‑berthing operations.
• Reading, understanding, and signing off on all Newmont Barge Operations SMS requirements.
• Always maintaining personal and team safety, applying Zero 3 and hazard identification practices.
• Conducting shift‑based inspections of all FFA and life‑saving equipment, including life buoys and buoy lights.
• Performing general housekeeping on the barge, including deck washdowns and maintaining clean, hazard‑free work areas.
• Reporting defects, damages, or near‑miss incidents immediately to the Barge Master.
• Applying Newmont’s Safety and Environmental Protection Policies, including pollution prevention during bunkering.
• Maintaining clear communication with the Barge Master and wharf rope personnel during operations.
• Participating in all scheduled safety and emergency drills.
• Ensuring mooring ropes are well maintained, stored correctly, and kept clear of operational areas.
• Supporting weekly barge servicing, inspections, and PM maintenance activities.
• Assisting with marine tasks such as wharf dredging, depth soundings, and debris removal using small workboats.
• Filling in as Rope Man when required.
• Managing fatigue by ensuring adequate rest before each shift.

Prerequisites for your success in this role

• Must have at least General Purpose Deck Rating Certificate of Competency with all valid SOLAS certificates and current seafarer medical fitness certificate.
• Proven experience in a similar role within a mining or a like industry
• Communicate clearly and work well within a marine operations team
• Proactive, reliable, and committed to maintaining high operational standards
• Can adapt to a dynamic work environment and support additional marine tasks as needed
• Ability to build positive working relationships across different disciplines.
• Determination, persistence, and commitment to delivering productive, high-quality work.
• Alignment with Newmont’s values, culture, and expectations for safe and reliable operations.

Your work environment

This role is offered on 28 days on 14 days off day/night Fly in, Fly out (FIFO) roster to Lihir Island, PNG.

Our FIFO employees stay in a secure and comfortable camp, in an en-suite 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.

Why Join Newmont