As an Advisor Mechanical at Newmont’s Lihir site, you’ll oversee maintenance of fixed plant equipment to ensure safe, reliable operations and continuous ore processing. You will lead the strategic planning of future maintenance activities, provide expert mechanical guidance, oversee daily maintenance operations, and support the development of the national workforce at the Power and Utilities Department.

As Part of Our Team, You Will

• Oversee and support maintenance activities to ensure safe and reliable equipment operation.
• Lead internal teams and contractors during shutdowns, major projects, and critical maintenance periods.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance performance, reduce costs, and increase equipment uptime.
• Implement preventive maintenance strategies.
• Manage spare parts to ensure availability when needed.
• Maintain accurate records and technical documentation to support efficient maintenance planning and execution.

Prerequisites for Your Success in This Role

• Trade qualifications in Heavy Diesel Mechanics, Mechanical Fitting, or Mobile Fleet mechanical.
• Extensive experience in mechanical maintenance, with proven expertise in large diesel power plant operations, preferably within the mining sector.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, calibration, and testing.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with diesel mechanical systems, particularly with CAT, Cummins, or Komatsu equipment, including power generation systems using Wartsila engines.
• Ability to follow procedures, solve problems practically, and adapt to challenges.
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

Your Work Environment

• Based at Lihir, PNG, in a FIFO (Fly-In Fly-Out) arrangement.
• Operates within a diverse and collaborative team in a remote mining location.
• Engages with internal stakeholders across operations and asset management.

Why Join Newmont

• Dont think Be part of a global leader in gold mining committed to safety and sustainability.
• Work in a dynamic environment with opportunities for growth and development.
• Contribute to meaningful work that supports local communities and global operations.

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.