We are seeking a Advisor - Mechanical to join our team, reporting to the Superintendent – Asset Management Mechanical. In this role, 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.

Your leadership will be key in ensuring equipment reliability, minimising operational disruptions, and delivering strong technical support during both routine operations and plant shutdowns.

We encourage National Papua New Guianans to apply. If you are proactive and have excellent attention to detail and strong interpersonal skills for rapport building, conflict resolution and training, this role is for you.

Essential Duties

In this role, you’ll be responsible for overseeing and supporting maintenance activities to ensure equipment runs safely and reliably. You’ll lead both internal teams and contractors, especially during shutdowns, major projects and other critical maintenance periods. A key focus will be on driving continuous improvement to boost performance, reduce costs, and increase equipment uptime. You’ll also implement preventive maintenance strategies and make sure the right spare parts are available when needed. Keeping accurate records and technical documentation will be an important part of ensuring maintenance is well planned and efficiently executed.

Training & Experience

• Extensive experience in mechanical maintenance, with proven expertise in large diesel power plant operations, preferably within the mining sector.
• Trade qualifications in Heavy Diesel Mechanics, Mechanical Fitting, or Mobile Fleet mechanical.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with diesel mechanical systems, particularly with CAT, Cummins, or Komatsu equipment, including power generation systems using Wartsila engines.
• Proficiency in SAP for maintenance planning, scoping, and execution is essential.
• Strong track record in planning and executing maintenance activities in industrial environments.
• Experience with steam and gas boiler systems, HFO, LFO and waste oil management systems as well as experience on portable and demin water plants are highly desirable.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other digital tools for maintenance planning, documentation, and reporting.

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 and tennis court. 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.

We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!

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.