Advertised: 23 October 2026
Newmont
Mining, Oil and Gas | National Capital District, Morobe, Autonomous Region of Bougainville, Central, East Sepik, East New Britain, Eastern Highlands, Madang, Manus , Milne Bay, New Ireland, Southern Highlands, West New Britain, Western Highlands, Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea
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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.
Purpose
The Electrical Engineer is responsible for providing minor electrical design and modifications within the process plant and associated mine site infrastructure that shall meet company specifications, comply with operational requirements, agreements and relevant standards.
Essential Duties
  • Efficiently manage minor to medium projects to ensure they are completed as per agreed schedule, on budget and as per quality standards.
  • Review and investigate proposed electrical design within the plant and other mine site infrastructure and provide engineering guidance.
  • Complete engineering scope of works, develop design concepts, complete design and review drawings to ensure compliance with design scope and relevant standards.
  • Conduct load and cable calculations to ensure design is suitable for application.
  • Ensure all engineering activities meet the company’s business needs and consistently maintain high standards of occupational health, safety and environment.
  • Inspect completed installations and observe operations to ensure conformance to design and equipment specification and compliance with operational safety standards.
  • Effectively communicate day-to-day issues with the engineering teams and other work groups to develop good working relationships and report regularly on projects progress.
  • Recommend solutions to address issues that arise during construction work.
Training & Experience
  • Bachelor’s Degree qualification in Electrical Engineering
  • Registered with IEPNG
  • Valid Class 6 Driving License
  • Demonstrated experience in electrical engineering in a mining industry environment.
  • Demonstrated competence in the application of Australian Standards in electrical design.
  • Strong technical capability in power systems and industrial instrumentation.
  • Experience in the use of PowerPac Software.
  • Strong capability to perform relevant engineering calculations to support designs.
  • Able to read, understand and prepare engineering drawings.
  • Capability to review engineering drawings and red-line in consultation with the design team to ensure accurate design and construction drawings.
  • Strong attention to detail and documentation capability.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • Good computer literacy and understanding of Microsoft software suite.
  • Understanding of safety compliance and regulations.
Working Conditions
This is a FIFO role on a 21/21 roster.
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 – we’d love to hear from you!


To Apply

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Job ID: #29033

Industry: Mining, Oil and Gas

Location: National Capital District, Morobe, Autonomous Region of Bougainville, Central, East Sepik, East New Britain, Eastern Highlands, Madang, Manus , Milne Bay, New Ireland, Southern Highlands, West New Britain, Western Highlands, Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea, Papua New Guinea

Company: Newmont

Company Description: Newmont is the world’s leading gold company and a producer of copper, silver, zinc and lead. The Company’s world-class portfolio of assets, prospects and talent is anchored in favorable mining jurisdictions in Africa, Australia, Latin America & Caribbean, North America, and Papua New Guinea. Newmont is the only gold producer listed in the S&P 500 Index and is widely recognized for its principled environmental, social, and governance practices. The Company is an industry leader in value creation, supported by robust safety standards, superior execution, and technical expertise. Newmont was founded in 1921 and has been publicly traded since 1925.

Company Website: https://www.newmont.com/

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