About Newmont

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

Our Lihir operations Mine Technical Services Team is recruiting for the position of Engineer – Geotechnical for a FIFO role based onsite.

Reporting directly to the Senior Engineer – Mine Geotechnical, the incumbent will play a key role in ensuring the structural integrity and stability of our open pit slopes. This will be achieved by working closely with mine planning and operations to identify and mitigate geotechnical risks, implement effective monitoring systems, and contribute to long-term mine design strategies.

This will be achieved by providing technical expertise related to the operational aspects of the geotechnical section. The role encompasses the identification of geotechnical hazards, the management of associated risks, and the assurance that all mining and dumping operations are conducted in accordance with geotechnical specifications.

Essential Duties

The role will have responsibility to:

• Conduct regular inspections of slopes, benches, and walls to identify potential risks.
• Develop and maintain slope monitoring programs, including the use of radar, piezometers, inclinometers, and other technologies.
• Collaborate with mine planning and operations teams to optimize pit designs while ensuring safety and operational efficiency.
• Oversee slope design implementation, providing technical input to the drill and blast team, auditing processes, and conducting asbuilt vs. design checks.
• Analyse geotechnical data using industry-standard methods and software.
• Prepare geotechnical reports, risk assessments, and technical presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Perform geotechnical investigations to assess slope stability and ground conditions.
• Recommend and implement mitigation measures for slope reinforcement, drainage systems, and dewatering plans.
• Regularly monitor pit and dump slopes, ensuring accurate data capture, interpreting trends, and communicating high hazard areas to stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards.

Training & Experience

Ideally, our preferred applicant will have;

Essential:

• Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mining Engineering, or a related field.
• Accreditation from the Institute of Engineers PNG.
• PNG Driver’s License.
• Proficiency in English with excellent verbal, written communication, and public speaking skills.
• Computer proficiency in MS Office suite.
• Familiarity with geotechnical software (e.g., RocScience suite or similar)
• Strong planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work under pressure and autonomously.
• Excellent attention to detail and time management skills to meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills to interact with multidisciplinary teams and present technical findings.
• Commitment to safety.

Desirable:

• Project Management experience
• 5+ years of relevant work experience in a mining environment in a geotechnical position.
• Strong understanding of slope stability principles, geotechnical instrumentation, and failure mechanisms
• Exposure to geothermal and geotechnical/geothermal monitoring systems.

The Requirement

• Must be available for FIFO to Lihir
• Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment medical assessment.
• Must have proof of a completed Police Clearance within the last six months.

Our Commitment to You

Our FIFO employees stay in a secure and comfortable camp, in an en-suite and airconditioned room equipped with a 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 court. Paid members can access the Lihir Club which has a swimming pool, tennis and squash courts, restaurant/bar area and deck with amazing Pacific Ocean views! Our café and deli are available for takeaway 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 an 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!

Newmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Underpinned by our values of Safety, Integrity, Sustainability, 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 31st January 2025.

To Apply

To apply, email your CV and other relevant documentation to apply@pngworkforce.com. Please include the Job ID "#22239" in the email's subject to ensure your application is processed.