Engineer, Senior -Mine Technical Site Projects (228449)

About Us

New Porgera Limited (NPL) is a leading mining company dedicated to sustainable practices and community engagement in Papua New Guinea. As the operator of the Porgera Gold Mine, we focus on extracting high-quality mineral resources while prioritizing the well-being of our employees, the environment, and the local communities. Our commitment to safety, innovation, and responsible mining ensures that we not only contribute to the economy but also support the development and prosperity of the regions we operate in. At NPL, we strive to create a positive impact, fostering strong relationships with stakeholders and promoting sustainable growth for future generations.

The New Porgera Limited now has a vacancy for Engineer, Senior -Mine Technical Site Projects (228449)

About the role

Reporting to the Superintendent - MTS Projects, the successful candidate is responsible for all the major earthworks and construction projects in the Open Pit mine environs. Such projects involve aspects of Mining, Geotechnical and Civil Engineering and would include; road construction, bridges, drains, fencing, buildings, earthworks pads, retaining structures, drill pads, stockpile areas, waste dump foundation preparation, quarries and vegetation clearing.

In this role, you will:

• Fills in for Superintendent position to supervise the Projects team while the Superintendent is on Field Break and Leave
• Ensure different project designs are completed in time and in line with the monthly schedule with all supporting documentation.
• Ensure project schedules are appropriately developed considering interaction with production schedules, and monitored for timely delivery
• Ensure all projects are closely monitored and managed
• Ensure engineering designs meet site safety standard and other applicable standards, and ensuring operational requirements are addressed
• Liaise with relevant departments in order to complete designs efficiently and effectively
• Liaise with relevant departments/stakeholders in order to complete projects within budget and according to design and plan
• Maintain a high level of health and safety awareness and comply with the PJV Occupational Health & Safety Policy and all health and safety rules and procedures

About You

To succeed in this role, the ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and experience.

• Degree in Mining/Civil Engineering
• 7 plus years’ experience in project designs and supervision, ideally in a surface mining environment
• Well-developed communication and technical skills
• Strong safety focus
• Ability to work well in a team and meet short term deadlines
• Ability to perform duties effectively with minimum supervision, and to supervise others
• Computer skills in MS Office, AutoCAD, Oracle, Minesight, Deswick or similar mine design software experience
• Strong project and contractor management skills
• Strong report writing and presentation skills
• Knowledge and understanding of contract management in the private sector industry
• Knowledge in Project cost management

Mobilization Requirement

In return, you will be joining a world-class mining operation with the opportunity to impact the development and upskilling of our predominantly local workforce, combined with a team keen to learn and absorb knowledge. This offers a unique opportunity to further shape the department and improve NPL’s social performance and people knowledge.

You will be joining an operation that values safety and lead a team towards best-in-class safety practices whilst contributing to the development of a highly capable national workforce, making a lasting impact on the industry.

This role is offered on a FIFO basis with a 21/14 roster and a highly competitive remuneration package.

Closing Date: 08^th June,2025

To Apply

To apply, email your CV and other relevant documentation to [email protected]. Please include the Job ID "#23585" in the email's subject to ensure your application is processed.