Newmont has recently acquired Newcrest Mining creating the world’s leading gold mining company.

With operations around the world, our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities where we operate. We aim to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and supported to bring their whole unique self to work. We bring out the best in each other, inspiring performance, and a shared belief that what we do matters.

Our Lihir operation in Mining Department is now recruiting for the position of Hydrogeologist for FIFO role based at our Lihir Gold Operation (LGO).

We are now seeking expression of interest for the position of Hydrogeologist for a FIFO position based at our Lihir Gold Operation (LGO). Reporting to Superintendent – Hydrogeology, you are required to oversee hydrogeology operations in the Mining area.

The role will have responsibility to:

• Drives and influence proactive safety behaviours within workgroups through visible leadership.
• Ensures all personnel, visitors and contractors comply with site and contractual HSE requirements and hold people accountable for adherence.
• Plans work so that it can be conducted safely; and considers environmental conditions, nearby activities, and the people and other resources needed to complete the work.
• Identify and manage the mine water risks associated with technical aspects of current and new mine developments, and ensuring timely recommendations, resolutions to avoid mine development delays.
• Provide surface water management advice and guidance to Mine Support and Mine Operational activities.
• Planning, maintenance, and construction of all the major open pit surface water drainage systems.
• Preparation & development of the mine surface and ground water management plan and communicate water related issues to mine operations.
• Develop and design water/slope depressurisation programmes.
• Analyse and review – monitoring data for water management (Surface and ground water management)
• Develop workable data management platforms and fit for purpose data to assist with further refinement of conceptual models.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all parties.
• Provides support to Field Personnel where required.

Essential criteria

Ideally, our preferred applicant will have;

• Minimum Bachelor Qualifications in Geosciences – Geology/Hydrogeology, Civil Engineering with Environmental Management.
• Advantage – Post Graduate Qualification
• 3-5 years relevant work experience within a large-scale complex processing plant or heavy industry essential.
• PNG Driver’s License Class 6
• High Degree of competence in MS applications
• Knowledge of Geological and Mining Modelling software’s
• Sound Planning and analytical Skills.
• Proficient in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer proficiency in MS Office suite.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work under pressure and autonomously.
• Excellent attention to detail and time management skills to meet deadlines.

The Requirements

• Must be available for FIFO to Lihir Island, New Ireland Province
• 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

Newmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Underpinned by our values of Safety, Sustainability, Integrity, 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 16^th July 2024.

To Apply

To apply, email your CV and other relevant documentation to apply@pngworkforce.com. Please include the Job ID "#20478" in the email's subject to ensure your application is processed.