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 Fixed Plant Maintenance is now recruiting for the position of Maintenance Coordinator – Workshops.

As a Maintenance Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in providing technical expertise and coordinate maintenance activities to align with the production plan for workshop tasks, including rebuilding fixed cranes and compressors. This involves understanding plant priorities and the long-term maintenance schedule through the Planning Department.

Your responsibilities will extend setting performance objectives for your team, understanding and monitoring the effectiveness of procedures, and identifying improvement opportunities.

The preferred candidate must hold a Mechanical Trade Certificate (Mechanical Fitting / Machinist) and have over 7 years of experience in mechanical maintenance within the mining environment, including experience at a senior supervisory level. You will demonstrate your expertise by providing technical input for the Maintenance plan, scoping complex work, and supporting long-term planning and shutdowns. Additionally, you will ensure effective procedures, coordinate contractor support for inspections and testing, oversee Maintenance Operational Readiness, stay updated on equipment defects, conduct QA/QC audits, and lead or participate in critical RCAs as needed.

We strongly encourage National Papua New Guinean Candidates to apply so, if you are a self-motivated leader and have strong active listening and interpersonal skills for rapport building, conflict resolution and training, this role if for you.

What we offer

For this opportunity, Lihir is offering a 22:20 FIFO roster from a range of designated marshalling points.

We are committed to ensuring that our team members are kept healthy and safe. To achieve this, we provide comfortable camp accommodations, as well as balanced meals prepared by our culinary team.  Team members can expect access to TV and Wi-Fi, our on-site gym, and a variety of recreational activities.  All our team members are also rewarded with a host of great benefits, including competitive salary and continuous growth and development opportunities.

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 12/07/2024.

To Apply

To apply, email your CV and other relevant documentation to apply@pngworkforce.com. Please include the Job ID "#20454" in the email's subject to ensure your application is processed.