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

As Planner - Mechanical, you will provide instrumentation planning expertise to ensure maintenance work is sufficiently planned and ready for scheduling for the Fixed Plant, and Asset Management maintenance teams to execute work safely.

Essential Duties

• Review and prioritise work requests/work orders, confirm scope, safety hazards, and planning requirements.
• Plan work in SAP/CMMS with clear job instructions, safety analyses, OEM specs, and drawings.
  Estimate resources, materials, and duration in collaboration with requesters/supervisors.Plan modular shutdowns and overhauls, including scope, risk assessment, and scheduling.
• Update work orders with task lists, documentation, materials, and resource requirements.
• Order materials via SAP and arrange vendor purchases or external services.
• Expedite materials and adjust schedules to align with plant downtime.
• Create and update ARs for BoMs, task lists, and improvements.
• Hand over work orders to the scheduler and ensure readiness for execution.
• Review completed work packs for improvements and submit ARs.
• Ensure all approved work orders have complete information for scheduling.

Training & Experience

• Technical Diploma or Trades Certificate in Electrical Engineering, Maintenance or similar
• Relevant work experience essential in fixed plant maintenance planning and scheduling in heavy industry, preferably minerals processing.
• Skilled in the use of CMMS & SAP software to manage the day-to-day planning of maintenance activities.
• Proficient in planning concepts and sound understanding of Work Management processes.
• Proficient in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer proficiency in the MS Office suite.
• Sound 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 active listening & interpersonal skills for rapport building, conflict resolution & training.

Working Conditions

You’ll be part of the Planning team on a 22:20 FIFO roster, helping ensure maintenance work is sufficiently planned and ready for scheduling.

If you feel that you could make a meaningful contribution in this role, we encourage you to discuss this opportunity with your current people leader and how it aligns with your longer term career goals.

To support you in your application, we have created a range of resources available to all Newmont People including information on eligibility criteria and FAQs. Find out more by visiting our page in Discovery: Internal Employee Resources

As a current employee or contractor, please submit your application is MS Word or Adobe format online via the Internal Job Postings link on Discovery. Please submit your application before the advertised closing date of 29 December 2025 by quoting the role's reference number: 41081.

If you have issues applying through Discovery or would like to learn more about the role before applying, please contact the relevant member of our Talent Acquisition Team.

To Apply

To apply, email your CV and other relevant documentation to [email protected]. Please include the Job ID "#25872" in the email's subject to ensure your application is processed.