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 a qualified and experienced individual as SENIOR PLANNER

About the role

New Porgera Limited (NPL) is currently seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as Senior Planner. The Senior Planner’s role is to ensure that planned maintenance activities are appropriately planned (resources, parts, equipment, tooling) and scheduled (with production and maintenance) so that the work progresses on scheduled in a safe, efficient and repeatable manner. The successful incumbents will work in Fixed Plant Maintenance Department.

In this role, you will;

• Responsible for Planning and Scheduling the Maintenance Site Services weekly Schedule in consultation with Production, Reliability and Maintenance
• Long term plan for Plant Shutdowns ensuring resources, parts, materials, equipment and services are available when required
• Define with Operations, Maintenance and Engineering sections required shutdown work scopes. Ensuring that all inspections, recertification, repair, overhaul and modifications requirements are included in such scope of works
• Provide significant input into the development of maintenance strategies to ensure that PM’s will deliver desired equipment performance measures
• Maintain a high level of health, safety and environmental awareness and comply with all relevant NPL policies & Procedures

About You

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

• A Recognized Diploma or Degree qualification in Engineering is highly desirable
• Experience in Mining, Oil & Gas or Heavy Industry environments
• A Recognized trade certificate or extensive experience in a similar role is essential
• Sound knowledge of maintenance planning, budgeting, cost estimation and scheduling principles and procedures
• Strong knowledge of Mine Safety & Inspection regulations, and a commitment to safety in all aspects of planning
• Minimal of 5 years’ experience in Planning or relevant technical area desirable
• Sound knowledge & experience using (CMMS) Computerized Maintenance Management Systems
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office applications (MS Word, Excel and Outlook) Oracle and SAP

Mobilization Requirement

This is a PNG National Staff position, a site-based role on a Fly in Fly out arrangement with rotation of 21 days on and 14 days off, they must reside in Mt Hagen, Lae or Port Moresby. Must successfully pass a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol screening. (This will be arranged only for successful candidates who progress after the interview stage) and have an up-to-date Police Clearance Certificate (acquired within the last 6 months).

Join Our Team as a Senior Planner

Embrace an exciting career opportunity with New Porgera Limited as a Senior Planner. In this dynamic role, you’ll have the chance to work with a dynamic innovative team in a dynamic working environment. This FIFO position offers a great work-life balance, along with competitive compensation, flexible benefits and a generous life and health insurance Cover. Make a meaningful impact in your career with us at New Porgera Limited by working in a world class Open Pit and Underground mine.