Newmont is the world’s leading gold company and a producer of copper, silver, zinc, and lead. Our commitment to responsible mining, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility sets us apart in the industry. We are an equal-opportunity employer and are proud of our diverse workforce that spans the United States, Canada, Australia, Ghana, Peru, Suriname and Papua New Guinea.

Join us and unearth your potential in a global company that is at the forefront of shaping the future of the mining industry.

Lihir Operation is a tier-one open cut mining operation based on Aniolam island, in the Lihir Group of Islands, located in New Ireland Province approximately 800km north of Port Moresby. It is one of the world’s largest producing gold mines and is located on a geothermally active extinct volcanic crater. Production first commenced in 1997. The operation consists of an open pit mine producing refractory ore, which is treated using pressure oxidation before the gold is recovered by a conventional leach process.

About this Role

Reporting to the Superintendent – Reliability this role is key to minimising equipment downtime and providing highly technical experience in pressure plant integrity.

As an expatriate, you will play a critical role in the ongoing development of the team, in support of Newmont’s commitment to developing our national and local workforce.

This role will be working a 22:20 roster and is offered on a 2-year Fixed Term-Full time basis.

Your role will consist of:

• Develop risk-based inspection strategies
• Develop the integrity management and inspection strategies for pressure systems, pipelines and tanks
• Review, assess and update the integrity management and inspection data for pressure systems, pipelines and tanks
• Provide effective technical advice to Inspectors and Engineers, ensuring threats are evaluated, procedures are followed, and work is completed in accordance with the company technical procedures
• Organise and or conduct Fitness for service assessments for piping, tanks and pressure vessels
• Ensure any actions arising from inspection activities are fully reported and communicated
• Maintain temporary Repair registers and ensures plans are in place to execute permanent repairs
• Develop repair scopes for pressure vessels and provide guidance and advice to other Engineers to develop repair scope
• Perform effective review of inspection data, results trending and provide recommendations for repair and replacement methodologies
• Perform root cause analysis and failure investigation on systems and equipment
• Provide timely and accurate reports informing Client of anomalies and recommend actions to be taken
• Co-ordinate and participate in periodic plant and equipment history reviews
• Provide coaching, guidance and development to Engineers
• Drives and influences proactive safety behaviours

Your training, skills and experience checklist

Here is what we would need so see from you!

• Extensive experience working in a large-scaled mining or heavy industrial environments
• Proven experience working as a Senior Engineer in Asset Integrity and providing coaching and guidance
• Tertiary Qualifications in Mechanical Engineering or relevant discipline
• Working knowledge of the following codes, standards, and systems: API570 Piping Inspection code, API510 Pressure Vessel Inspection Code, AS1210 Pressure Vessels, AS3788, Pressure equipment – In-service Inspection, API653, Tanks - Inspection, repair, alteration, and reconstruction
• Advanced experience proficiency with Microsoft office suite
• Must hold or willing to obtain a IEPNG Membership
• Advanced information monitoring and management skills
• Advanced planning, organising and prioritising skills
• Sound planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work under pressure
• Excellent attention to detail and time management skills to meet deadlines
• Be able to work a FIFO roster in PNG
• Ability to complete a pre-employment medical assessment
• Must be able to complete a National Police Check & Navex Risk Rate Screening
• Ability to satisfy all requirements for PNG Work Permit and Visa

Working conditions and location

This role is offered on a 22:20 Fly in, Fly out (FIFO) roster from Australia to Lihir Island.

Our FIFO employees stay in a secure and comfortable camp, in an en-suited and airconditioned room equipped with mini fridge, TV and Wi-Fi. A variety of healthy meal options are catered for at our mess; and the wet mess provides a relaxed social setting where employees can unwind with a game of pool or darts.

We offer a range of recreational activities including our on-site gym and basketball court. Paid members can access the Lihir Club which has a swimming pool, tennis and squash courts, restaurant/bar area and deck with amazing Pacific Ocean views! Our café and deli are available for take away coffees and snacks, as well as local and imported grocery items (inc. fresh fruit).

Newmont employees are rewarded with a competitive salary package, options for salary packaging and annual incentive program.

We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!

Newmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Underpinned by our values of Safety, Integrity, Sustainability, 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 quoting reference number 34639 before the advertised closing date: 16 January 2024.

To Apply

To apply, email your CV and other relevant documentation to apply@pngworkforce.com. Please include the Job ID "#22003" in the email's subject to ensure your application is processed.