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.

About the Role

The Newmont Lihir Gold Mine operations have an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Senior Specialist – Oxygen Mechanical to join the collaborative Processing Plant team.

In this role, you will provide specialised Oxygen Mechanical technical support to the maintenance team. To achieve Oxygen Plant operation optimisation, you will provide a basic level of engineering and advanced training to the Maintenance and operation teams.

You will ideally draw on your years of operations and maintenance experience to implement systems and training so that the national development and progression is enhanced further.

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

Your key accountabilities include:

• Facilitate and coordinate the alignment of maintenance activities and strategy with the production plan
• Oversee the safe, efficient, and effective execution of maintenance work, including major shutdowns to ensure optimised availability of the plant equipment at Oxygen Plant
• Provide technical input into the development of the weekly and yearly Maintenance plan
• Coordinate external contractor/ OEM support for annual inspections, testing/ calibration
• Co-ordinate Maintenance Operational Readiness work for the section
• Participate in critical failure analysis where applicable and proactive process safety reviews
• Provide technical input to develop plans to safely commission the plant in their area after completion of works
• Assess competency, develop competency assessments and training documentation to further develop the workforce
• Conduct Safety Interactions, coaching, & ensuring incidents are reported & investigated
• Drive and influence proactive safety behaviours within workgroups through visible safety leadership

Essential criteria

• Extensive experience in maintenance roles working in large-scale cryogenic gas or oxygen processing plants
• Experience in the planning and delivery of multi-disciplinary shutdowns and maintenance projects
• Previous experience working in Supervisory roles
• Trade qualification in a Mechanical trade including Mechanical Fitter and Turner, Machinist, aircraft mechanic or large compressor technician
• Ability to interpret Engineering drawings, OEM manuals, and standards
• 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 and training

Desirable criteria

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
• Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline
• Demonstrated knowledge of a CMMS (SAP desirable), Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, & MS Project
• Previous Expatriate experience working in a remote location with developing nations
• Proven track record delivering result in small team environments

The Requirements

• Must be open to FIFO in PNG
• Ability to complete a pre-employment medical assessment
• Must be able to complete a National Police Check

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: 25 September 2024.

To Apply

To apply, email your CV and other relevant documentation to apply@pngworkforce.com. Please include the Job ID "#21155" in the email's subject to ensure your application is processed.