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 Ancillary Fleet Maintenance is now recruiting for the position of Senior Specialist – General Fabrication.

As a Senior Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in providing technical and supervisory leadership in the Ancillary Team Fabrication Workshop. Your responsibilities will extend to continuous improvement of maintenance plans, safety compliance and team management, training, and development.

Your expertise will be demonstrated by maximising asset availability and reliability to meet operational requirements, maintaining, and updating Welding Procedures and associated Inspection and Test Plans, and ensuring the timely completion of weekly schedules. Your proactive approach will ensure that all Work Orders are processed efficiently with the required level of detail.

The preferred candidate must possess a Trade Certificate in Fabrication/Welding or Mechanical Engineering complemented by Welding Supervisor and/or Welding Inspector Qualifications (ESSENTIAL). Demonstrated experience with O&K – Terex RH200 Shovels, CAT 785 Haul Trucks, 6060 Shovels, 6020 Diggers, EX1200, and EX2600 Hitachi Diggers is also required for this position.

We strongly encourage National Papa 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 17/05/2024.

To Apply

To apply, email your CV and other relevant documentation to apply@pngworkforce.com. Please include the Job ID "#20515" in the email's subject to ensure your application is processed.