About this Role

We are seeking a driven, experienced and qualified Superintendent to join the Mine Asset Management team.

Reporting to the Manager Asset Management, you will manage a team and oversee the maintenance and operation of mobile assets, ensuring reliability, safety, and cost-effective management of welding and fabrication maintenance activities.

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.

In this varied role, your day-to-day key accountabilities will include:

• Monitor the maintenance and operation of welding and fabrication activities on the mobile assets in both the workshop and various field locations.
• Formulate and execute maintenance schedules to improve equipment availability and performance.
• Assess downtime data and advise strategies to minimize disruptions in mobile asset operations.
• Educate operators on safe and effective use of mobile equipment where it may impact structural or attachment integrity.
• Partner with stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of spare parts and services.
• Execute routine field and workshop inspections to identify potential issues and ensure compliance with standards.
• Facilitate cross-departmental efforts to ensure mobile equipment availability.
• Keep detailed reports on equipment performance and maintenance activities.
• Implement cost-reduction initiatives for mobile asset management without compromising quality.
• Drive and influence proactive safety behaviours through visible leadership.
• Support, coach and mentor Technical Specialists and Supervisors.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement.

Your training, skills and experience checklist

Here is what we would need so see from you!

• Extensive experience in boiler making, welding, fabrication and heavy machinery within large-scale mining operations.
• Previous experience leading, coaching and mentoring teams with diverse skills and capabilities in a diverse cultural environment.
• Experience with carrying out risk assessments, verifications and workplace inspections to ensure site standards and safe working environments.
• Previous use of computerized maintenance management systems and SAP.
• High level understanding of incident and investigation processes.
• Boiler Making, Mechanical and Engineering Trade Certificates.
• Formal Engineering qualifications is desirable.
• A motivated problem solver dedicated to continuously improving their work environment.
• Strong active listening & interpersonal skills for rapport building.
• 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.