Our Lihir operation in the Power and Utilities is now recruiting for the Supervisor—shift Operations position. Reporting to the Superintendent of operations, the successful candidate will supervise the daily operational activities of the Power Station operations and team to ensure optimum plant equipment availability and reliability is achieved in a safe and timely manner.

The role will have the following responsibilities, but are not limited to:

• Complete any HSE tasks only if the hazards and any potential consequences are understood and any corrections are first agreed upon by the relevant Supervisor
• Supervises team members in the operation of the Diesel Power Station & Interim Power Station to meeting KPIs to align with meeting set targets.
• Ensures the team monitors all systems effectively and raises any issues/defects through notifications to capture in weekly planning for planned maintenance works
• Assists in the management and creation of SOP, reviews and updates, and IRS creation, reviews and updates. Produce Shift Reports and SAP work requests in the system
• Plans work so that it can be conducted safely through a pre-start meeting by leading the Team to look at the shift ahead and tasks involved
• Ensures the PTW team on shift conducts isolations safely and issues a Permit to Work for maintenance work on time and by the site Permit to Work standard and system
• Develops team members through feedback, coaching and organising formal training for the team onsite. This also includes practical training, though (OJT)
• Creates opportunities for people to work together to enable them to contribute to the business and learn from each other

Training & Experience

Qualifications

• Power Station Operator/Technician Certificate
• Relevant Mechanical/Electrical trades Certification with Power Station Operations experience
• Certificate in Workplace Assessment and Training or similar (Power Station Operations related
• Relevant Boiler Ticket for Water Tube and Exhaust Gas Boilers
• PNG National Driver's licence

Knowledge and Experience

• 5+ years relevant work experience.
• Working knowledge of heavy industrial Power Stations and systems
• Excellent verbal, written & communication skills
• Computer proficiency in the MS Office suite
• Sound planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• 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, conflict resolution & training

Working Conditions

• Must be open to a FIFO role
• Roster 28:14
• Ability to complete a pre-employment medical assessment
• Must have proof of a completed Police Clearance within the last six months

At Newmont, our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures that everyone can work to their full potential, free from discrimination, while respecting the cultures, religions, and governance of the regions in which we operate. Guided by our values of Safety, Integrity, Sustainability, Responsibility, and Inclusion, our Lihir team – 90% of which are Papua New Guinean – is dedicated to creating a culturally rich and supportive environment where meaningful, long-term connections can be formed within the industry.