Purpose

Reporting to the Senior Engineer – Electrical & Instrumentation, this role provides technical expertise to support the operations, maintenance, and technical service teams responsible for crushing, grinding, flotation, leaching, and gold recovery during regular operations, as well as offering technical support during plant shutdowns.

Essential Duties

Among other responsibilities, as a Technical Trainer, you will be accountable for:

• Provide technical support for electrical and instrumentation systems across various areas (crushing, grinding, flotation, leach, gold recovery).
• Ensure proper selection, installation, and commissioning of instruments and valves per site standards.
• Supervise and monitor routine, breakdown, and planned maintenance to reduce downtime and improve productivity.
• Maintain and update instrument documentation (P&IDs, datasheets, loop drawings) in line with industry standards.
• Promote safety and ensure compliance with HSE requirements, holding team members, visitors, and contractors accountable for safety.
• Plan work safely, considering environmental conditions and resources.
• Develop team members through feedback, coaching, and training.
• Oversee maintenance of instrumentation and control equipment, ensuring adherence to the maintenance schedule.
• Contribute to the development of preventative maintenance strategies to enhance asset performance and reliability.
• Actively pursue and implement cost reduction initiatives.

Training & Experience

Our ideal Technical Trainer – E&I should possess:

• 5 years of maintenance experience within the mining or oil & gas industry.
• Technical degree or trade qualification (Dual Qualification in Electrical & Instrumentation) is essential.
• Advanced knowledge in the installation, repair, and calibration of industrial instrumentation (e.g., flow, pressure, temperature) and in the repair and maintenance of electrical equipment (HV/LV motors, motor control centers, and power distribution systems).
• Grade A Australian Electrical Licence is a must.
• HV (High Voltage) ticket is highly regarded.
• Supervisory experience is desirable.
• Additional specialist post-trade or tertiary qualifications are desirable.
• Cert IV in Training and Assessment is highly desirable.
• Current driver's licence is essential.

Working Conditions

For this opportunity, Lihir is offering a 22:20 FIFO roster from a range of designated marshalling points.

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.

Submit your application before the advertised closing date: December 12, 2024

To Apply

To apply, email your CV and other relevant documentation to apply@pngworkforce.com. Please include the Job ID "#21811" in the email's subject to ensure your application is processed.