About Newmont

At Newmont, we’re not just a world-leading gold and metals producer – we’re a team united by our commitment to shaping a more inclusive, sustainable, and responsible mining industry. Joining us means becoming part of a global, diverse workforce where everyone is valued, empowered, and encouraged to grow. Our people are the heart of our success, bringing exceptional skill, integrity, and dedication to everything we do as an organization and we’re dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.

About Lihir

Our Lihir Operation, located on the beautiful island of Niolam, approximately 800km north of Papua New Guinea's capital, Port Moresby, is one of the world’s largest gold mines. Set within a geothermically active, extinct volcanic crater, Lihir operates an open-pit mine producing refractory ore, which undergoes pressure oxidation and conventional leaching to recover gold. Our workforce includes both residential and commute rosters, creating a diverse and dynamic team. Lihir offers a range of recreational facilities, including a gym, sports club, restaurant, bar, swimming pool, tennis and squash courts, and a 9-hole golf course. For those who enjoy the outdoors, the Lihir fishing and boating clubs provide access to pristine waters and beaches, while our onsite deli and café serve fresh local and imported produce, barista-made coffee, and freshly baked goods.

We are proud to work closely with the local Lihirian community and value its vibrant culture. Through initiatives like our School to Mine program, we offer meaningful employment, training, and development opportunities for Lihirian men and women, as well as scholarships and vocational apprenticeships. We also partner with the New Ireland Province to ensure economic benefits flow directly to the community, strengthening our commitment to sustainable development and positive local impact.

Dimensons

Demonstrates personal responsibility for own health and safety and develops an understanding of the legal requirements, HSE standards and standard operating procedures relevant to direct work area.

Purpose

To operate plant and equipment in various areas of the Oxygen Plant safely as directed by immediate supervisor.

Essential Duties

Safety & Sustainability

• Ensure personal and team compliance with all company HSE requirements & policies including Fitness for Work.
• Complete any HSE tasks only if the hazards and any potential consequences are understood and any corrections are firstly agreed by the relevant Supervisor.

Growth Strategy / Governance

• Actively seeks cost reduction opportunities and identifies & reports any cost wastage within designated area.

Operational Excellence

• Carrie out work as directed by immediate Supervisor in the Oxygen Plant areas and ensures that all safe working procedures are observed.
• Ensure all works for the shift (inspections, identifying defects, system verifications, routine schedules, SOP’s etc.) are completed within all safety, environmental and company compliance processes and guidelines.
• Operate oxygen process plant equipment as directed completing Daily Plans & Work Inspections advising immediate Supervisor of the need for Work Notifications for any defects or hazards found in the area.
• As directed, undertakes regular inspections of all plant areas of responsibility.
• Participates in skills training, shift handover communications, toolbox meetings and any other activities as required by the Supervisor.

People

• A high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Excellent listening skills.
• Able to multitask in a dynamic environment.

Training and Experience

Knowledge:

• Work well with others, listens actively, seeks inputs and asks clarification questions to check understanding staying focused and composed in a variety of work situations.
• Effectively manages own time to complete tasks in line with job expectations and requirements adjusting plans to cater for unforeseen events / disruptions.
• Recognise problems and proactively works towards resolution under the guidance of immediate Supervisor.
• Recognizes opportunities to minimize waste and addresses it according to the HSE and operational standards and practices.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years relevant work experience as an operator in a cryogenic or oil refinery plant essential, either through experience in a similar operation or through progression as Trainee Operator.
• Sound awareness of equipment and maintenance issues.
• Good verbal & written communication skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously from time to time.
• High attention to detail with good time management skills.
• Strong active listening & interpersonal skills.

Skills and Abilities:

• Work in accordance with PNG Mine Safety Act, Newmont Safety System, Safety Policies and Procedures and Newmont Environment policies and all departmental operating procedures.
• Knowledgeable in the operation of compressor, turbine and cooling water system.
• Ability to operate SCADA and DCS control system.

Working Condition

• The position is in Lihir Island.
• This is a FIFO role on a 28/14 roster and the incumbent can be expected to operate shifts anywhere from very early morning through to finishing after last light operations are completed.

To Apply

To apply, email your CV and other relevant documentation to [email protected]. Please include the Job ID "#23014" in the email's subject to ensure your application is processed.