Technician - Processing (Coarse Ore Stockpile)
Advertised: 02 January 2025
Newmont
Heavy Equipment, Mining, Oil and Gas | National Capital District, Morobe, Autonomous Region of Bougainville, East Sepik, East New Britain, Madang, Milne Bay, New Ireland, West New Britain, Western Highlands
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.
Purpose
The Technician - Processing's (Corse Ore Stockpile) role is to optimize milling throughputs by ensuring the proper blending of feed (fines and rocks) and sourcing the correct blends for either direct milling or flotation.
Essential Duties
As a Technician - Processing (Coarse Ore Stockpile), you will be responsible for overseeing the COS blend requirements to ensure that both production and safety guidelines are met on a daily basis. Your duties will include:
- Maximizing production and ensuring compliance with the COS stockpile plan.
- Adhering to the daily blending and milling strategy.
- Ensuring that 966 and 992 Loaders, as well as dozers, are available for duty through proper pre-start checks, fault reporting, and adherence to correct operating practices.
- Reading, understanding, and complying with the Daily Plan and Metallurgical operating parameters. If compliance is not possible, you must inform the Area Supervisor and provide a detailed explanation in the shift handover report.
- Ensuring compliance with procedures and processes at all times, for both you and your colleagues. If compliance is not achievable, escalate the issue to your supervisor before proceeding.
- Conducting regular inspections of all plant equipment in your area of responsibility, promptly reporting any hazards or breakdowns.
Training & Experience
- 3 – 5 years relevant work experience is essential in heavy industry preferably within a mineral processing environment.
- Certificate 4 in Resource Processing is highly regarded.
- Minimum level of Grade 10 education desirable.
- Current HMO license and/or have experience in operating loaders and dozers.
- Current Class 7 PNG Driver's Licence or ability to obtain is essential.
- Previous experience in delivery and assessment of training desirable.
Working Conditions
For this opportunity, Lihir is offering a 28:14 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. 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 and annual incentive program.
We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!
To Apply
To apply, email your CV and other relevant documentation to apply@pngworkforce.com. Please include the Job ID "#22069" in the email's subject to ensure your application is processed.
More information
Job ID: #22069
Industry: Heavy Equipment, Mining, Oil and Gas
Location: National Capital District, Morobe, Autonomous Region of Bougainville, East Sepik, East New Britain, Madang, Milne Bay, New Ireland, West New Britain, Western Highlands, Papua New Guinea
Company: Newmont
Company Description: Newmont is the world’s leading gold company and a producer of copper, silver, zinc and lead. The Company’s world-class portfolio of assets, prospects and talent is anchored in favorable mining jurisdictions in Africa, Australia, Latin America & Caribbean, North America, and Papua New Guinea. Newmont is the only gold producer listed in the S&P 500 Index and is widely recognized for its principled environmental, social, and governance practices. The Company is an industry leader in value creation, supported by robust safety standards, superior execution, and technical expertise. Newmont was founded in 1921 and has been publicly traded since 1925.
Company Website: https://www.newmont.com/
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