Your Impact

At Newmont, technology underpins safe, continuous and productive mining operations. In this role, you will ensure the reliable installation, maintenance and optimisation of in-pit and surface communication systems that enable our teams to operate safely and effectively. Your work will directly support fleet performance, operator safety and operational continuity across site.

As part of our team, you will

• Maintain and support in-cabin mining technology solutions, including fleet management, fatigue monitoring and collision detection systems.
• Maintain and support surface communication systems including WiFi, Private LTE, TV’s, digital radios, fibre and CCTV.
• Monitor and optimise IT/OT system performance to minimise downtime and sustain productivity.
• Execute preventative maintenance programs across communication and technology systems.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting to operators and site users.
• Identify, track, escalate and resolve technology-related issues with clear documentation and communication.
• Support mining technology projects aligned with operational priorities.
• Coordinate and support vendors and contractors to meet performance and compliance standards.
• Maintain accurate asset records and adhere to IT service level agreements (SLAs).
• Contribute ideas for continuous improvement and proactively raise safety or operational risks.
• Participate in training programs to stay updated on new technology and improve technical skills.

Prerequisites for your success in this role

To succeed in this role, you will bring a technical foundation in communications and mining technology systems, combined with a practical, hands-on approach to troubleshooting and continuous improvement. You will be comfortable working in operational mining environments and committed to delivering reliable technology solutions that support safe and productive site operations.

You will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science or a related field (Diploma in Electronics and Communications also considered).
• Experience in communications systems, radio systems, electronics or mine-site communication environments.
• Exposure to in-pit mining environments is highly regarded.
• Experience supporting fleet management systems, fatigue monitoring and collision avoidance technology (Modular Dispatch and heavy drill systems advantageous).
• Experience with Private LTE communication networks.
• Strong troubleshooting capability across IT/OT and communication systems.
• Understanding of project execution and vendor/contractor management principles.
• Proficiency in MS Office and strong technical documentation skills.
• Familiarity with compliance and regulatory requirements within a mining environment.
• Self-motivated and comfortable working in demanding in-pit conditions.
• Safety-focused and prepared to stop unsafe work.
• A collaborative team player who communicates effectively.
• Curious, willing to learn and open to development.
• Committed to completing tasks on schedule and meeting performance standards.

Your work environment

This role is based on a 21:21 Fly-in, Fly-out (FIFO) roster to Lihir Island, PNG, working day shifts only.

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.

You will collaborate closely with Mining Operations, Maintenance, Safety and site leadership teams, as well as external technology vendors and service providers. This is a hands-on, operational role supporting critical communication infrastructure that enables safe and productive mining activities.

Why Join Newmont

You will have the opportunity to work with advanced mining technologies in a collaborative and high-performing environment that values development, innovation and continuous improvement.

If you are motivated by technology, safety and teamwork and ready to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply.