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, Condition Monitoring will conduct condition monitoring and diagnostic activities to assess the health and performance of equipment, ensuring early detection of potential failures and supporting proactive maintenance to improve asset reliability and operational efficiency.

Essential Duties

• Execute condition monitoring and diagnostic activities.
• Assess collected data to detect anomalies and provide corrective actions.
• Liaise with maintenance teams to ensure timely intervention and resolution of identified issues.
• Maintain and administer condition monitoring tools and equipment to ensure data accuracy.
• Prepare and report findings from condition monitoring activities for use in maintenance planning.
• Execute inspections of critical equipment to evaluate operating conditions and potential risks.
• Assist root cause analysis (RCA) processes to address equipment failures.
• Deliver training to operational and maintenance staff on condition monitoring practices.
• Monitor compliance with safety and operational standards during monitoring activities and report any non-conformance to Supervisor.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the effectiveness of condition monitoring programs.

Training & Experience

• Trade qualified and/or holding a higher certification or degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Proven experience in vibration data collection and analysis within heavy industry, preferably in a fixed plant environment.
• Strong knowledge of complex rotating equipment, including maintenance strategies and fault diagnostics.
• Demonstrated problem-solving capability with a strong aptitude for resolving technical challenges.
• Well-developed computer skills, including the Microsoft Office Suite and Power BI.
• Experience using SAP or similar Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Working knowledge of vibration analysis software is desirable.
• Solid understanding of condition monitoring techniques, including vibration analysis, thermography, oil sampling and analysis interpretation, and non-destructive testing (e.g. ultrasonic thickness testing, dye penetrant testing, magnetic particle inspection, laser alignment).
• Class 6 PNG Driver’s Licence preferred but not essential.

Working Conditions

This is a FIFO role on a 21:21 roster.

If you feel that you could make a meaningful contribution in this role, we encourage you to discuss this opportunity with your current people leader and how it aligns with your longer term career goals.

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To Apply

To apply, email your CV and other relevant documentation to [email protected]. Please include the Job ID "#26087" in the email's subject to ensure your application is processed.