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 Dogging/Rigging will perform rigging and dogman activities in support of Mobile Crane and Fixed Plant operations across process plant and mining environments, including crushing, grinding, flotation, conveyor systems, support facilities, and associated ancillary equipment, in accordance with approved site procedures, lift plans, and safety standards.

Essential Duties

• Performs rigging and dogman activities in the field on fixed and mobile plant equipment, structures, and processing facility components.
• Communicates effectively with Supervisors, Crane Operators, and other work groups regarding day-to-day technical issues by providing timely updates, seeking input where required, and supporting maintenance priorities while building effective working relationships across operations.
• Escalates issues, delays, or constraints that may impact the safe or timely execution of assigned tasks.
• Conducts preventative maintenance inspections on plant equipment and rigging gear as directed, in accordance with site procedures.
• Ensures the rigging shed, tools, and equipment within the area of responsibility are maintained in a safe and serviceable condition.
• Applies skills and experience to tasks and actively supports the development of others through knowledge sharing and on-the-job guidance.

Training & Experience

• 3–5 years of relevant work experience, preferably within heavy industry and ideally in a mining environment
• Intermediate to advanced rigging and dogman competency (Essential).
• Demonstrated experience performing rigging and dogman activities across fixed and mobile plant equipment and infrastructure.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work autonomously when required.
• High attention to detail, supported by effective time management and task prioritisation skills.
• Well-developed active listening and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration across work groups.
• Intermediate to advanced rigging and dogman competency (Essential).
• Minimum Grade 10 education or equivalent (Essential).
• PNG National Driver’s License (Essential).
• Works in accordance with the PNG Mine Safety Act, Newmont Standards, safety policies and procedures, environmental policies, and all relevant departmental operating procedures.
• Demonstrated sound knowledge of rigging and dogman activities, including experience supporting mobile crane operations.

Working Conditions
This is a FIFO role on a 28/14 rotating day and night shift roster.

At Newmont, our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures that everyone can work to their full potential, free from discrimination, while respecting the cultures, religions, and governance of the regions in which we operate. Guided by our values of Safety, Integrity, Sustainability, Responsibility, and Inclusion, our Lihir team – 90% of which are Papua New Guinean – is dedicated to creating a culturally rich and supportive environment where meaningful, long-term connections can be formed within the industry.

We believe in the strength of our people and the positive impact we can create together. Newmont employees are rewarded with a competitive salary, flexible packaging options, and programs that recognize those who go above and beyond. We know no candidate meets every qualification listed, so if you share our values and feel you can make a meaningful contribution, we encourage you to apply – we’d love to hear from you!

To Apply

To apply, email your CV and other relevant documentation to [email protected]. Please include the Job ID "#26897" in the email's subject to ensure your application is processed.