Newmont has recently acquired Newcrest Mining creating the world’s leading gold mining company.

With operations around the world, our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities where we operate. We aim to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and supported to bring their whole unique self to work. We bring out the best in each other, inspiring performance, and a shared belief that what we do matters.

Our Lihir operation in Mining Department is now recruiting for the position of Trainer – Mining based at our Lihir Gold Operation (LGO).

Reporting to the Senior Mine Trainer, you are required to assist Mining Training Senior Trainers to meet all targeted training outcomes and objectives by focusing on their own behaviours and ensuring compliance to all Newmont - Lihir Operating Procedures.

The role will have responsibility to:

• To assist senior Trainers, to ensure safe operation of Haul Trucks, Auxiliary Equipment, or Loading Equipment as directed by the Production Superintendent.
• Ensuring tasks are carried out in accordance with Safe Operating Procedures.
• Ensure their own competency levels are maintained by attendance at scheduled training.
• Works constructively within a diverse group of people.
• Delivers consistently on commitments and takes accountability for own development.
• To conduct training activities for Mining Technicians, Trainee Technicians and Mining personnel plus Business partners -to safely operate equipment as per Site standards.

Essential criteria

Ideally, our preferred applicant will have;

• Relevant surface mining qualification.
• Relevant mobile equipment qualifications
• PNG National Driver’s License essential.
• Immersive simulator skills.
• Certificate IV in training and assessing.
• 3 – 5 years relevant work experience essential in heavy industry preferably within a mining environment; either through experience in a similar operation or through progression.
• Good verbal and 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.

The Requirements

• This opportunity is open to PNG citizens who are currently employed by Newmont
• Must be available for FIFO to Lihir
• Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment medical assessment.
• Must have proof of a completed Police Clearance within the last six months.

Our Commitment to You

Newmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Underpinned by our values of Safety, Sustainability, Integrity, Responsibility and Inclusion, our commitment is to respect the rights of every individual to work to their highest potential, free of discrimination, as well as the cultures, religions, and governing codes applicable to each country in which we operate.

If you share our values and feel that you could make a meaningful difference in this role, submit your application through our website before the advertised closing date.

To Apply

To apply, email your CV and other relevant documentation to apply@pngworkforce.com. Please include the Job ID "#20498" in the email's subject to ensure your application is processed.