Workplace Type: Onsite
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
We are seeking an Advisor - Mechanical to join our team, reporting to the Superintendent – Asset Management Mechanical. In this role, you will lead the strategic planning of future maintenance activities, provide expert mechanical guidance, oversee daily maintenance operations, and support the development of the national workforce at the Power and Utilities Department.
Your leadership will be key in ensuring equipment reliability, minimising operational disruptions, and delivering strong technical support during both routine operations and plant shutdowns.
We encourage National Papua New Guianans to apply. If you are proactive and have excellent attention to detail and strong interpersonal skills for rapport building, conflict resolution and training, this role is for you.
Essential Duties
In this role, you’ll be responsible for overseeing and supporting maintenance activities to ensure equipment runs safely and reliably. You’ll lead both internal teams and contractors, especially during shutdowns, major projects and other critical maintenance periods. A key focus will be on driving continuous improvement to boost performance, reduce costs, and increase equipment uptime. You’ll also implement preventive maintenance strategies and make sure the right spare parts are available when needed. Keeping accurate records and technical documentation will be an important part of ensuring maintenance is well planned and efficiently executed.
Training & Experience
- Extensive experience in mechanical maintenance, with proven expertise in large diesel power plant operations, preferably within the mining sector.
- Trade qualifications in Heavy Diesel Mechanics, Mechanical Fitting, or Mobile Fleet mechanical.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience with diesel mechanical systems, particularly with CAT, Cummins, or Komatsu equipment, including power generation systems using Wartsila engines.
- Proficiency in SAP for maintenance planning, scoping, and execution is essential.
- Strong track record in planning and executing maintenance activities in industrial environments.
- Experience with steam and gas boiler systems, HFO, LFO and waste oil management systems as well as experience on portable and demin water plants are highly desirable.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and other digital tools for maintenance planning, documentation, and reporting.
Working Conditions
For this opportunity, Lihir is offering a 22:20 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 and tennis 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, options for salary packaging 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!
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 before the closing date: 27 June 2025 – we’d love to hear from you!
