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
Provide expert condition monitoring services for mobile fleet equipment to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and safety. This role supports proactive maintenance strategies that minimize downtime and extend equipment life, contributing to operational efficiency and cost control.
Essential Duties
- Promote Safety: Drive and reinforce proactive safety behaviors, ensuring compliance with all HSE standards and holding personnel accountable.
- Inspection & Monitoring: Perform magnetic particle, dye penetrant, ultrasonic, and acoustic inspections on mobile fleet equipment.
- Oil Analysis: Review scheduled oil sampling results, identify trends, and provide timely feedback to prevent costly failures.
- Preventive Action: Monitor live equipment health data and initiate corrective actions to eliminate defects.
- Work Management: Open notifications in SAP, convert them to work orders, and ensure adherence to weekly maintenance schedules.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement opportunities for process and reliability improvements within the mobile fleet maintenance department.
- Collaboration & Mentorship: Coach team members, foster knowledge sharing, and contribute to building technical capability.
Training & Experience
- Minimum 5 years in mining operations with proven condition monitoring experience.
- Skilled in MS Office suite, planning, and problem-solving.
- Ability to work autonomously under pressure with excellent attention to detail and time management. Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering or Trade Certificate in Diesel/Heavy Equipment Fitting (essential).
- Class 6 Driver’s Licence (essential).
- Formal computer/technology training (desirable).
- Strong mechanical expertise in mobile mining assets.
- Proficient in SAP for maintenance management; familiarity with Modular Mining, Cat SIS, MineStar, Power BI, OneView, or Cat ET is advantageous.
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 23rd of December 2025– we’d love to hear from you!
