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
Oversee haul road maintenance and usage patterns via contractors to support safe and efficient mining operations and ensure regulatory compliance.
Essential Duties
- Monitor haul roads to identify wear, drainage issues, or hazards impacting truck performance
and safety. - Liaise with maintenance and civil teams to schedule grading, resurfacing, and dust suppression
activities in high traffic areas. - Assess road usage patterns and traffic loads to recommend improvements for haul road design
and material use to optimize durability and minimize maintenance. - Supervise contractors within responsibility adhere to all relevant health, safety, and
environmental regulations and company policies. - Conduct regular safety inspections and audits, solving any violations or concerns promptly and
effectively. - Schedule and allocate resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials, to support
operational requirements and maximize productivity. - Prepare and implement daily and weekly operational plans in collaboration with team leaders.
- Prepare and provide regular reports on road usage patterns and haul road maintenance,
including operational performance, safety incidents, and compliance to senior management. - Responsible for evaluating relevant risks, implementing mitigation measures, and continuously
monitoring for risks
Training & Experience
- Acquired knowledge in large scale mining operations - operating and/or managing auxiliary equipment including trucks, dozers, graders, drills and excavators/shovels
- Proven track record of safe work practices in high-risk environments, hazard identification and rectification Confidence to carry out risk assessments, verifications and workplace inspections to ensure site standards and safe working environments
- Previous experience leading, coaching and mentoring employees with diverse skills and capabilities
- Be a motivated problem solver dedicated to continuously improving their work environment
- High level understanding of incident and investigation processes
- Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships across all workgroups Strong
administrative skills and attention to detail to review and manage weekly plans - Competent computer skills with Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, Word Document, and Excel.
- Capable of learning SAP work management system
- Capable of learning FRM safety applications
- Valid Driving Licence
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!
