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.
Your Impact
As an Advisor, you will play a key role in driving the long-term reliability and performance of the Oxygen Plant’s electrical and instrumentation systems. You will lead and support maintenance teams to achieve KPI compliance, foster continuous improvement, and ensure safe and efficient operations. With a strong focus on statutory compliance, legislative requirements, and plant upgrades, you will contribute to the ongoing optimisation and resilience of critical plant infrastructure.
As Part of Our Team, You Will
- Champion proactive safety behaviors and ensure HSE compliance
- Ensure Compliance to EIGA, AS and Mining Legislative Requirements
- Have experience with Mines Inspector and Insurance audits
- Develop and coach team members through feedback and training
- Provide technical support for maintenance on three oxygen plants
- Monitor and supervise maintenance activities to maximize productivity
- Select, install, and commission electrical equipment and instrumentation
- Recommend upgrades and improvements for plant control systems
- Manage documentation and contribute to preventative maintenance strategies
- Deliver work within budget and seek cost reduction opportunities
Prerequisites for Your Success in This Role
- Dual Electrical & Instrumentation trades qualification is desirable
- Accreditation from the Institute of Engineers PNG Inc. will be completed as part of work permit process
- Australian, New Zealand, or PNG Power Electrical License is essential
- Certification in Workplace Assessment and Training or similar is desirable
- PNG National Driver’s License
- High Voltage Switching accreditation is desirable
- Solid relevant experience, including leadership roles
- Experience in mining or heavy industry and remote locations
- Proficiency in MS Office and project management
- Strong analytical, planning, and interpersonal skills
Your Work Environment
Based at the Lihir site, you’ll work within the Fixed Plant Maintenance team on a FIFO 21:21 roster, collaborating with a diverse workforce and contractors. The role involves hands-on technical work, leadership responsibilities, and engagement with both internal and external stakeholders.
Why Join Newmont
Join a global leader in mining where safety, innovation, and teamwork are valued. You’ll have opportunities for professional growth, contribute to impactful projects, and be part of a supportive, high-performing team.
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!
