Job Description
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
To supervise and lead process technicians in their area of responsibility to effectively operate processing plant equipment safely including reagent mixing, emergency mill relining, trommel panel installations and housekeeping equipment, and to support the Processing department to achieve production targets as directed by the Front end Superintendent and ensure compliance to all safe work procedures.
Essential Duties
- Lead by example with Department Safety – doing Safety Interactions, coaching, & demonstrating strong safety behaviors
- Understand the daily plan & prioritise the work for my Team.
- Assign Tasks to my Team, so work is done safely & effectively.
- Adjust the work of my Team only within the limits of my authority.
- Fully participate in effective shift handovers with my incoming and outgoing peers.
- Ensures that safe working procedures are observed and that regular safety toolbox meetings are held.
- Understand & monitor the effectiveness of the procedures, policies & processes that my Team use in their daily work, and raise any concerns or opportunities with my Superintendent.
- Plans, coordinates, supervises and reports on the “day to day” activities of the Process Services personnel.
- Undertakes regular inspections of all plant equipment in the areas of responsibility and the reporting of hazards or breakdowns in a timely manner.
- Develops team members through regular feedback, coaching and formal training by planning and scheduling using the LMS
Training & Experience
- 5+ years’ work experience as a Leading Hand or Supervisor in a minerals processing plant.
- Tertiary qualification advantageous.
- Certificates/Statements of Attainment in relevant metalliferous processing competencies highly regarded.
- Minimum level of Grade education desirable.
- Good verbal & 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.
- Computer proficiency in SAP and MS Office suite.
Working Conditions
This is a FIFO role on a 28/14 roster.
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!