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 ensure Cranes and lifting equipment are arranged and deployed in a timely manner to support maintenance & critical breakdowns across Plant and Mine areas. The role provides a central point of contact for breakdown notifications, working closely with Cranes & Rigging Supervisors to confirm, prioritise, and align on the quality and scope of work required.
Essential Duties
- Attend and actively participate in the Morning Prestart Meeting.
- Follow established breakdown procedures when a breakdown occurs and manage impacts to the weekly schedule.
- Ensure the dispatch of cranes and lifting equipment is owned and managed by Cranes & Rigging Supervisors.
- Confirm cranes and lifting equipment are returned after breakdown tasks with no faults or damage reported.
- Confirm next-day scheduled tasks with Cranes & Rigging Supervisors one day prior to commencement.
- Convert breakdown notifications into Work Orders in the system.
- Coordinate all breakdown work across Plant and Mine areas.
- Execute approved procedures when breakdowns occur that impact the weekly schedule.
- Support the execution of weekly crane schedules and breakdown activities.
- Follow up on timing and completion of weekly scheduled works.
- Maintain full awareness of Cranes & Rigging manning and roster coverage for breakdown support.
- Attend and actively participate in Shift Maintenance leadership meetings.
Training & Experience
- 3 – 5 years relevant work experience essential in fixed plant maintenance in heavy industry
- Must be familiar with and understand safe work procedures and relevant to the operation of mobile lifting equipment.
- Computer proficiency in MS Office Suite & Sound knowledge in basic SA
- Proficient in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent Communication Skills to People with Diverse Culture. Strong active listening & interpersonal skills
- Applies a strong awareness of health, safety, and environmental requirements when identifying and resolving operational issues, ensuring all decisions align with legal obligations, HSE standards, and approved procedures within the work area
- Communicates effectively with Supervisors, maintenance teams, and stakeholders to gather accurate information, clarify requirements, and maintain situational awareness during routine and breakdown events
- Prioritises and adjusts work activities in response to changing conditions, balancing competing demands to maintain schedule integrity and support critical breakdown response.
- Identifies operational problems early and works proactively toward timely resolution, escalating issues appropriately and following guidance from the immediate Supervisor when required
- Identifies inefficiencies or potential waste during dispatch and scheduling activities and applies standard processes to minimise impacts in line with HSE and operational standards.
- Works in accordance with PNG Mine Safety Act, Newmont Standards, Safety Policies and Procedures, Newmont Environment policies and all departmental operating procedures.
Working Conditions
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!