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.
Your Impact
We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our Engineering group within the Planning & Reliability team at Lihir. In this role, you will provide mechanical engineering support across design, analysis, and modifications in the process plant and associated mine infrastructure. You will play a key role in ensuring designs meet company standards, operational requirements, and relevant design codes.
As part of the team, you will:
- Deliver mechanical and piping designs and perform engineering calculations in accordance with applicable standards
- Review and assess proposed mechanical and piping modifications, providing technical advice and recommendations
- Conduct site inspections and develop conceptual design solutions for stakeholders
- Prepare detailed engineering drawings suitable for construction
- Collaborate with internal teams, contractors, and external consultants on project requirements
- Identify design and construction risks and implement effective mitigation strategies
- Provide technical support during construction and installation phases
- Ensure all work aligns with safety, regulatory, and company compliance requirements
Prerequisites for the Role
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Registration with IEPNG (or eligibility)
- 3–5 years’ experience in mining, processing, or heavy industry
- Strong knowledge of mechanical and piping design standards and codes
- Experience in performing engineering calculations and preparing design documentation
- Ability to read, interpret, and review engineering drawings including general arrangement drawings, Mechanical detail drawings, Piping & Instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) and Piping Isometric drawings
- Understanding of project management principles
- Current Class 6 Driver’s Licence
- Strong attention to detail and organisational ability
- Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Practical problem-solving mindset
- Commitment to safety and continuous improvement
Your work environment
This role is offered on a 21:21 Day Fly in, Fly out (FIFO) roster to Lihir Island, PNG.
Our FIFO employees stay in a secure and comfortable camp, in an en-suited and airconditioned room equipped with mini fridge, TV and Wi-Fi. A variety of healthy meal options are catered for at our mess; and the wet mess provides a relaxed social setting where employees can unwind with a game of pool or darts.
Why join Newmont
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!