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Newmont Corporation

Engineer, Maintenance

Lihir Island · On-site
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About this role

Workplace Type: Onsite

Newmont produces metals the world needs - safely, responsibly and with care for people, communities and the environment. With a 100+ year history, we continue to shape the future of mining through innovation and strong operational performance. By joining our inclusive, world-class team, you can help shape the future of mining and make a meaningful difference.

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
Reporting to the Supervisor, Engineering - Mobile Asset Management, this role supports site asset integrity, maintenance performance, risk mitigation and continuous improvement across the mobile mining fleet.
Essential Duties
- Provide maintenance engineering support across mobile assets
- Drive maintenance best practices and reliability improvements
- Lead equipment improvement projects
- Manage statutory compliance requirements and registers
- Support risk assessments and Management of Change processes
- Participate in troubleshooting, RCA and failure analysis
- Lead downtime reviews and defect elimination initiatives
- Prepare engineering reports and performance metrics
- Promote a strong safety culture
Training & Experience
Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering with mobile mining maintenance experience. Strong problem solving capability, technical troubleshooting skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams.
Essential Requirements
- Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
- Experience with mobile mining assets
- Maintenance engineering and project management experience
- Knowledge of risk management and safety compliance
- Experience using CMMS systems, preferably SAP
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Desirable
- IEPNG registration
- Condition monitoring experience
- Hydrocarbon management experience
- Microsoft Project and Excel skills
- Experience with CAD software, preferably AutoCAD, SolidWorks or Fusion 360
- PNG Class 6 Driver Licence
Working Conditions
  • Residential/FIFO-style employment based at Lihir Operations, Papua New Guinea
  • 21 days on / 21 days off roster
  • Company-provided flights to and from approved point of hire within Papua New Guinea
  • Camp-style accommodation and meals provided whilst on roster
  • Site transport provided during rostered work period
  • Work in a remote island mining environment with tropical climate conditions
  • Opportunity to work with a diverse and inclusive workforce
  • Competitive remuneration package and employee benefits
  • Medical, safety and fitness-for-work requirements apply
  • Employment subject to successful completion of pre-employment medical assessment, police clearance and reference checks
  • Position open to Papua New Guinea Nationals only

At Newmont, our people are our strength and we’re committed to a safe, inclusive and supportive workplace. If you’re passionate about doing work that matters, join Newmont and help shape the future of mining.

Learn more about our purpose and values: About Newmont
Hear from our people: Life at Newmont

Important: Newmont does not ask candidates to pay money or share sensitive personal data outside our secure application process. If this happens, please report it to our Business Integrity team: [email protected].

Company at a glance

Newmont is the world’s leading gold company and a producer of copper, zinc, lead, and
silver—providing the metals the world needs for today and tomorrow. Founded in 1921
and publicly traded since 1925, Newmont is the only gold producer listed in the S&P 500
Index and is widely recognized for its principled environmental, social, and governance
practices. At Newmont, our purpose is to unearth value sustainably to advance lives—
creating lasting benefits for our people, communities, and the world.

Founded1921
Team Size10,001+ employees
WorkspaceOn-site
IndustryMining
Location
New Ireland, Papua New Guinea
Websitenewmont.com
LinkedInLinkedIn

Top Benefits

  • Camp-style accommodation
  • Meals provided
  • Company-provided flights
  • Site transport
  • Competitive remuneration package

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