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.
Purpose
As a Quality Control Officer, you will Co-ordinate and schedule activities within Newmont Lihir Analytical Laboratory to ensure the Quality Management System is maintained in alignment with ISO/IEC17025 standards.
Essential Duties
- Handle the maintenance and distribution of the Management System documentation.
- Manage the external audit program.
- Implement, maintain, and improve the management system.
- Identify deviations from the management system or from the procedures for performing laboratory activities.
- Report to laboratory management on the performance of the management system and any need for improvement.
- Schedule and assign actions resulting from quality system review meetings and audits.
- Manage equipment calibrations register and schedule calibrations to meet the standard requirements.
- Assist with support and coaching staff on Quality System requirements and processes to meet the standard.
- Provide regular updates to crews when there are internal or external changes affecting the Quality System or procedures
- Ensuring the effectiveness of laboratory activities.
- Support technical needs where required.
Training & Experience
Essential Requirements
- Bachelor's in chemistry essential
- Demonstrated experience working in a mine Assay Lab
- Extensive experience with ISO17025 or ISO9001 Quality management system
- Demonstrated familiarity in Gold and Sulphur Analysis.
Highly Regarded
- Ability to systematically assess processes, procedures, records, and activities against established
- standards, policies, and regulatory requirements to verify compliance, identify risks, and drive continual improvement.
- Ability to investigate non-conformances, quality incidents, equipment failures, and analytical errors using the 5 Whys methodology to identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement.
Working Conditions
This position is offered on a 21 Days On / 21 Days Off residential roster on Lihir Island, Papua New Guinea and is open to PNG Nationals only.
You will join a high-performing Assay Lab Technical Services team focused on delivering safe, reliable, and sustainable production outcomes while supporting the ongoing growth and success of the Lihir Operation.
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].
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