Technician, Mechanical

Purpose

Reporting to the Shift Supervisor Mechanical, the Technician, Mechanical plays a critical role in maintaining the reliability, availability and safe operation of Newmont Lihir's auxiliary mobile equipment fleet. This fleet includes CAT 992/988/966 loaders, CAT 18/24 graders, CAT 320/336/390 excavators and CAT D10/D11 dozers, which support loading, earthworks, road maintenance, dig face preparation, drainage activities and overall mine productivity. As part of a high-performing maintenance team, you will perform planned, preventative and breakdown maintenance activities, undertake diagnostics and fault finding, complete component change-outs and repairs, and ensure all work is carried out safely and to OEM standards. You will work closely with operations and maintenance personnel to maximise equipment availability and support the achievement of production targets. You will also support continuous improvement initiatives through technical problem solving, equipment reliability improvements, defect elimination activities and the application of best-practice maintenance techniques. Working in accordance with Newmont's Fatality Risk Management (FRM) standards and Work Management processes, you will contribute to achieving safe, reliable and efficient fleet performance. This position operates on a 28 days on / 14 days off rotating day and night shift roster and is open to Papua New Guinea Nationals only.

Essential Duties

· Perform routine, planned and breakdown maintenance on auxiliary heavy mobile equipment.

· Conduct inspections, diagnostics and fault-finding activities.

· Execute component change-outs and repairs in accordance with OEM standards.

· Complete SAP notifications, work orders and maintenance records.

· Perform lubrication, fluid sampling and contamination control activities.

· Identify equipment defects and contribute to equipment reliability improvements.

· Support maintenance planning and scheduling activities through technical input and feedback.

· Maintain compliance with Newmont FRM standards, critical controls and site safety requirements.

· Work collaboratively with operations, planning and maintenance teams to maximise equipment availability.

· Support the development of apprentices and less experienced technicians through knowledge sharing and mentoring.

Training & Experience

· Trade qualification in Heavy Equipment Fitting, Diesel Mechanics or equivalent.

· Demonstrated experience maintaining large-scale mining auxiliary equipment.

· Strong hydraulic, electrical, powertrain and mechanical diagnostic skills.

· Experience interpreting OEM manuals, schematics and technical documentation.

· Experience using SAP or other CMMS maintenance systems.

· Strong commitment to safety, teamwork and continuous improvement.

· Ability to work effectively in a diverse team environment.

· Current PNG Driver Licence.