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
The Senior Engineer – Electrical and Instrumentation, reporting to the Maintenance Coordinator – Electrical and Instrumentation, will provide electrical engineering expertise to the Fixed Plant Maintenance Electrical Team. The role involves supporting and improving maintenance on plant equipment, addressing shortfalls in equipment performance, and assisting in the development of maintenance strategies. The Senior Engineer will also identify areas for improvement and initiate and manage small improvement projects within the Maintenance team to enhance overall plant efficiency and reliability.
Essential Duties
Among other accountabilities, the Senior Engineer - Electrical and Instrumentation will be responsible for:
- Review project scopes for mining, crushing, and process plants, ensuring all electrical engineering requirements align with Australian, PNG, and site standards.
- Develop, review, and approve electrical drawings.
- Create project scopes for plant obsolescence, improvement, and recovery initiatives.
- Conduct QA/QC activities during and after maintenance on critical assets in the process plant.
- Lead complex plant recovery exercises, involving fault finding and repairs on various critical plant equipment (HGO2 Ball Mill Exciter unit control boards, AC#4 battery chargers, FGO and HGO2 HV circuit breakers)
- Provide support, guidance, and direction to PNG national graduates assigned to FPM E&I.
- Support the national Reliability Engineering cohort with guidance and expertise.
Training & Experience
- 7+ years of relevant work experience in a heavy industry environment (Mining, Oil & Gas).
- Tertiary qualification with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a similar field is essential, with accreditation from the Institute of Engineers PNG Inc. to be completed as part of the work permit process.
- Australian, New Zealand, or PNG Power Electrical Licenses are essential.
- Postgraduate studies in Asset Management are desirable.
- Certificate in Workplace Assessment and Training or a similar qualification is desirable.
- Previous experience working in a remote location in a developing country is advantageous but not essential.
Working Conditions
For this opportunity, Lihir is offering a 22:20 FIFO roster from a range of designated marshalling points.
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.
We offer a range of recreational activities including our on-site gym and basketball court. Our café and deli are available for take away coffees and snacks, as well as local and imported grocery items (inc. fresh fruit).
Newmont employees are rewarded with a competitive salary package, options for salary packaging and annual incentive program.
We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!
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 before the advertised closing date: 27 of March 2025 – we’d love to hear from you!
