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
To lead the safe and efficient delivery of maintenance repairs and statutory inspections for Light Vehicles, Buses, Medium Trucks, Trailers and Tractors, while working closely with planning and operations to ensure work quality, minimise unplanned downtime, and maintain compliant, reliable assets that support production.
Essential Duties
- Consistently comply with all safety regulations, industry standards, and company policies to ensure a safe working environment.
- Identifies, reports, and actively controls hazards in accordance with OHSE requirements to prevent incidents and minimize risk.
- Promotes environmental stewardship by recognizing opportunities to reduce waste and applying safe, compliant work practices.
- Supervises routine, scheduled, and corrective maintenance on Light Ancillary Equipment to maintain safe and reliable fleet performance.
- Conducts accurate assessments of component wear, defects, and damage, documenting findings clearly to support effective work order planning and parts management.
- Interprets technical drawings, schematics, and parts manuals to correctly identify components, assemblies, and required maintenance tasks.
- Provides technical guidance during maintenance activities and equipment troubleshooting.
- Collaborate effectively with cross‑functional departments to optimize maintenance workflow, reduce downtime, and enhance overall site operational performance.
- Manages multiple tasks and priorities efficiently, ensuring timely completion of maintenance activities and administrative requirements.
- Demonstrates strong teamwork and communication skills, listening actively and confirming team understanding to ensure clarity and alignment
- Mentors and develop team members, providing guidance on maintenance procedures, safe work practices, and alignment with site standards.
Training & Experience
- Relevant academic qualification or trade qualification
- Proven ability to lead and supervise production crews in a high‑performance mining environment.
- Strong understanding of critical operations and how light ancillary equipment support essential operational activities.
- Demonstrated excellence in safety leadership, risk management, and compliance.
- Solid foundation in mining or industrial engineering principles, through qualification or extensive field experience.
- Proficiency in timekeeping systems, fleet management tools, and safety reporting platforms.
- Strong capability in continuous improvement, problem‑solving, and operational decision‑making.
- Effective communication, coaching, and team leadership skills aligned with supervisory‑level expectations
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 April 1st 2026– we’d love to hear from you!
