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 deliver safe, high‑quality mechanical maintenance, inspections, and repairs on ancillary mobile equipment, including Franna and Mobile Cranes, Forklifts, Telescopic Handlers, Elevating Work Platforms, Welding Machines, Mobile Air Compressors, Mobile Lighting Plants, Skid Steers and Mini Excavators
Essential Duties
- Adheres to all safety regulations, industry standards, and company policies at all times.
- Identifies hazards, reports them promptly, and takes action to eliminate or control risks in line with OHSE requirements.
- Recognizes opportunities to minimize waste and apply safe and compliant work practices to reduce environmental and operational risk.
- Performs routine and scheduled mechanical maintenance on ancillary mobile equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation.
- Diagnoses and troubleshoots mechanical faults using appropriate tools and advanced diagnostic software to identify and resolve performance issues
- Demonstrate strong teamwork by collaborating respectfully, listening actively, and seeking clarification to ensure shared understanding.
- Stays composed and focused on a range of work situations, contributing positively to team productivity.
- Identifies problems early and takes proactive steps toward resolution under the guidance of the immediate Supervisor.
- Accurately assesses component wear, damage, and defects, documenting findings clearly to support efficient work order planning and parts procurement.
- Reads and interprets technical drawings, schematics, mechanical diagrams, and parts manuals to correctly identify components and assemblies.
Training & Experience
- Relvant experience in Franna cranes, EWPs, telehandlers, forklifts and other ancillary equipment
- 3 – 5 years relevant work experience essential in heavy industry preferably within a mining environment.
- Experience with the following equipment
- NATTB Trade Certificate in Heavy Equipment Fitter or equivalent.
- Relevant tertiary qualification advantageous.
- PNG Driver's Licence - Class 6 essential.
- Previous experience in delivery and assessment of training desirable.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously from time to time.
- High attention to detail with good time management skills.
- Strong active listening & interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrate personal responsibility for own health and safety and develop an understanding of the legal requirement, HSE standards and standard operating procedures relevant to direct work area.
Working Conditions
This role is offered on a 28/14 Fly in, Fly out (FIFO) roster from multiple locations in PNG to Lihir island.
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 June 30 2026 – we’d love to hear from you!
