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Newmont

Global gold and copper mining operator

Mechanical Technician

Equipment MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeLihir Island, New Ireland Province, Papua New GuineaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Prior experience in fixed plant maintenance within heavy industry or mining environments, including fixed crane and compressor maintenance activities.
  • Proven experience maintaining and repairing fixed plant equipment, including valves, gearbox drives, conveyor systems, pulleys, sprockets, pumps, feeder tracks, interstage screens, vibrating screens, fixed cranes, and compressors.
  • A relevant Mechanical Trade Certificate or Engineering Certificate is essential, and a PNG Driver’s Licence – Class 6 is required.
  • Sound understanding of safe work procedures, lifting equipment operations, and site health, safety, and environmental requirements.
  • Competence in using maintenance tools, equipment, and maintenance management systems, including SAP and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capability to proactively resolve maintenance issues.
  • Effective verbal and written English communication skills and ability to work across diverse cultural environments.
  • Strong interpersonal and active listening skills and ability to work collaboratively within team environments.
  • Ability to manage time effectively, adapt to operational changes, and support continuous improvement and waste reduction initiatives.
  • Work in accordance with the PNG Mine Safety Act, Newmont standards, safety policies and procedures, Newmont environmental policies, and departmental operating procedures.
  • Skilled in using SAP software.
  • Use interpersonal negotiation and influencing skills to maintain agreed breakdown work against weekly schedules.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct routine mechanical inspections across operational equipment and record findings to support proactive and planned maintenance activities.
  • Execute and assist with breakdown, corrective, and preventative maintenance tasks to restore equipment reliability and operational performance.
  • Perform maintenance activities in accordance with site safety standards, isolation procedures, statutory requirements, and company maintenance practices.
  • Support rotables refurbishments, fixed crane maintenance, and fixed compressor maintenance activities to help meet equipment availability and reliability targets.
  • Maintain accurate maintenance history and equipment records by documenting repairs, inspections, adjustments, and component replacements within maintenance management systems.
  • Monitor equipment condition and performance trends, identify defects, risks, and early signs of failure, and escalate findings and recommendations to supervisors for intervention planning.
  • Assist with calibration, testing, and commissioning activities to ensure equipment operates within required performance and operational standards.
  • Support spare parts and inventory management by tracking component usage and identifying critical spares requirements for maintenance activities.
  • Promote a strong safety culture by participating in safety interactions, toolbox meetings, hazard identification, and continuous improvement initiatives aligned to FRM objectives.

About the Company

Newmont

Global gold and copper mining operator

Newmont is a global mining company that extracts and processes gold and copper, with silver and other metals also produced. It discovers, develops, and operates mines, then processes and sells the metals, while integrating environmental and social planning to gain approvals and maintain social acceptance. It differentiates itself through its large global scale, diversified metal portfolio including the Newcrest acquisition, and a strong focus on sustainable practices and stakeholder engagement. Its goal is to grow its metal assets responsibly while ensuring safety, environmental stewardship, and a social license to operate across its worldwide operations.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Denver, CO
Founded
1916

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