Mechanical Advisor - Shovels & Drills

<p><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif"><b>Workplace Type: Onsite </b></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif"><b>About Newmont</b></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif">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.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif"><b>About Lihir</b></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif">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.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif">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.</span></span><br> </p><div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H5 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'><b>Your Impact</b></H5> </div><div><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">As the <strong>Advisor, Mechanical</strong> <strong>– Shovels & Drills </strong>at Lihir Operations, you will provide critical mechanical and maintenance expertise that supports safe, reliable, and efficient asset performance. Your technical advice and hands‑on support will directly contribute to operational uptime, continuous improvement, and the capability development of the national workforce.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Working closely with Maintenance and Operations teams, you will play a key role in troubleshooting, risk management, and process optimisation while ensuring strict adherence to safety and compliance standards.</span><br /><br /></p></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H5 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'><b>As part of our team, you will</b></H5> </div><div><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><ul><li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Provide hands‑on technical support to Maintenance and Operations teams to resolve mechanical issues and improve asset performance</span></li><li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Coach and mentor the national workforce in maintenance, troubleshooting, and safe work practices</span></li><li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Support the investigation, diagnosis, and resolution of complex technical problems</span></li><li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Analyse operational and maintenance data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities</span></li><li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Conduct regular inspections and audits to ensure compliance with safety, quality, and technical standards</span></li><li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Work closely with the maintenance team to coordinate equipment repairs and manage critical spares</span></li><li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Assist in the design, preparation, and delivery of technical training programs</span></li><li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Develop and provide practical recommendations to improve maintenance processes and reliability outcomes</span></li><li style="text-align: justify; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Manage and monitor inventory for critical spare parts and equipment</span></li><li style="text-align: justify; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Identify technical risks, implement mitigation measures, and continuously monitor risk controls</span></li><li style="text-align: justify; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Stop unsafe work and actively always promote a strong safety culture<br /><br /></span></li></ul></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H5 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'><b>Prerequisites for your success in this role</b></H5> </div><div><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><ul><li style="text-align: justify; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Mechanical Trade Certificate or Degree in Mechanical Engineering</span></li><li style="text-align: justify; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Proven experience maintaining heavy mining equipment (shovels, excavators, drills)</span></li><li style="text-align: justify; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Demonstrated expat experience mentoring and developing a national workforce</span></li><li style="text-align: justify; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strong practical capability in troubleshooting, machine diagnostics, maintenance support, and process optimisation</span></li><li style="text-align: justify; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Proven experience working within strict safety and compliance frameworks</span></li><li style="text-align: justify; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">The ability to analyse data and translate findings into actionable improvements</span></li><li style="text-align: justify; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Sound risk identification and mitigation skills</span></li><li style="text-align: justify; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strong communication skills with the ability to coach, influence, and work collaboratively across disciplines</span></li><li style="text-align: justify; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">A proactive mindset, practical judgement, and commitment to continuous improvement<br /><br /></span></li></ul></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H5 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'><b>Your work environment</b></H5> </div><div><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">This role is offered on a 21:21 Day / Night Fly in, Fly out (FIFO) roster from PNG or Australia approved point of hire to Lihir Island, PNG.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">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.<br /><br /></span></p></div></div></div><p><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif">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.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif">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 – we’d love to hear from you!</span></span></p><p style="text-align:start"> </p>