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Newmont

Global gold and copper mining operator

Technician - Fabrication

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

About the Job

Requirements

  • Three to five years of relevant fixed-plant maintenance experience in heavy industry is essential.
  • A NATTB Tradesman Certificate is required.
  • Must understand safe work procedures relevant to fabrication and welding activities.
  • Apply health, safety, and environmental requirements when identifying and resolving operational issues, aligning decisions with legal obligations, HSE standards, and approved procedures.
  • Communicate with supervisors, maintenance teams, and stakeholders to gather information, clarify requirements, and maintain situational awareness during routine and breakdown events.
  • Prioritise and adjust work activities as conditions change, balancing competing demands and supporting critical breakdown response.
  • Identify operational problems early, work toward timely resolution, escalate issues appropriately, and follow supervisor guidance when required.
  • Trade certification in Metal Fabrication, Boilermaker, or Welder.
  • Current welding certifications to AS/NZS or equivalent international standards.
  • Ability to work from engineering drawings, specifications, and welding procedures.
  • Proven experience in MMAW, GTAW, and GMAW/FCAW welding processes.
  • Ability to understand and weld to high-specification procedures compliant with WPS/PQR.

Responsibilities

  • Safely execute fabrication, welding, and repair activities on fixed-plant equipment in accordance with site safety standards, permits, and isolation procedures.
  • Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and weld procedures (WPS/PQR) to plan and perform fabrication and welding tasks accurately.
  • Perform MMAW, GTAW, and GMAW/FCAW welding to a high standard and comply with applicable codes and site QA/QC requirements.
  • Conduct structural repairs, plate work, and component fabrication on plant equipment, including conveyors, chutes, tanks, pipework, and process infrastructure.
  • Control welding parameters, including heat input, interpass temperatures, and hydrogen management, to ensure weld integrity and prevent defects.
  • Complete work to meet inspection and testing requirements and achieve high pass rates across NDT methods, including RT, UT, MPI, and DPI.
  • Follow QA/QC processes, including documentation, traceability, inspection hold points, and quality verification throughout all stages of work.
  • Support shutdown, breakdown, and project work scopes by delivering timely, efficient, and high-quality fabrication outcomes.
  • Identify defects, risks, and improvement opportunities in plant equipment and contribute to maintenance optimisation and asset reliability.
  • Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary and multicultural team while maintaining high standards of workmanship, safety, and productivity.

Desired Qualifications

  • Exposure to and experience in welding exotic metals.
  • A driving licence is advantageous.

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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