Mechanical Advisor

<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'>Your impact</H5> </div><div><p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">As an experienced Technical Advisor - Mechanical supporting the Truckshop team, you will provide advanced technical expertise, guidance, and leadership in the maintenance and repair of CAT 785D,777F,773D haul trucks within Newmont’s mobile fleet maintenance department. Your role is critical in ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient performance of the haul truck fleet, directly contributing to production targets and overall operational excellence. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Working in a high‑demand mining environment, you will act as a technical specialist, mentor, and frontline advisor—supporting national technicians, improving maintenance standards, and driving continuous improvement across the Truckshop. </span></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'>As part of the team you will</H5> </div><div><ul><li>Provide expert-level diagnostic support for mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and powertrain systems on CAT 785D,777F,773D haul trucks.</li><li>Guide and oversee complex repairs, component change-outs, troubleshooting, and rebuild activities.</li><li>Ensure maintenance tasks are completed to OEM specifications and site standards, with a focus on safety, quality, and reliability.</li><li>Support the planning and execution of major shutdowns, component overhauls, and reliability improvement projects.</li><li>Review and validate defect reports, work orders, and technical documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness.</li><li>Deliver hands-on coaching, mentoring, and skills development for national technicians and apprentices within the Truckshop.</li><li>Build capability in fault-finding, safe work practices, maintenance discipline, and OEM technical understanding.</li><li>Support structured training programs, competency assessments, and on-the-job learning pathways.</li><li>Promote a culture of continuous improvement, teamwork, and professional growth among national employees.</li><li>Troubleshoot and repair wiring harnesses, lighting systems, starters, alternators, batteries, ECMs, PLE/HIMS, and telematics systems.  </li><li>Use Caterpillar SIS, ET diagnostic tools, and SAP Fusing to deliver efficient and accurate maintenance.  </li><li>Champion Newmont’s safety culture by ensuring all work is performed in accordance with safety procedures, site safety protocols, risk assessments, and isolation standards, stop unsafe work and actively contribute to strong safety culture.</li><li>Lead by example in hazard identification, incident prevention, and safe maintenance practices.</li><li>Ensure compliance with environmental, regulatory, and company requirements.</li><li>Work closely with planners, supervisors, and reliability engineers to identify recurring issues and implement long-term solutions.</li><li>Provide technical feedback to improve maintenance strategies, service schedules, and component life tracking.</li><li>Support root cause analysis (RCA) for major failures and contribute to reliability improvement initiatives.</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'>Prerequisites for the role</H5> </div><div><p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Your Skills & Experience</span></p><ul><li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Certified Heavy Equipment Fitting (Trade Qualification) with strong heavy vehicle / mining equipment experience.   </span></li><li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Extensive experience (7–15 years) maintaining, diagnosing, and troubleshooting CAT 785D, 777F, 773D haul trucks or comparable large mining haul truck fleets </span></li><li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Demonstrated experience in training and coaching local technicians and apprentices.   </span></li><li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Proven ability to train, coach, and mentor local technicians and apprentices in a multicultural environment, supporting their technical development, confidence, and long‑term skills progression. </span></li><li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Valid international driver’s licence (PNG Class 3 & 7 or ability to obtain).   </span></li><li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strong safety leadership, initiative, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.   </span></li><li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a genuine willingness to develop local talent.  </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'>Your Work Environment</H5> </div><div><p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">This role is offered on a 21 days on, 21 days off roster and is available to local candidates based in Papua New Guinea.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">You will work in a dynamic and hands-on mining environment, supporting maintenance activities across light and heavy vehicles. The role involves a mix of workshop-based tasks, on-site inspections and field diagnostics, with a strong focus on safety, teamwork and operational efficiency.</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>