Workplace Type: Onsite 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. <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>Work Where Safety, Compliance and Excellence Come TogetherAt Newmont, people create the value in the metals we mine and are ambassadors in the communities where we operate. We are seeking experienced electrical professionals to join our Asset Management team as Advisor, RME Delegate.</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 Our Team, You Will</H5> </div><div>Reporting to the Supervisor, Registered Mine Electrician, you will provide electrical governance, compliance and assurance across the Lihir operation, ensuring installations comply with Newmont standards and statutory requirements.Key Responsibilities• Conduct field critical control checks • Verify isolation and risk controls • Lead electrical incident investigations • Review licences and authorise electrical workers • Audit competencies and compliance • Review notifications of energisation • Complete Certificates of Compliance • Support MOC assessments and standards reviews • Liaise across electrical departments • Ensure all work meets AS/NZS and site standards </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 Your Success in This Role</H5> </div><div>ABOUT YOUEssential: • Cert III Electrotechnology • PNG or Australian/NZ Electrical LicencePreferred: • RME Certification • HV Switching • LVR/CPR • EEHATECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE• PNG Mining Safety Act • AS/NZS 3000 • AS/NZS 3007 • AS/NZS 4871 • AS/NZS 3012 • AS/NZS 60079 • High Voltage (HV) systems and protection</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> This role is based at Newmont’s Lihir Island site within the Asset Management team, supporting Fixed Plant Maintenance and Reliability. It is an individual contributor position focused on fieldwork, compliance, and stakeholder engagement. For this opportunity, Lihir offers a 22:20 FIFO roster from a range of designated marshalling points. FIFO employees stay in a secure and comfortable camp, with en-suited, air-conditioned rooms equipped with a mini fridge, TV, and Wi-Fi. Healthy meals are provided at the mess, and the wet mess offers a relaxed social setting with pool and darts. Recreational facilities include an on-site gym and basketball court, while paid members can enjoy the Lihir Sports and Social Club, featuring a swimming pool, tennis and squash courts, a restaurant/bar, and a deck with stunning Pacific Ocean views. A café and deli are also available for takeaway coffee, snacks, and groceries. Newmont employees benefit from a competitive salary package, salary packaging options, and an annual incentive program. Why Join Newmont <ul><li style="font-size: 12pt;">Be part of a global leader in mining committed to safety, sustainability, and innovation.</li><li style="font-size: 12pt;">Work in a collaborative environment that values your expertise and supports your growth.</li><li style="font-size: 12pt;">Make a meaningful impact by ensuring the safety and reliability of critical infrastructure.</li><li style="font-size: 12pt;">Access to ongoing training, development, and career advancement opportunities.</li></ul> </div></div></div> 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 b – we’d love to hear from you!

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