About this role
Workplace Type: Onsite Newmont produces metals the world needs - safely, responsibly and with care for people, communities and the environment. With a 100+ year history, we continue to shape the future of mining through innovation and strong operational performance. By joining our inclusive, world-class team, you can help shape the future of mining and make a meaningful difference. 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. Your impact The Geologist is responsible for the day to day execution of the exploration program, including planning on a short interval time horizon, liaison with drilling business partners and local contract employees and the accurate collection of many forms of data in line with procedure. Independent operation of the Geologists provides the Supervisor Exploration Geologist time to consolidate and interpret data more effectively and create new longer term plans accordingly.
As part of the team you will · Create daily and weekly plans for drilling and associated earthworks activities or remote field operations that can be shared with internal and external stakeholders to enable their facilitation. · Complete detailed drill hole designs that provide drilling contractors and the exploration team the information required to execute the hole safely and efficiently. · Design remote field surface sampling programs that satisfy objectives provided by the Supervisor Exploration Geologist. · Collect and verify quality geological and geotechnical data from the logging of diamond or RC drill holes in line with procedure. · Lead remote field sampling activities involving teams of local contract employees ensuring safe execution and data quality. · Liaise with drilling contractors to acquire, analyse and verify drill hole surveys and advise on progress relative to plan and any remedial actions required. · Analyse data collected from drilling or sampling programs and recommend alterations to the forward exploration program, if necessary or appropriate. · Use technical knowledge of deposit classes together with exploratory data analysis and geological maps and models to develop exploration targets in near-mine and brownfields settings. · Rate and rank exploration targets to build a holistic prioritized exploration portfolio that will support budget applications. · Ensure that all Exploration activities are conducted in adherence with Newmont Always Safe and Fatality Risk Management protocols. · Participate in the Newmont Always Safe program by completing Critical Control Verifications and Field Interactions. · Foster a work environment in which team members feel comfortable speaking up on core topics like safety in the workplace and Respect At Work.
Prerequisites for the role Here is what we would need so see from you! Required Knowledge & Experience (essential and desirable) · BSc (Hons) or higher degree in Geological / Geosciences. · Minimum 3 years industry experience, ideally within different geologic environments. · Native Microsoft Office skills are essential. · Experience using database software such as acQuire is essential. · Experience using mapping and modelling software (e.g., Leapfrog, ArcGIS) is essential. · A Class 6 PNG Drivers License is essential. · Fluency in both English and Tok Pisin is essential. · Effective written and verbal communication skills are essential. · Demonstrated planning and analytical skills are highly desirable. · Demonstrated ability to work independently is highly desirable. · A demonstrated focus on continuous improvement is highly desirable. · Ability to present technical information clearly and concisely to non-technical stakeholders is highly desirable.
Your Work Environment The position is conducted on a 21/21 fly-in fly-out (FIFO) roster from approved ports of hire with additional work time as required to meet the requirements of the role. Working days are nominally 12 hours excluding travelling time between camp and the Lihir operation. Our FIFO employees stay in 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 at our mess; and the wet mess provides a relaxed social setting where employees can unwind with a game of pool or darts. Newmont employees are rewarded with a competitive salary package and annual incentive program. We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!
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