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 As an Engineer, Mechanical you'll play a critical role in improving the performance, reliability, and lifecycle value of key power generation and utility assets across one of the world's most significant mining operations. You'll use your expertise in reliability engineering, asset management, and data analysis to identify opportunities, solve complex equipment challenges, and drive operational excellence. This is an opportunity to shape and build maintenance and reliability strategies from the ground up. Rather than simply maintaining existing processes, you'll have the autonomy to identify gaps, recommend improvements, and influence the future direction of asset reliability across critical infrastructure.
As part of our team, you will
• Conduct reliability assessments and analyse asset performance to identify improvement opportunities. • Develop and optimise maintenance and asset management strategies for power generation and utility assets. • Lead and facilitate root cause investigations to eliminate recurring equipment failures. • Monitor reliability KPIs, trends, and emerging risks to support informed decision-making. • Utilise data analytics tools and reliability methodologies to improve equipment availability and performance. • Partner closely with operations, maintenance, planning, and technical teams to deliver sustainable reliability outcomes. • Support asset health reviews, maintenance strategy reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives. • Provide technical guidance and reliability engineering expertise to site stakeholders.
Prerequisites for your success in this role To be successful, you will bring:
• Experience in reliability engineering, asset management, or mechanical engineering within heavy industry, mining, energy, utilities, manufacturing, or similar environments. • Demonstrated experience conducting root cause analysis and defect elimination activities. • Experience developing, reviewing, and optimising maintenance or asset management strategies. • Strong analytical capability with the ability to interpret operational data, identify trends, and recommend practical solutions. • Experience monitoring performance metrics and developing meaningful KPI reporting. • Proficiency with SAP, Microsoft Excel, and technical report writing. • Exposure to SCADA or other operational data systems would be highly regarded. • Relevant engineering qualifications and a passion for improving asset performance through data-driven decision making. • Strong collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
Your work environment This role is offered on a 21:21 Fly-in, Fly-out (FIFO) roster to Lihir Island, Papua New Guinea. Our FIFO employees stay in a secure and comfortable camp environment, with ensuite, air-conditioned accommodation equipped with a mini fridge, television and Wi-Fi. A variety of nutritious meal options are available through the on-site catering facilities, while recreational and social amenities provide opportunities to relax and connect with colleagues while on roster. You'll join a collaborative team environment, reporting to the Engineering Supervisor while partnering closely with operations teams, maintenance technicians, planners, asset management professionals, and technical specialists. Together, you'll work on critical assets supporting safe and efficient operations across the site. What makes this role particularly exciting is the opportunity to work independently, challenge existing approaches, and help create the reliability solutions of the future. If you're someone who enjoys solving problems, driving improvement, and influencing outcomes, you'll thrive in this environment.
Why join Newmont Lihir is one of the world's largest producing gold mines and one of Newmont's most significant operations. Working at Lihir means joining a high-performing team committed to safety, operational excellence and delivering sustainable value for our people, communities and business. Eligible employees may benefit from: • Competitive salary and annual performance incentive opportunities. • Company-funded FIFO travel and modern camp accommodation. • Access to health, wellbeing and employee assistance programs. • Ongoing learning, technical development and leadership training opportunities. • Exposure to large-scale mining operations and industry-leading technologies. • Career opportunities across Newmont's Australian, Papua New Guinean and global operations. • Access to a diverse range of on-site recreational, dining and wellbeing facilities. • The opportunity to be part of a workplace where safety, inclusion and growth are at the centre of everything we do. Submit your application through our website quoting reference number 44183 before the advertised closing date: 16 September 2026.
At Newmont, our people are our strength and we’re committed to a safe, inclusive and supportive workplace. If you’re passionate about doing work that matters, join Newmont and help shape the future of mining.
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