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. Purpose As an experienced Auto Electrical Technician supporting the Truckshop team, you will provide technical auto sparkie skills, leadership, and mentoring in the maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of electrical and electronic systems across Newmont's mobile fleet, with a primary focus on CAT 785D, 777F, and 773D haul trucks. Your role is critical in improving equipment reliability, availability, and maintenance quality while developing the capability of your core worker and apprentices. You will act as the technical authority for auto electrical systems, providing hands-on support, coaching, and guidance to ensure maintenance activities are completed safely and to OEM standards. Working in a demanding mining environment, you will drive continuous improvement initiatives, strengthen workforce capability, and contribute directly to Newmont's operational excellence objectives.
Essential Duties
• Provide technical expertise and support for mobile fleet auto electrical systems across haul trucks and ancillary equipment. • Lead complex fault-finding and diagnostic activities to identify and resolve electrical and electronic system failures. Troubleshoot, repair and optimise a wide range of systems, including: Wiring harnesses Electronic Control Modules (ECMs) Sensors and switches Starting and charging systems Lighting systems Telematics and fleet management systems Product Link Elite (PLE) Health Monitoring Systems (HIMS) Collision avoidance systems Camera systems Communication equipment
• Ensure all maintenance and repair activities are completed in accordance with OEM specifications and Newmont maintenance standards. • Provide technical guidance during planned maintenance, major component replacements and breakdown repairs. • Monitor equipment performance and proactively identify reliability risks and improvement opportunities. • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by providing practical solutions to reduce downtime and improve fleet reliability. • Coach, mentor and support the development of Auto Electricians, Technicians and Apprentices, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous learning. • Champion Newmont's Safety Values and Critical Control Management standards in all aspects of work. • Lead by example in hazard identification, risk assessment, incident prevention and safe work practices. • Ensure compliance with site safety procedures, isolation requirements, statutory obligations and environmental standards. • Promote a strong safety culture by intervening when unsafe behaviours or conditions are identified.
Training & Experience
• Recognised NATTB Trade Qualification in Automotive Electrical Technology or equivalent. • Current and valid driver's licence (PNG Class or ability to obtain). • Strong understanding of heavy mobile equipment electrical systems. • Demonstrated capability in advanced electrical diagnostics and fault-finding. • Extensive experience maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing heavy mining equipment electrical systems. • Significant experience working on CAT 785D, 777F, and 773D haul trucks or equivalent mining equipment. • Strong knowledge of Caterpillar electronic control systems and diagnostics. • Experience using Caterpillar Electronic Technician (ET), SIS, and other OEM diagnostic software. • Demonstrated experience coaching and mentoring technicians in a mining environment. • Caterpillar ET and SIS utilisation • Wiring harness diagnosis and repair • Electrical schematic interpretation • Contribution to continuous improvement and reliability initiatives. ·
Working Conditions This role is offered on a 28:14 Day / Night Fly in, Fly out (FIFO) roster to Lihir Island, PNG from our approved POH.
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