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 Leading Hand – Mechanical (Oxygen), you will coordinate and oversee maintenance activities, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with regulatory and site requirements.
Essential Duties
• Champion a strong safety culture by leading hazard identification, risk management, and safe work practices across the team. • Develop and execute weekly maintenance plans, ensuring resources are effectively allocated to achieve operational targets safely and efficiently. • Actively contribute to pre-starts, production, maintenance, and planning meetings to align priorities and drive team performance. • Provide visible leadership in the field, guiding the team through critical daily maintenance activities and operational challenges. • Step into the Supervisor role as required, ensuring continuity of leadership and safe execution of work. • Lead engaging pre-start meetings that reinforce safety expectations, priorities, and team accountability. • Partner with Operations to prioritise breakdowns and coordinate resources to deliver timely, safe, and effective maintenance solutions. • Apply your knowledge of oxygen plant operations and cryogenic systems to support safe, reliable, and efficient plant performance. • Play a key role in shutdown planning, readiness, and execution, ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, and to the highest standards.
Training & Experience
• Trade-qualified Turner/Fitter with a recognised NATTB trade certificate. • Demonstrated experience in a similar role within cryogenic plant environments • Strong commitment to safety, with a solid understanding of hazard identification and risk management processes. • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word, with the ability to maintain accurate records and reports. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and stakeholders.
Working Conditions This is a FIFO role on a 21/21 roster.
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