Technician – Mine Geothermal

Job no: 986496
Work type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Lihir Operations

Newmont has recently acquired Newcrest Mining creating the world’s leading gold mining company.

With operations around the world, our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities where we operate. We aim to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and supported to bring their whole unique self to work. We bring out the best in each other, inspiring performance, and a shared belief that what we do matters.

Our Lihir operation in Mining Department is now recruiting for the position of Technician – Mine Geothermalfor FIFO role based at our Lihir Gold Operation (LGO).

We are now seeking expression of interest for the position of Technician – Mine Geothermal for a FIFO position based at our Lihir Gold Operation (LGO). Reporting to the Specialist – Geotechnical Systems, you are required to support the Mine Geothermal team in installing and collecting relevant monitoring data, maintaining and inspecting Mine Geothermal infrastructure, contributing to Mine Geothermal project execution and assisting with geothermal training and awareness within the mining and mobile maintenance department.

The role will have responsibility to:

• Ensure personal and team compliance with all company HSE requirements & policies including Fitness for Work.
• Complete any HSE tasks only if the hazards and any potential consequences are understood and any corrections are firstly agreed by the relevant Supervisor.
• Works constructively with a diverse group of people.
• Leads installation and data collection of relevant geothermal monitoring in the open pit.
• Contributes to the execution of Mine Geothermal projects.
• Contribute to the geothermal hazard training and awareness to the mine operation and technical teams.
• Performs preventative maintenance inspections on geothermal equipment including steam relief wells.

Essential criteria

Ideally, our preferred applicant will have;

• Minimum level of Grade 10 education essential.
• Boilermaker trades or other similar qualification or certification desirable.
• Class 6 PNG Drivers licenses essential.
• 1-year relevant mining operation experience in a technical capacity
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural team with a strong focus on safety.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, together with an aptitude to solve technical difficulties.
• Good verbal, written communication and public speaking skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously from time to time.
• High attention to detail with good time management skills.
• Strong active listening & interpersonal skills.

The Requirements

• Must be available for FIFO to Lihir
• Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment medical assessment.
• Must have proof of a completed Police Clearance within the last six months.

Our Commitment to You

Newmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Underpinned by our values of Safety, Sustainability, Integrity, Responsibility and Inclusion, our commitment is to respect the rights of every individual to work to their highest potential, free of discrimination, as well as the cultures, religions, and governing codes applicable to each country in which we operate.

If you share our values and feel that you could make a meaningful difference in this role, submit your application through our website before the advertised closing date 7th June 2024.

Advertised: 24 May 2024 West Pacific Standard Time
Applications close: 07 Jun 2024 West Pacific Standard Time