About Newmont

At Newmont, we’re not just a world-leading gold and metals producer – we’re a team united by our commitment to shaping a more inclusive, sustainable, and responsible mining industry. Joining us means becoming part of a global, diverse workforce where everyone is valued, empowered, and encouraged to grow. Our people are the heart of our success, bringing exceptional skill, integrity, and dedication to everything we do as an organization, and we’re dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.

About Lihir

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.

Our Lihir operations Mine Technical Services Team is recruiting for the position of Senior Engineer – Geothermal Operations for a FIFO role based onsite.

Reporting directly to the Superintendent – Mine Geothermal, the incumbent will lead the Mine Geothermal Team and other professionals in providing geothermal risk management and technical support to the Mine Technical and Operations teams.

The role will have responsibility to:

• Promotes proactive safety behaviours within workgroups through visible leadership.
• Develops team members by providing regular feedback, coaching, and formal training.
• Fosters collaboration by creating opportunities for people to work together, enabling them to contribute to the business and learn from each other.
• Identifies and manages geothermal hazards and associated risks in the open pit by capturing and analysing geotechnical drilling, mapping, and temperature data, and through regular field inspections.
• Develops and communicates geothermal risk reviews for yearly, quarterly, and monthly mine plans.
• Provides updated geoscientific information and technical project management to all stakeholders through reports and meetings as required by the Superintendent.
• Offers technical mentoring and guidance for the section and department.
• Develops, scopes, and manages technical projects using the site's appropriate project management tools, tracking against relevant KPIs and performance metrics, and coordinating with various departments and consultants as required.
• Delivers work within the approved budget, managing any variances in accordance with the escalation process.

Training & Experience

Ideally, our preferred applicant will have;

Essential:

• Tertiary qualification: Bachelor of Science (Geology) or Engineering (Geotechnical, Reservoir).
• Proven experience in geotechnical and geothermal analysis, soil mechanics, and mine design.
• Field experience in geotechnical drilling, site investigations, and monitoring.
• Knowledge of local and international geotechnical standards and regulations.
• Strong proficiency in modelling software and relevant engineering tools such as MineSight and Leapfrog.
• Computer proficiency in MS Office suite.
• Sound planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work under pressure and autonomously.
• Excellent attention to detail and time management skills to meet deadlines.
• Strong active listening and interpersonal skills for rapport building, conflict resolution, and training.
• PNG Driver's License.
• Accreditation from the Institute of Engineers PNG Inc. (to be completed as part of the work permit process).

Desirable:

• 7+ years of relevant work experience in a mining environment in a geotechnical/geothermal position.
• Proven record of leading, managing and developing a team.
• Demonstrated evidence of managing and working in a fast-paced production environment.
• Exposure to geothermal and geotechnical/geothermal monitoring systems.
• Additional qualification in Project Management.
• Experience with project management.

Our Commitment to You

Our FIFO employees stay in a secure and comfortable camp, in an en-suite and airconditioned room equipped with a mini fridge, TV and Wi-Fi. A variety of healthy meal options are catered for at our mess, and the wet mess provides a relaxed social setting where employees can unwind with a game of pool or darts.

We offer a range of recreational activities including our on-site gym and basketball court. Paid members can access the Lihir Club which has a swimming pool, tennis and squash courts, restaurant/bar area and deck with amazing Pacific Ocean views! Our café and deli are available for takeaway coffees and snacks, as well as local and imported grocery items (inc. fresh fruit).

Newmont employees are rewarded with a competitive salary package, options for salary packaging and an 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!

Newmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Underpinned by our values of Safety, Integrity, Sustainability, 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 28th January 2025.