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.

About the Role

Our Newmont Lihir Gold mine operation is now recruiting a Co-ordinator - Scaffolding to join the Fixed Plant Maintenance team.

This role will be based on a 22:20 roster and is offered on a 2-year Fixed Term-Full time basis.

You will coordinate the alignment of maintenance activities and strategy with the production plan by understanding plant priorities and the longer-term maintenance schedule.

Your key accountabilities include:

• Provide technical input into the development of the Maintenance plan.
• Maintain scaffold register, logbooks and certifications.
• Develop and approves scaffolding plans.
• Coordinate external contractor/OEM support for annual inspections, testing and calibration.
• Co-ordinate Scaffolding resources.
• Conduct QA/QC audits on completed work and keep abreast of the current state of equipment and plant defects.
• Drives and influence proactive safety behaviours.
• Work constructively within a diverse group of people.
• Assess competency, develop competency assessments and training documentation.
• Work with the Operations & Planning Team to align the maintenance schedule with the production plan, to optimise production.
• Create cost saving projects for the team to assist with overall cost reduction.

Essential criteria

• Extensive experience working in metals extraction and processing roles of large-scale processing plants.
• At least 5 years of experience in a Supervisory role.
• Experience in the planning and delivery of multi-disciplinary shutdowns and maintenance projects.
• Advanced Scaffolding Licence (High Risk Licence).
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, OEM manuals, and standards.
• Demonstrated knowledge of a CMMS (SAP desirable) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• 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 & interpersonal skills for rapport building and training.

Desirable criteria

• Relevant post trade and tertiary qualifications.
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
• Previous Expatriate experience working in a remote location.

The Requirements

• Must be open to FIFO in PNG
• Ability to complete a pre-employment medical assessment
• Must be able to complete a National Police Check

What we offer

For this opportunity, Lihir is offering a 22:20 FIFO roster from a range of designated marshalling points.

We are committed to ensuring that our team members are kept healthy and safe. To achieve this, we provide comfortable camp accommodations, as well as balanced meals prepared by our culinary team.  Team members can expect access to TV and Wi-Fi, our on-site gym, and a variety of recreational activities.  All our team members are also rewarded with a host of great benefits, including competitive salary and continuous growth and development opportunities.

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: 10 July 2024.