Quality Control Officer

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 a Quality Control Officer, you will Co-ordinate and schedule activities within Newmont Lihir Analytical Laboratory to ensure the Quality Management System is maintained in alignment with ISO/IEC17025 standards.

Essential Duties



• Develop and implement drill and blast plans that support short and medium-term mine schedules.

• Handle the maintenance and distribution of the Management System documentation.

• Manage the external audit program.

• Implement, maintain, and improve the management system.

• Identify deviations from the management system or from the procedures for performing laboratory activities.

• Report to laboratory management on the performance of the management system and any need for improvement.

• Schedule and assign actions resulting from quality system review meetings and audits.

• Manage equipment calibrations register and schedule calibrations to meet the standard requirements.

• Assist with support and coaching staff on Quality System requirements and processes to meet the