Supervisor, Engineering Maintenance

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.

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



To provide mechanical engineering support for safe and efficient plant operations by delivering fit for purpose designs, driving reliability and delivering cost effective maintenance and improvement projects.

Essential Duties



• Providing Mechanical Engineering support to the site’s production and maintenance teams.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve reliability, reduce downtime, and lower lifecycle costs.

• Undertake Mechanical design tasks from concepts through to execution.

• Delivering OPEX projects within budget and time constraints. This includes conducting engineering trials on assets to achieve extended life.

• Participating in CAPEX projects as part of a stakeholder.

• Monitor plant performance metrics and collate engineering reports.

• Analysing losses and conducting investigations using Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) standards.

• Assessing criticality of assets and developing, recommending, and implementing strategies for improving equipment reliability.

• Champion Change through Management of Change