Operator, Cranes

Workplace Type: Onsite

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  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

You'll be responsible for executing complex lifts that enable mining, maintenance, and infrastructure projects to be completed safely and on schedule. Your expertise, commitment to safety, and precision will help drive operational success while ensuring the highest standards of performance across site.

##### Essential Duties

- Conduct Prestart Checks – Conduct comprehensive inspections of the crane that has been allocated for operation. Documenting crane maintenance status and reporting any faults or non-compliances.
- Plan and Risk Assess – Conduct site inspections prior to set up of the crane commences in which they will assess the site for hazards and determine the most suitable crane and approach for the lift.
- Preparation and Set Up – Set up the crane correctly at all times according to WHS legislation, site policies and procedures and manufacturer’s instructions.
- Operation – Operate the crane in accordance with WHS legislation, site policies and procedures and manufacturer’s instructions. Interpret load charts correctly to calculate safe working loads ensuring that all lifts are within the crane’s capacity. Monitor the rigging of loads and commence lifting only when safe to do so.
- Critical / Non-Standard Lifting – Understand the complexities of critical and non-standard lifting activities and comply with both site and industry standards while performing the lifts.
- Pack Up / Post Operational Checks – Strict adherence to WHS legislation and Newmont policies and procedures. Pack up and post operational checks performed as per the manufacture’s instruction. Reporting of any operational issues, faults or defects via supervision and documenting in the maintenance logbook.
- Team leadership – Act in a leadership capacity and make crucial decisions that maintain the safety of the surrounding work area.
- Ensure that all controls are always in place when the work area specific to their crane is operational.

##### Training & Experience

- Prior relevant work experience essential in fixed plant maintenance and heavy industry.
- Must be familiar with and understand safe work procedures that are relevant to the operation of mobile lifting equipment.
- Proficient in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Sound, analytical, and critical thinking skills. Ability to solve problems in often high-pressure situations.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong active listening & people skills.

##### Working Conditions

This is a FIFO role on a 28/14 day and night rotational roster.

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