Technician, Electrical

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.

Your Impact

As a Technician - Electrical , you will play a key role in maintaining the reliability, safety, and availability of critical processing plant assets. Working within the Fixed Plant Maintenance team, you will perform electrical maintenance and fault-finding activities that support continuous operations across one of the world's largest gold mining operations.

Your contribution will help ensure equipment reliability, minimise downtime, and maintain safe and efficient plant performance.

As part of the team, you will:

- Perform preventative, breakdown, and corrective maintenance on fixed plant, Mine Dewatering, Workshop, Generators and Office Complex electrical equipment.
- Diagnose and repair faults on electrical systems, control wiring, and process control interfaces.
- Maintain HV and LV motors, motor control centres (MCCs), variable speed drives, power distribution, and lighting systems.
- Read, interpret, and update electrical drawings and technical documentation.
- Carry out all work in accordance with AS/NZS 3000 Wiring Rules and site standards.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
- Contribute to equipment reliability and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Promote and uphold Newmont's safety standards and safe work practices

Prerequisites for the Role

- Electrical Trade Qualification.
- PNG Power Electrical Licence.
- PNG Class 6 Driver's Licence.
- Previous experience in mining, processing, or heavy industry.
- Experience maintaining industrial electrical equipment and systems.
- Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and drawings.
- Knowledge of HV/LV motors, MCCs, VSDs, power distribution, and plant electrical systems.
- High Voltage Certification and Elevated Work Platform Ticket highly regarded.
- Strong communication, teamwork, and time management skills.
- Proficiency in basic MS Office tools (Word, Excel)

##### Your work environment

This role is offered on a 28:14 Day Night Fly in, Fly out (FIFO) roster to Lihir Island, PNG.

Our FIFO employees stay in a secure and comfortable camp, in an en-suited and airconditioned room equipped with 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.

##### Why Join Newmont

At Newmont, our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures that everyone can work to their full potential, free from discrimination, while respecting the cultures, religions, and governance of the regions in which we operate. Guided by our values of Safety, Integrity, Sustainability, Responsibility, and Inclusion, our Lihir team – 90% of which are Papua New Guinean – is dedicated to creating a culturally rich and supportive environment where meaningful, long-term connections can be formed within the industry.

We believe in the strength of our people and the positive impact we can create together. Newmont employees are rewarded with a competitive salary, flexible packaging options, and programs that recognize those who go above and beyond. We know no candidate meets every qualification listed, so if you share our values and feel you can make a meaningful contribution, we encourage you to apply – we’d love to hear from you!

At Newmont, our people are our strength and we’re committed to a safe, inclusive and supportive workplace. If you’re passionate about doing work that matters, join Newmont and help shape the future of mining.​

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