Chemist

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

The Chemist is responsible for delivering accurate and reliable analytical results through the application of approved laboratory methods, quality assurance systems, and scientific expertise.

Essential Duties

- Provide the support required for laboratory operations to meet site HSE standards
- Provide the support required to ensure the laboratory meets the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025
- Provide technical support to production crews
- Administer and prepare laboratory equipment
- Ensure critical spare parts inventory is maintained to ensure minimal disruption to laboratory services tasks
- Maintain preventative maintenance schedules on all Laboratory equipment.
- Assess laboratory quality control data, identify trends or non-conformances, and report findings to support data integrity and quality performance.
- Assist in troubleshooting and resolving laboratory quality issues through investigation, corrective actions, and continuous improvement activities.
- Contribute in the validation and verification of new methods and estimation of Measurement Uncertainty.
- Coordinate the Proficiency Testing and Interlaboratory program and investigate any "Questionable" or "Unsatisfactory" z-scores.
- Provide technical support for laboratory projects

Training & Experience

We are seeking experienced professionals with demonstrated experience in working in a mining laboratory environment.

- Bachelor's degree in chemistry, or science related fields.
- 3 years of experience in laboratory operations monitoring, equipment maintenance, data recording, and safety compliance. Strong knowledge that has been gained through work practice with laboratory processes and safety protocols as well as in risk management and process optimization.
- Advanced understanding in laboratory operations monitoring, equipment maintenance, data recording, and safety compliance.
- Competence in Identifying practical application proficiency in laboratory process monitoring and equipment maintenance.
- Advanced knowledge with safety protocols, including the ability to carry out specific activities using appropriate tools and processes to achieve defined business outcomes.

##### Working Conditions

This position is offered on a 21 Days On / 21 Days Off   roster on Lihir Island, Papua New Guinea and is open to PNG Nationals only . You will join a high-performing Technical Services team focused on delivering safe, reliable, and sustainable production outcomes while supporting the ongoing growth and success of the Lihir Operation.  
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