Engineer, Mechanical

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 Engineer Mechanical will provide mechanical engineering support across design, analysis, and modifications in the process plant and associated mine infrastructure, ensuring compliance with company specifications, operational requirements, agreements, and relevant standards.

##### Essential Duties

- Provide mechanical and piping engineering design and calculations to relevant design codes and standards.
- Review and investigate proposed mechanical and piping modifications within the process plant and mine site infrastructure and provide engineering guidance.
- Conduct site inspections and prepare conceptual mechanical and piping design options for presentations to clients and stakeholders.
- Prepare for review detailed drawings suitable for construction.
- Liaise with inter-departmental clients, stakeholders and external consultants if necessary for design parameters and project requirements.
- Identify and evaluate potential risks related to mechanical and piping designs and construction methodologies, implementing robust mitigation strategies to enhance safety and project viability.
- Provide technical support during the construction and installation phases, ensuring installations are according to the design specifications.

##### Training & Experience

- Bachelor’s Degree qualification in Mechanical Engineering
- Registration with IEPNG (or eligibility)
- Prior mechanical engineering experience in a mining, processing or heavy industry environment.
- Understanding of project management principles.
- Demonstrated competence in mechanical and piping design, with sound knowledge of relevant design codes and standards.
- Strong capability to perform relevant engineering calculations to support designs.
- Ability to read, interpret and review engineering drawings including general arrangement drawings, mechanical detail drawings,
- Piping & Instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) and Piping Isometric drawings.
- Capability to review engineering drawings and red-line in consultation with the design team to ensure accurate design and construction drawings.
- Strong attention to detail and documentation capability.
- Excellent planning and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work with minimal supervision
- Good computer literacy and understanding of Microsoft software suite
- Understanding of safety compliance and regulations
- Valid Class 6 Driving License

##### Working Conditions

This is a FIFO role on a 21/21 roster.

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