Technician - Mechanical

Workplace Type: Onsite

About Newmont

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.

About Lihir

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

Mechanical Technician supports safe and efficient power and utilities operations by executing inspections, repairs, and maintenance activities on mechanical equipment, ensuring asset reliability, compliance, and continuous plant availability.

• Essential Duties
• Maintenance & Reliability

• Perform routine mechanical inspections on plant and utility equipment
• identify defects early and report for planned maintenance intervention
• Assist in breakdown repairs to restore equipment functionality
• Monitor asset condition and performance trendS

Equipment Maintenance & Repair

• Carry out mechanical repairs, adjustments, and component replacements
• Support calibration and testing of mechanical systems
• Ensure equipment meets operational and reliability standards

Management & Documentation

• Maintain accurate maintenance records (repairs, parts, inspections)
• Update equipment history and maintenance logs
• Provide input for proactive maintenance planning

Spare Parts & Inventory Support

• Track usage of critical spare parts
• Support availability of essential components
• Assist in inventory control processes

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all site safety protocols, standards, and procedures
• Apply safe work practices during all maintenance activities
• Participate actively in safety meetings and initiatives
• Stop unsafe work and escalate hazards immediately

Continuous Improvement

• Identify recurring mechanical issues and recommend improvements
• Contribute ideas to improve maintenance efficiency and reliability
• Support a zero-harm safety culture

Training & Experience

• Mechanical Trade Certificate (e.g., Fitter, Diesel Fitter, Mechanical Technician) or equivalent recognized qualification
• Completion of apprenticeship or formal trade training program
• Demonstrated experience in mechanical maintenance within mining, processing, power generation, or heavy industrial environments
• Experience with rotating and static plant equipment (e.g., pumps, engines, compressors, conveyors, or utility systems) (contextual application aligned to P&U)
• Proven exposure to breakdown maintenance, fault finding, and preventive maintenance activities
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, manuals, and maintenance procedures
• Competence in using maintenance tools and equipment safely and effectively
• Basic understanding of condition monitoring and defect identification
• Experience with maintenance management systems (e.g., SAP/CMMS) for work order execution and history recording
• Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices and adherence to site procedures
• Experience in power and utilities systems (diesel generation, water, steam, or fuel systems)
• Exposure to reliability maintenance and condition monitoring programs
• High-risk work licenses (rigging, confined space, working at heights – if applicable to role)

Working Conditions

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!