As an Advisor - Registered Mine Electrician (RME) Delegate, you will play a critical role in ensuring electrical safety, compliance, and operational excellence across site operations. Your work will directly support a safe and efficient workplace by upholding standards, mentoring others, and maintaining regulatory compliance.

As Part of Our Team, You Will

• Conduct field critical control checks and ensure proper isolation processes.
• Lead investigations into electrical safety incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Authorize and issue electrical permits, access keys, and maintain compliance records.
• Support training, coaching, and development of electrical personnel.
• Ensure all electrical work meets Australian standards and Newmont specifications.
• Liaise with departments to clarify site electrical requirements and standards.
• Review and approve energization notifications and electrical licenses.
• Participate in audits, risk assessments, and compliance documentation.

Prerequisites for Your Success in This Role

• Qualifications: Certificate III in Electrotechnology is essential. A High Voltage Switching Certificate, LVR/CPR, and EEHA certification are preferred.
• Licensing: PNG Power Authority or Australian/NZ State Electrical License is essential.
• Knowledge: Familiarity with PNG Mining (Safety) Act, AS/NZS 3000, 3007, 4871, 3012, and 60079 standards is essential.
• Skills: Strong problem-solving, practical judgment, and ability to work independently.
• People Skills: Effective communicator, team collaborator, and adaptable to diverse work environments.

Your Work Environment

This role is based at Newmont’s Lihir Island site within the Asset Management team, supporting Fixed Plant Maintenance and Reliability. It is an individual contributor position focused on fieldwork, compliance, and stakeholder engagement.

For this opportunity, Lihir offers a 22:20 FIFO roster from a range of designated marshalling points. FIFO employees stay in a secure and comfortable camp, with en-suited, air-conditioned rooms equipped with a mini fridge, TV, and Wi-Fi. Healthy meals are provided at the mess, and the wet mess offers a relaxed social setting with pool and darts. Recreational facilities include an on-site gym and basketball court, while paid members can enjoy the Lihir Sports and Social Club, featuring a swimming pool, tennis and squash courts, a restaurant/bar, and a deck with stunning Pacific Ocean views. A café and deli are also available for takeaway coffee, snacks, and groceries.

Newmont employees benefit from a competitive salary package, salary packaging options, and an annual incentive program.

Why Join Newmont

• Be part of a global leader in mining committed to safety, sustainability, and innovation.
• Work in a collaborative environment that values your expertise and supports your growth.
• Make a meaningful impact by ensuring the safety and reliability of critical infrastructure.
• Access to ongoing training, development, and career advancement opportunities.

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.