Superintendent Shutdown

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Location: National Capital District, Morobe, Autonomous Region of Bougainville, East Sepik, East New Britain, Madang, Milne Bay, New Ireland, West New Britain, Western Highlands, Australia, Papua New Guinea

Industry: Engineering, Heavy Equipment, Mining, Oil and Gas

Job ID: #24904

Date Posted: 17th October 2025

Source: www.pngworkforce.com

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.

Your Impact

As Superintendent Shutdown, you will lead the Fixed Plant Shutdown team at Newmont’s Lihir site. Your leadership will ensure safe, efficient, and compliant execution of maintenance shutdowns while driving continuous improvement in planning and execution strategies. Your work will directly influence asset reliability, operational uptime, and team performance.

As Part of Our Team, You Will

Oversee safe and timely execution of shutdowns aligned with approved plans.
Drive shutdown planning, including scope, scheduling, and resource coordination.
Lead and mentor a team of 8–10 personnel to build a high-performing, safety-focused culture.
Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, and Engineering for shutdown readiness.
Manage contractor onboarding, performance, and compliance.
Facilitate post-shutdown reviews and integrate lessons learned.
Monitor shutdown budgets and contribute to forecasting.
Ensure compliance with statutory and legislative requirements.
Coordinate materials, logistics, and permitting for efficient execution.
Provide strategic input to long-term planning and reliability improvements.

Prerequisites for Your Success in This Role

Trade or Engineering qualification.
Proven experience in shutdown planning and execution.
Proficiency in SAP or similar maintenance systems.
Strong analytical, budgeting, and scheduling skills.
Ability to lead critical path meetings and manage execution metrics.
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
Commitment to safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Your Work Environment

You’ll be based at Newmont’s Lihir Operations, working within the Fixed Plant Maintenance (FPM) team. This is a shared back-to-back role in a 21/21 roster, leading shutdowns in a dynamic, high-performance environment. You’ll engage with internal stakeholders across Processing Operations, Asset Management, Supply Chain, Reliability Engineering, and Health & Safety, as well as external contractors, vendors, and regulatory bodies.

Why Join Newmont

At Newmont, you’ll be part of a global leader in sustainable mining. We offer a collaborative, inclusive culture where safety and innovation are at the core of everything we do. You’ll have opportunities to grow, lead impactful work, and contribute to the success of one of the world’s most respected mining companies.

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 before the closing date: 31 October 2025 – we’d love to hear from you!

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Newmont

Newmont is the world’s leading gold company and a producer of copper, silver, zinc and lead. The Company’s world-class portfolio of assets, prospects and talent is anchored in favorable mining jurisdictions ...
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Address:P. O Box 789, Port Moresby 121, Papua New Guinea

Website:https://www.newmont.com/

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