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Supervisor - Shift Operations

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National Capital District, Morobe, Autonomous Region of Bougainville, Central, East Sepik, East New Britain, Eastern Highlands, Enga, Gulf, Hela, Jiwaka, Madang, Manus , Milne Bay, New Ireland, Oro (Northern), Sandaun (West Sepik), Simbu (Chimbu), Southern Highlands, West New Britain, Western (Fly), Western Highlands, Papua New Guinea, Papua New Guinea

Mining, Oil and Gas

N/A (PGK)

#23595

26th May 2025

www.pngworkforce.com


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

Our Lihir operation in the Power and Utilities is now recruiting for the Supervisor—shift Operations position. Reporting to the Superintendent of operations, the successful candidate will supervise the daily operational activities of the Power Station operations and team to ensure optimum plant equipment availability and reliability is achieved in a safe and timely manner.

The role will have the following responsibilities, but are not limited to:

  • Complete any HSE tasks only if the hazards and any potential consequences are understood and any corrections are first agreed upon by the relevant Supervisor
  • Supervises team members in the operation of the Diesel Power Station & Interim Power Station to meeting KPIs to align with meeting set targets.
  • Ensures the team monitors all systems effectively and raises any issues/defects through notifications to capture in weekly planning for planned maintenance works
  • Assists in the management and creation of SOP, reviews and updates, and IRS creation, reviews and updates. Produce Shift Reports and SAP work requests in the system
  • Plans work so that it can be conducted safely through a pre-start meeting by leading the Team to look at the shift ahead and tasks involved
  • Ensures the PTW team on shift conducts isolations safely and issues a Permit to Work for maintenance work on time and by the site Permit to Work standard and system
  • Develops team members through feedback, coaching and organising formal training for the team onsite. This also includes practical training, though (OJT)
  • Creates opportunities for people to work together to enable them to contribute to the business and learn from each other

Training & Experience

Qualifications

  • Power Station Operator/Technician Certificate
  • Relevant Mechanical/Electrical trades Certification with Power Station Operations experience
  • Certificate in Workplace Assessment and Training or similar (Power Station Operations related
  • Relevant Boiler Ticket for Water Tube and Exhaust Gas Boilers
  • PNG National Driver's licence

Knowledge and Experience

  • 5+ years relevant work experience.
  • Working knowledge of heavy industrial Power Stations and systems
  • Excellent verbal, written & communication skills
  • Computer proficiency in the MS Office suite
  • Sound planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work under pressure and autonomously
  • Excellent attention to detail and time management skills to meet deadlines
  • Strong active listening & interpersonal skills for rapport building, conflict resolution & training

Working Conditions

  • Must be open to a FIFO role
  • Roster 28:14
  • Ability to complete a pre-employment medical assessment
  • Must have proof of a completed Police Clearance within the last six months

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 recognise 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 advertised closing date of 03 June 2025, quoting the role reference number: 38024 – we’d love to hear from you!

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COMPANY INFO

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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P. O Box 789, Port Moresby 121, Papua New Guinea