Technician - Autoclaves (235043)

The New Porgera Limited now has a vacancy for Technician - Autoclaves

About the role

Reporting to the Area Supervisor, the successful applicant will ensure the autoclaves are operating as per standing operating procedures and within the approved metallurgical parameters. He/she will maintain a high level of health, safety and environmental awareness and comply with all relevant company policies and procedures.

In this role, you will:

• Confer with Area Supervisors / Mill Foreman and Metallurgists to plan day to day production
• Ensures all incidents and accidents are reported immediately
• Conduct general safety inspection in area of responsibility
• Safe and efficient operation of all equipment in the area of responsibility to maximize production
• Ensure that adequate reagents are mixed and available in the area of responsibility
• Trouble shoot, report faults and taking the necessary remedial and corrective action in the area of responsibility. Liaise with maintenance department to ensure all downtime is minimized
• Co-ordinate shutdowns and breakdowns, equipment isolation, JSAs and permit issuing for plant shutdowns
• Participate in the commissioning of new plant and new equipment
• Know KPI targets and strive to achieve and maintain in the area of responsibility
• Liaise with the Metallurgical Department and the Assay lab on production assays, and adjust plant to suit assay results
• Maintain a shift production log and ensure all log sheets are filled out correctly and checklists are completed each shift
• Ensure all personnel are inducted in area of responsibility
• Liaise with upstream and downstream process to optimize throughput
• Attend morning meetings and shift hand over meetings
• Complete and prioritize work notifications generated in area of responsibility
• Being aware of the responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of people and the workplace and external environment is an important part of this role
• Maintain a high level of health, safety and environmental awareness and comply with all relevant NPL policies & procedures.

About You

To succeed in this role, the ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and experience.

• Minimum of 5 years process plant experience in the field and have proven competency operating autoclaves via a digital control system.
• University qualification in Engineering or related fields is desired
• Certificate II & III in Metalliferous Mining (Processing)
• Metallurgical background
• Good communication and computer skills for report writing purposes
• Good understanding of the permit to work system
• A good understanding of chemical handling and their effects
• Ability to train PNG Nationals.

Mobilization Requirement

In return, you will be joining a world-class mining operation with the opportunity to impact the development and upskilling of our predominantly local workforce, combined with a team keen to learn and absorb knowledge. This offers a unique opportunity to further shape the department and improve NPL’s social performance and people knowledge.

You will be joining an operation that values safety and lead a team towards best-in-class safety practices whilst contributing to the development of a highly capable national workforce, making a lasting impact on the industry.

This role is offered on a FIFO basis with a 21/14 roster and a highly competitive remuneration package.

Closing Date: 24^th June,2025