Leading Hand - Mechanical

Job no: 985878
Work type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Lihir Operations

Newmont has recently acquired Newcrest Mining creating the world’s leading gold mining company.

With operations around the world, our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities where we operate. We aim to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and supported to bring their whole unique self to work. We bring out the best in each other, inspiring performance, and a shared belief that what we do matters.

The role will have responsibility to:

• Ensure personal and team compliance with all company HSE requirement and policies including Fitness for work.
• Complete any HSE tasks only if the hazards and any potential consequences are understood and any correction are firstly agreed by the relevant Supervisor.
• Conducts mechanical maintenance on mobile fleet by ensuring a high level of understanding of operational issues including fault diagnosis, repairs and equipment performance.
• Perform preventative mechanical maintenance activities of technicians.
• Leads and monitors mechanical maintenance activities of technicians.
• Ensure maintenance schedules are in compliance with OEM recommendation and only genuine OEM parts are used.
• Ensure maintenance records for mobile fleet are kept current.

Essential Criteria

Ideally, our preferred applicant will have;

• Diesel Fitting or Mechanical Trades qualification certification essential.
• 3 – 5 years relevant work experience essential in large scale mining operation or heavy industry.
• Previous experience in delivery and assessment of training desirable.
• Relevant experience in maintaining equipment in mobile fleet.
• Skilled in the use of SAP software to manage day to day planning and scheduling of maintenance activities.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Self – motivated with the ability to work autonomously from time to time.
• High attention to details with good time management skills.
• Strong active listening and interpersonal skills.
• PNG Driver’s License – Class Six (6) essential.

The Requirements

• This opportunity is open to PNG citizens and to those who are currently employed by Newmont.
• Must be available for FIFO to Lihir
• Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment medical assessment.
• Must have proof of a completed Police Clearance within the last six months.

Our Commitment to You

Newmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Underpinned by our values of Safety, Sustainability, Integrity, Responsibility and Inclusion, our commitment is to respect the rights of every individual to work to their highest potential, free of discrimination, as well as the cultures, religions, and governing codes applicable to each country in which we operate.

If you share our values and feel that you could make a meaningful difference in this role, submit your application through our website before the advertised closing date.

Advertised: 15 Apr 2024 West Pacific Standard Time
Applications close: 02 May 2024 West Pacific Standard Time

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