Technical Specialist - Mechanical (AM - Tanks & Tails Maintenance)
- Employer
- Newcrest Mining
- Location
- Lihir Operations, Papua New Guinea
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- Jan 27, 2021
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- Category
- Maintenance/Mechanical, Trade & Skilled
- Work Term
- Permanent
- Work Load
- Full Time
- Language
- English
Job Details
The Company
Newcrest is one of the world's largest gold mining companies. As a global business, they aim to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels safe, valued and supported to bring their whole unique self to work.
At Newcrest, they hold core values that focus on caring about people, working together and achieving a high-performance culture through innovation and problem-solving.
The Role
We are seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technical Specialist to provide mechanical maintenance expertise and leadership to the fixed plant mechanical teams.
You will be responsible to provide technical expertise, planning, direction and hands on training and mentoring and to carry out mechanical maintenance activities on the associated processing plant facilities and equipment.
You will drive and influence proactive safety behaviours within workgroups through visible leadership and be able to demonstrate the following.
Qualifications Skills & Experience
- Relevant Mechanical Engineering trades qualification or certification essential
- Certificate in Workplace Assessment and Training or similar will be highly regarded
- 7+ Years relevant work experience with at least 3 years at supervisory / leading hand level
- Must have prior experience with the following:
- CCD thickeners, Pre-oxidation tanks
- CIL / NCA circuits including Warman Cardon advance pumps
- SPX agitators, Delkor screens, Metso, Schenck & Derrick vibrating screens
- Elution columns, carbon reactivation kilns,
- Lime mills and Wier pumps of all sizes
- Sound planning, analytical, and problem solving skills
- Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously under pressure
- Excellent attention to detail and time management skills to meet deadlines
- Strong active listening & interpersonal skills
- Previous experience working in a remote location in a developing country
- Ability to coach / mentor and develop training plans for team members
- Willingness to provide hands on "on the job" training & mentoring
- Computer proficiency in MS Office suite and SAP
- Working at heights certificate desirable
- Confined space entry certificate desirable
- Overhead travelling crane operation certificate desirable
- Rigging or dogging certificate desirable
Mobilisation Requirements:
- Must be open to work FIFO in PNG on an extended roster
- Ability to provide/obtain valid police clearance
- Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment medical assessment
Contact Us
Newcrest's commitment to diversity and inclusion respects both 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 these values and feel that you could make a meaningful difference in this role, please apply online before the advertised application closing date, preferably as a Microsoft Word document.
Only successful applicants will be contacted.
Company
Newcrest is the largest gold producer listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and one of the world's largest gold mining companies.
At Newcrest we’re known for our strong technical capabilities in exploration, deep underground block caving and metallurgical processing skills. We're committed to creating a work environment where everyone can go home safe and healthy every day, and where everyone actively contributes to this outcome; operating and developing mines in line with strong environmental, social and governance practices; developing a diverse workforce; and developing and maintaining strong relationships with our communities and governments.
In 2017, we joined the International Council on Mining and Metals, an international organisation that brings together 25 mining and metals companies and over 30 regional and commodities associations dedicated to a safe, fair and sustainable mining and metals industry, and serving as a catalyst for change to enhance mining’s contribution to society.
Our Code of Conduct, Corporate governance framework and a comprehensive suite of company policies protect against illegal and inappropriate behaviours, such as fraud, bribery, corruption, discrimination and bullying, and articulate our position on safety, health, human rights, environment, communities, security and diversity and inclusion.
Diversity and inclusion are essential parts of Newcrest’s vision, values and company culture. Our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy 2021-2025 to learn more about how we are building a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels safe, valued and supported to bring their whole unique self to work.
Our headquarters are in Melbourne, Australia with operating mines in Australia, Canada and Papua New Guinea.
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