Senior Specialist - Instrumentation (Oxygen Plant)
- Employer
- Newcrest Mining
- Location
- Lihir Operations, Papua New Guinea
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- Mar 4, 2021
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- Category
- Maintenance/Mechanical
- Work Term
- Permanent
- Work Load
- Full Time
- Language
- English
Job Details
Our client, Lihir Gold Limited operates one of the largest gold mines in Papua New Guinea 900kms north-east of Port Moresby on the tropical Niolam Island (Lihir Island). Committed to supporting a safe, diverse and inclusive work culture, Lihir's mission is to deliver superior returns from finding, developing and operating gold/copper mines whilst providing long term employment opportunities. Globe 24-7 has been selected as the recruitment partner to assist with the sourcing process for this position and look forward to applicants who meet the required skills, experience and qualifications.
The Role
We are seeking a Senior Specialist - Instrumentation to work autonomously on site and remotely. You will be responsible to coordinate safely the Instrumentation and Control system maintenance activities to support the Oxygen Plant; resolve equipment performance and maintenance issues and to enure all instrumentation and control system installations comply with all relevant statutory and safety requirements.
Qualifications Skills & Experience
- Advanced diploma or tertiary level Engineering degree desirable
- Australian, New Zealand or PNG Power Electrical Licenses essential
- Dual Electrical & Instrumentation trades qualification or certification essential
- 10+ years relevant work experience
- Extensive experience within a large-scale complex processing plant
- Gas plant or cryogenic control system experience
- Working knowledge of Foxborough control system maintenance, development and implementatation
- Self-motivated with the ability to work under pressure and autonomously
- Flexibility to work on site and remotely to an irregular roster schedule
- Advanced analytical skills for fault finding / diagnosis and repair of faulty instrumentation, control wiring systems and process control interface
- Advanced understanding of the principals associated with the installation, repair and calibration of industrial instrumentation including flow, pressure, temperature, density, position and chemical analysis instruments
- Proficient in the reading / interpretation and accurate updating of instrumentation drawings.
- Good understanding of formal project management skills, practices and methodologies.
- Previous experience working in a remote location in a developing country advantageous, but not essential
- Computer proficiency in MS Office suite and SAP or similar
Mobilisation Requirements:
- Must be open to work FIFO in PNG
- Ability to provide/obtain valid police clearance
- Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment medical assessment
The Rewards
This position gives you the opportunity to be a part of one of the world's largest and most technically challenging gold deposits across Australasia. Gain great exposure to new cutting-edge maintenance equipment and software systems enabling you to further develop your skills and experience. Enjoy working is a picturesque and safe working environment with a competitive remuneration package.
Contact Us
Please apply directly by submitting your resume, preferably as a Microsoft Word document.
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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