Leading Hand - Electrical (Power & Utilities)
- Employer
- Newcrest Mining
- Location
- Lihir Operations, Papua New Guinea
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- Apr 19, 2021
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- Category
- Machinery Operators, 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 an experienced Leading Hand - Electrical for a FIFO position on Lihir Island, PNG. Reporting to the Supervisor - Electrical, you will be required to act as the team lead that monitors and oversees the day-to-day activities of the electrical technicians and apprentices to effectively carry out maintenance work on all plant and equipment associated with the Power & Utilities areas.
The role will have responsibility to:
- Carry out maintenance tasks as directed by immediate Supervisor, in accordance with established procedures and NML HSE requirements.
- Maintain all engines, turbines, and auxiliary equipment by upholding a high level of understanding of the power station's operational issues including fault diagnosis, repairs, and equipment performance.
- Effectively operate diesel engines, steam turbines, and auxiliary equipment in accordance with safe operating procedures to ensure sufficient and consistent power is provided to all end users.
- Utilise SCADA, the computerised control system to monitor engine parameters and adjust variables to ensure consistent provision of power to end-users.
- Operate, monitor, and service all outstation plant and equipment including waste heat boilers, oil fired boilers, heavy fuel oil separators, fuel/day tanks, sludge incinerator, chlorination, and demineralisation plants, on-site standby generators.
- Perform preventative maintenance inspections on plant equipment and assist the maintenance planning section in the planning and development of day-to-day and weekly operations and maintenance schedules
Essential criteria
- Relevant Electrical trade certificate and/or qualification essential.
- PNG Power Electrical Licence essential.
- PNG Driver's Licence - Class 6 essential.
- 5+ years post-trade experience essential in heavy industry preferably within power and utilities or mining environment.
- Relevant experience in maintaining equipment in the Power and Utilities area.
Desirable criteria
- High Voltage certification (highly desirable)
- Any previous instrumentation experience within mining, power, or oil and gas industries (highly desirable).
- Any previous experience in the delivery and assessment of training
- Confined space, working at heights tickets.
- Computer proficiency in SAP & MS Office suite.
The Requirements
- Must be open to FIFO in PNG.
- Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment medical assessment.
- Must have proof of a completed Police Clearance within the last six months.
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.
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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