Technician - Condition Monitoring
- Employer
- Newcrest Mining
- Location
- Lihir Operations, Papua New Guinea
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- Aug 6, 2021
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- Category
- Technicians
- 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 Technician - Condition Monitoring for a FIFO position on Lihir Island, PNG. Reporting to the Supervisor - Condition Monitoring, you will be required to carry out trade-level condition monitoring tasks throughout the processing plant. The successful candidate will also be responsible for ensuring that all equipment's are correctly maintained to meet necessary production and reliability targets and satisfy original manufacturer's requirements.
The role will have responsibility to:
- Carry out condition monitoring work in accordance with NML's safe working policies and procedures and in compliance with manufacturers specifications.
- Assist with building / modifying condition monitoring databases
- Carry out routine and on-demand condition monitoring tasks like vibration data collection, thermal imaging, non-destructive testing
- Upload and download data collection point routes
- Carry out basic data analysis with draft recommendations
- Use and care for condition monitoring and NDT facilities and
- Carryout precision maintenance tasks in support of trade teams - alignment, balancing, fastener tensioning etc
Essential criteria
- Minimum level of Grade 10 essential
- Electrical or mechanical Trade Certification highly regarded
- 3 - 5 years relevant engineering and/or trade work experience essential in fixed plant maintenance in heavy industry, preferably minerals processing.
- PNG Driver's Licence - Class 6 essential or proven ability to obtain by time of employment.
- Good verbal, written communication, and public speaking skills.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously.
- High attention to detail with good time management skills.
- Strong active listening & interpersonal skills for rapport building
Desirable criteria
- Mechanical or electrical engineering degree highly sought for
- Certified training in vibration analysis, NDT techniques and/or thermography
- Proficient in English with fluent verbal and written communication skills
- Sound problem solving skills
- Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously
- Computer proficiency in SAP & MS Office suite desirable.
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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