Technical Specialist - E&I (M)
- Employer
- Newcrest Mining
- Location
- Lihir Operations, Papua New Guinea
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- Aug 9, 2021
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- Category
- 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 Technical Specialist - Electrical and Instrumentation for a FIFO position on Lihir Island, PNG. Reporting to the Supervisor - Electrical and Instrumentation, you will be responsible for To direct the day to day operational and maintenance activities of the Asset Management E&I teams in order to deliver reliability & minimum interruption to facilities during regular operations and provide technical support during plant shutdowns.
The role will have responsibility to:
- Provides electrical and instrumentation technical assistance and support to the operations, maintenance, and technical services representatives responsible for crushing, grinding, flotation, leach and gold recovery areas.
- Monitor the maintenance activities performed by the national workforce on the instrumentation and control equipment in the assigned area in line with the maintenance schedule
- Selects and sizes instrumentation and valving in accordance with process design criteria managing the instrument tag databases including the revision and allocation of new tags.
- Ensure that all instruments and valves are installed and commissioned in accordance with existing site standards and specifications and any changes to existing plant instrumentation as requested through the work order system is in accordance with the departments change management procedures.
- Recommend new installations or modifications to improve plant control performance or replacement of defective or obsolete instrumentations for control equipment systems and subsystems.
- Supervise and monitor the progress of all types of routine, breakdown and planned maintenance activities, so as to minimize down time for the equipment for increased plant productivity.
- Ensures instrument documentation (P&IDs, datasheets, instrument list, loop and termination drawings etc) are revised in accordance with industry standards and kept up to date in an auditable format.
- Provides input to the development of a preventative maintenance strategy based on leading industry practices to meet both electrical and instrumentation reliability requirements providing advice on the management and improvement of asset performance
Essential criteria
- 5+ years relevant work experience essential including 3 years as a supervisor.
- Experience in a large mining or heavy industrial environment in electrical and instrumentation roles with significant High Voltage Switching and HV power reticulation experience.
- PNG Driver's Licence - Class 6 essential
Desirable criteria
- Proficient in English with excellent verbal, written communication and public speaking skills.
- Computer proficiency in MS Office suite.
- Sound planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills including project execution management experience.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work under pressure and autonomously.
- Excellent attention to detail and time management skills to meet deadlines.
- Strong active listening & interpersonal skills for rapport building, conflict resolution & training
- Good verbal, written communication, and public speaking skills.
- High attention to detail with good time management skills.
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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