Leading Hand - Mechanical
- Employer
- Newcrest Mining
- Location
- Lihir Operations, Papua New Guinea
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- Oct 19, 2022
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- Category
- Maintenance/Mechanical
- Work Term
- Permanent
- Work Load
- Full Time
- Language
- English
Job Details
- Great team culture and work environment
- Career pathway to leadership opportunities
- Exposure to working within a diverse and multicultural environment
Globe 24-7 in partnership with Newcrest Mining, is working together to source experienced and qualified talent to join their Mobile Fleet Maintenance Department to support their Lihir Gold Operations (LGO).
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 will have responsibility to:
- Ensure personal and team compliance with all company HSE requirements & policies including Fitness for Work.
- Complete any HSE tasks only if the hazards and any potential consequences are understood and any corrections are firstly agreed by the relevant Supervisor.
- Conducts mechanical maintenance on mobile fleet by ensuring a high level of understanding of operational issues including fault diagnosis, repairs, and equipment performance.
- Performs preventative mechanical maintenance inspections on mobile fleet.
- Leads and monitors mechanical maintenance activities of technicians.
- Ensures maintenance schedules follow OEM recommendations and only genuine OEM parts are used.
- Ensures maintenance records for mobile fleet are kept current.
Essential criteria
- 3 - 5 years relevant work experience essential in large scale mining operations or heavy industry.
- Trade Certificate in Diesel Fitting or Mechanical trades qualification or certification essential.
- Previous experience in delivery and assessment of training desirable.
Desirable criteria
- Computer proficiency in MS Office suite.
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously from time to time.
- High attention to detail with good time management skills.
- Strong active listening & interpersonal skills for rapport building, conflict resolution & training.
- Demonstrated ability in fault finding and maintaining diesel engines.
- PNG Driver's Licence - Class 6 essential
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 closing date of the advertisement.
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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