Technician - Mechanical

Lihir Operations, Papua New Guinea
Competitive
May 14, 2021
May 28, 2021
980048
Permanent
Full Time
English
Globe 24-7 in partnership with Newcrest Mining, is working together to source experienced and qualified talent to join their Mobile Maintenance Team at 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:

We are seeking an experienced and qualified Technician - Mechanical to join the Mobile Maintenance team at Lihir. Reporting to the Supervisor - Mechanical, you will provide mechanical fitting services on mobile fleet units within an open pit environment.

To be successful in this role, you will need to meet the following criteria:
  • 5 years of relevant work experience in heavy industry preferably within a mining environment is essential.
  • Trade Certificate in Diesel Fitting or Heavy Equipment Fitting is essential.
  • Experience with Hitachi 2600, O&K RH200, D65 drill, D55, Sandvik drills, PV271 Pitviper Drill.
  • Relevant experience in maintaining equipment in the mobile fleet.
  • High level of competency in using OEM System Software especially Caterpillar E.T and Cummins Insight.
  • High-Risk Licenses, ie: Safe Working at Heights, Forklift, Dogging, Rigging desirable.
  • Experience with SAP highly desirable
  • 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.
  • Genuine commitment to safety and personal interest in following of Newcrest covid safe policies.

Mobilisation Requirements:
  • Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment medical assessment and a police check.

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 a FIFO roster in a safe working environment. Lihir also offers a competitive remuneration package.

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.