Technician - Auto Electrical (M)

Lihir Operations, Papua New Guinea
Competitive
Jul 26, 2021
Aug 09, 2021
980379
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 Fleet Maintenance team at their Lihir Gold Operations (LGO) in Papua New Guinea.

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 - Auto Electrical for FIFO positions on Lihir Island, PNG. Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, you will be required to perform automotive electrical work on mobile equipment's in the Mobile Fleet Maintenance Department. 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 customer requirements

The role will have responsibility to:
  • Carry out electrical breakdown and preventative maintenance repairs on a wide range of mobile equipment in accordance with NML's safe working policies and procedures and in compliance with manufacturers specifications.
  • Ensures documentation and service records for electrical equipment are complete and kept up to date.


Essential criteria
  • Minimum level of Grade 10 essential
  • Trade Certificate in Auto Electrical essential.
  • Communications & Technology, additional and advantageous.
  • 3- 5 years relevant work experience essential in heavy industry preferably within a mining environment; either through experience in a similar operation or through progression as an NML apprentice.
  • 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
  • Relevant experience in auto electrical maintenance on mobile fleet, including O&K RH200 Shovels, Hitachi Excavators, Caterpillar Truck, Dozers, Loaders, Graders and Excavators, Sandvik and Epiroc Drills. (Highly desirable).
  • Relevant experience in automotive air conditioning systems (Essential).
  • Working at heights tickets (desirable).
  • 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.