Technical Specialist - Mechanical - Conveyor Belt Services

As part of forging a stronger Newcrest, we are committed to developing our people. We recognize that building capabilities and creating career opportunities across our business is not only important for our people, but it is critical to our success now and in the future. We are now seeking expressions of interest from current Newcrest staff for the position at Lihir Gold Operations (LGO)

You will deliver value by:

• Driving and influencing proactive safety behaviours within workgroups through visible leadership.
• Ensuring all personnel, visitors and contractors comply with site and contractual HSE requirements and hold people accountable for adherence.
• Planning work so that it can be conducted safely, considering environmental conditions, nearby activities, people and other resources needed to complete the work.
• Assisting to develop procedures and training programs for plant maintenance projects & improvement initiatives that may arise in the Belts & Rubber, Crushing and equipment, facilities and ancillary areas.
• Actively participating in scheduling and implementation of planned maintenance tasks, and assists the Supervisor in the direction of team members.
• Ensuing plant availability and reliability is maintained in an environment of conflicting maintenance and operational requirements in a technically complex operation.
• Providing technical advice & expertise to the Asset Management group and demonstrates behaviours to ensure work practice efficiency and quality

Essential Requirements

• 3+ years' experience
• Grade 10 or Higher Scholl Certificate
• Certificate IV in Conveyor Splicing or Rubber Lining
• Mechanical Engineering trades qualification or certification essential.
• Relevant tertiary qualification advantageous.

Desirable criteria

• Working at heights certificate
• Confined space entry certificate
• Overhead travelling crane operation certificate
• Rigging or dogging certificated
• PNG Driver's Licence - Class 6
• Certificate in Workplace Assessment and Training or similar

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

We encourage all employees interested in this role to discuss with their immediate Manager how the opportunity aligns with their career development plan before applying. Please ensure you submit a CV and Covering Letter via the Intranet before the advertised closing date.