Technician - Mechanical

Technician Mechanical (Crushing & Conveying)

• Excellent opportunity to work with one of the largest mining company
• Fast paced and rewarding role with a great team culture
• Challenging and fulfilling position

Globe 24-7 in partnership with Newcrest Mining, is working together to source experienced and qualified talent to join their Mining - Crushing & Conveying 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

Reporting to the Supervisor - Crushing & Conveying- you will be required to be with a team that monitors and oversees the day-to-day activities of the Belt splicing technicians to effectively carry out maintenance work on all equipment associated with the Process Crushing area.

The role will have responsibility to:

• Carries out daily housekeeping tasks, tasks and general works as directed by immediate Supervisor in the process areas of Crushing and ensures that all safe working procedures are observed.
• Ensures all works for the shift (inspections, identifying defects, system verifications, routine schedules, SOP's etc.) are completed within all safety, environmental and company compliance processes and guidelines.
• Operates process plant equipment as directed completing Daily Plans & Work Inspections advising immediate Supervisor of the need for Work Notifications for any defects or hazards found in the area.
• As directed, undertakes regular inspections of all plant areas of responsibility.
• Participates in skills training, shift handover communications, toolbox meetings and any other activities as required by the Supervisor.

Essential criteria

• Exposure to Belt splicing and use of Vulcanisers
• Working at Heights Certification
• Confined Space Controller Certification
• Minimum level of Grade 10 education.
• Certificates I, II or III Belt Splicing.
• Class 6 and "C" licenses or able to obtain
• Certificate in Workplace Assessment and Training or similar.

Desirable criteria

• 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 Trainee Operator.
• Good verbal & 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.

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.