Senior Specialist - Fleet Business Services

Globe 24-7 in partnership with Newcrest Mining, is working together to source experienced and qualified talent to join their Mining 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 a Senior Specialist Fleet Business Services for a FIFO (21/14) position at Lihir Gold Limited in Papua New Guinea. Reporting to the Superintendent - Fleet Engineering you will support this individual and team and provide departmental support for business administration, contract management, staff training and development, safety leadership development.

Production Accountabilities

• Manages the contracted vendors to ensure regular reporting against and compliance to KPI's.
• Regularly convenes contractor meetings to review performance and address variances to KPI compliance, and escalates appropriately where necessary.
• Assesses and approves applications for contract variances
• Ensures contract vendors invoices are in conformance with the terms of contract.
• Conducts audits on works to ensure a reasonable amount of time and materials are being recorded and invoiced.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, including completing updates to internal documents as required.
• Adhere to the Newcrest Code of Conduct and the Newcrest Values and Principles
• Manages the schedule and resources for internal training and development programs

Cost Accountabilities

• Delivers work within approved budget managing any variances in accordance with escalation process.
• Actively seeks cost reduction opportunities.

Health & Safety Accountabilities

• Ensures Contractor has a current Safety Management Plan, it is updated in accordance with active risk register and that the Contractor implements and applies the SMP.
• Ensures Contractor personnel compliance with all company HSE requirements & policies including Fitness for Work when working on Lihir site.
• HSE tasks are only carried out onsite if the hazards and any potential consequences are understood and any corrections are firstly agreed by the relevant Supervisor.
• Coaching and mentoring of Newsafe behaviours with particular focus on internal opinion leader program.

Technical Capabilities

• Work in accordance with PNG Mine Safety Act, Newcrest Safety System, Safety Policies and Procedures and Newcrest Environment policies and all departmental operating procedures.
• Ability to negotiate commercial terms with diverse stakeholders (essential)
• Strong understanding of business processes and the ability to apply system improvements for efficiency gains

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• 3 - 5 years relevant work experience essential in managing vendor contracts preferably within a mining environment or related industry.
• Proficient in English with excellent verbal, written communication and public speaking skills. · Computer proficiency in MS Office suite including MS Word & Excel.
• Sound planning, analytical, and problem solving 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.
• Previous experience with SAP
• Contract Management (desirable)
• Diploma or certificate in a related field (desirable)

Mobilisation Requirements:

• This is a FIFO role at Lihir Gold Limited, 21 days on 14 days off roster
• Ability to provide/obtain valid PNG national police clearance
• Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment medical assessment

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. Technology wise, Newcrest is on the forefront of many innovations and data work so you will gain great exposure to new cutting-edge maintenance equipment and software systems enabling you to further develop your skills. Lihir Gold Limited exhibits a fantastic working environment and the people you work alongside are motivated and dedicated. It's a culturally enriching experience where you can develop long lasting relationships in the industry.

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, preferably as a Microsoft Word document.