Technical Specialist - Mechanical

Lihir Operations, Papua New Guinea
Competitive
Dec 06, 2022
Dec 21, 2022
982915
Permanent
Full Time
English
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:

Our client, Lihir Gold Limited operates one of the largest gold mines in Papua New Guinea 900kms northeast of Port Moresby on the tropical Niolam Island (Lihir Island). Committed to supporting a safe, diverse, and inclusive work culture, Lihir's mission is to deliver superior returns from finding, developing, and operating gold/copper mines whilst providing long-term employment opportunities. Lihir is a hard rock surface gold operation, ore is refractory and treated using pressure oxidation before the gold is recovered by a conventional leach process.

Globe 24-7 has been selected as the recruitment partner to assist with the sourcing process for this position and looks forward to applicants who meet the required skills, experience, and qualifications.

The Role:

We are seeking a Technical Specialist - Mechanical to join the Mobile Fleet Maintenance team at Lihir. Reporting to the Senior Specialist - PCR.

This role will provide technical mechanical maintenance expertise in Fleet Services for the Mobile Fleet Maintenance department, and to provide guidance to and develop the local workforce skills and knowledge.

Skills, Qualifications, and Experience:
  • 5+ years of relevant work experience in mobile fleet maintenance in large-scale mining operations (essential)
  • Trade certificate in diesel fitting or heavy equipment fitting (essential)
  • Systematic approach to fault finding and possess a good understanding of hydraulic schematics and particular skills in the diagnosing and repairing of Caterpillar 3500, 3412, 3406 engines in addition to CAT 785D , 777F , 773D , D10, D11 , 992K, 993K systems and operation (essential)
  • CAT Applied failure analysis training
  • Previous experience in delivery and assessment of training (highly regarded)
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work under pressure & autonomously
  • Sound planning, analytical and problem-solving skills

The ideal candidate must have a working knowledge of:
  • CAT systems training and familiarity with CAT VIMS & HIMS programs and the use of CAT ET tooling
  • Caterpillar engine, transmission, Hydraulic and steering systems.
  • The ability to deliver technical training to small workgroups in hands-on and in-class situations
  • An understanding of tyre maintenance activities and guidance on requirements to the team
  • Reusability guidelines and thresholds
  • Failure modes and causes
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Computer proficiency in MS Office suite

Mobilisation Requirements:
  • This is a FIFO role.
  • Ability to provide/obtain valid police clearance within the last six months.
  • Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment medical assessment.

The Rewards

A great opportunity to be a part of one of the world's largest and most technically challenging gold deposits across Australasia. Technology-wise, Newcrest is at 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.

Only successful applicants will be contacted.