Operator

Job Location: Lihir Island   
Workplace Type: Onsite  
Recruiter Name: Talitha Couch  
Pay Grade: 1.2    

About Lihir

Our Lihir Operation, located on the beautiful island of Niolam, approximately 800km north of Papua New Guinea's capital, Port Moresby, is one of the world’s largest gold mines. Set within a geothermically active, extinct volcanic crater, Lihir operates an open-pit mine producing refractory ore, which undergoes pressure oxidation and conventional leaching to recover gold. Our workforce includes both residential and commute rosters, creating a diverse and dynamic team. Lihir offers a range of recreational facilities, including a gym, sports club, restaurant, bar, swimming pool, tennis and squash courts, and a 9-hole golf course. For those who enjoy the outdoors, the Lihir fishing and boating clubs provide access to pristine waters and beaches, while our onsite deli and café serve fresh local and imported produce, barista-made coffee, and freshly baked goods.

We are proud to work closely with the local Lihirian community and value its vibrant culture. Through initiatives like our School to Mine program, we offer meaningful employment, training, and development opportunities for Lihirian men and women, as well as scholarships and vocational apprenticeships. We also partner with the New Ireland Province to ensure economic benefits flow directly to the community, strengthening our commitment to sustainable development and positive local impact.

We are currently seeking experienced Crane Operator & Rigger Dogman professionals to join our Maintenance team at Lihir Operations. These roles play a vital part in supporting the safe and efficient operation of cranes and lifting equipment across the site.

About the Role

Reporting to the relevant Maintenance Supervisor, you will be responsible for carrying out crane operations, rigging, dogging and lifting activities to support scheduled maintenance, breakdown repairs and shutdown work across processing and non-processing operational areas. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Safely operate mobile and fixed lifting equipment
• Perform rigging and dogging activities in accordance with site procedures
• Inspect lifting gear and equipment before use
• Execute planned maintenance and breakdown support activities
• Participate in shutdown and project work as required
• Ensure compliance with all safety, operational and environmental standards
• Contribute to a proactive safety culture through hazard identification and risk management

About You

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Experience operating cranes in a mining, construction or heavy industrial environment
• Current Crane Operator qualifications and applicable licences
• Current Rigger and Dogman certification
• Sound knowledge of safe lifting practices and load management
• Strong commitment to health, safety and environmental standards
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment
• Good communication and problem-solving skills
• A proactive approach to safety and continuous improvement

What We Offer

At Newmont, we value our employees and offer:

• Competitive remuneration and benefits
• FIFO roster from designated locations
• Career development and training opportunities
• Exposure to world-class mining operations
• A diverse and inclusive work environment
• A strong commitment to safety, wellbeing and professional growth

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Crane Operator & Rigger Dogman looking to take the next step in your career with a global mining leader, we encourage you to apply.

Newmont is an equal opportunity employer and welcom

Purpose

We are currently seeking experienced Crane Operator & Rigger Dogman professionals to join our Maintenance team at Lihir Operations. These roles play a vital part in supporting the safe and efficient operation of cranes and lifting equipment across the site.

Reporting to the relevant Maintenance Supervisor, you will be responsible for carrying out crane operations, rigging, dogging and lifting activities to support scheduled maintenance, breakdown repairs and shutdown work across processing and non-processing operational areas. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Safely operate mobile and fixed lifting equipment
• Perform rigging and dogging activities in accordance with site procedures
• Inspect lifting gear and equipment before use
• Execute planned maintenance and breakdown support activities
• Participate in shutdown and project work as required
• Ensure compliance with all safety, operational and environmental standards
• Contribute to a proactive safety culture through hazard identification and risk management

At Newmont, our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures that everyone can work to their full potential, free from discrimination, while respecting the cultures, religions, and governance of the regions in which we operate. Guided by our values of Safety, Integrity, Sustainability, Responsibility, and Inclusion, our Lihir team – 90% of which are Papua New Guinean – is dedicated to creating a culturally rich and supportive environment where meaningful, long-term connections can be formed within the industry.

We believe in the strength of our people and the positive impact we can create together. Newmont employees are rewarded with a competitive salary, flexible packaging options, and programs that recognize those who go above and beyond. We know no candidate meets every qualification listed, so if you share our values and feel you can make a meaningful contribution, we encourage you to apply – we’d love to hear from you!