Quality Control Officer

Workplace Type: Onsite 

Newmont produces metals the world needs - safely, responsibly and with care for people, communities and the environment. With a 100+ year history, we continue to shape the future of mining through innovation and strong operational performance. By joining our inclusive, world-class team, you can help shape the future of mining and make a meaningful difference.

 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.

Purpose

As a Quality Control Officer, you will Co-ordinate and schedule activities within Newmont Lihir Analytical Laboratory to ensure the Quality Management System is maintained in alignment with ISO/IEC17025 standards. 

Essential Duties

• Develop and implement drill and blast plans that support short and medium-term mine schedules.

• Handle the maintenance and distribution of the Management System documentation.

• Manage the external audit program.

• Implement, maintain, and improve the management system.

• Identify deviations from the management system or from the procedures for performing laboratory activities.

• Report to laboratory management on the performance of the management system and any need for improvement.

• Schedule and assign actions resulting from quality system review meetings and audits.

• Manage equipment calibrations register and schedule calibrations to meet the standard requirements.

• Assist with support and coaching staff on Quality System requirements and processes to meet the standard.

• Provide regular updates to crews when there are internal or external changes affecting the Quality System or procedures

• Ensuring the effectiveness of laboratory activities.

• Support technical needs where required.

Training & Experience

We are seeking experienced mining professionals with demonstrated experience in open pit drill and blast engineering within large-scale mining operations.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor's in chemistry essential

• Demonstrated experience working in a mine Assay Lab

• Extensive experience with ISO17025

• Demonstrated familiarity in Gold and Sulphur Analysis.

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in conducting bullion pin analysis.

Highly Regarded

• Ability to systematically assess processes, procedures, records, and activities against established

• standards, policies, and regulatory requirements to verify compliance, identify risks, and drive continual improvement.

• Ability to investigate non-conformances, quality incidents, equipment failures, and analytical errors using the 5 Whys methodology to identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement.

Working Conditions

This position is offered on a 21 Days On / 21 Days Off residential roster on Lihir Island, Papua New Guinea and is open to PNG Nationals only. 

You will join a high-performing  Assay Lab Technical Services team focused on delivering safe, reliable, and sustainable production outcomes while supporting the ongoing growth and success of the Lihir Operation.

At Newmont, our people are our strength and we’re committed to a safe, inclusive and supportive workplace. If you’re passionate about doing work that matters, join Newmont and help shape the future of mining.​

Learn more about our purpose and values: About Newmont​
Hear from our people: Life at Newmont​

Important: Newmont does not ask candidates to pay money or share sensitive personal data outside our secure application process. If this happens, please report it to our Business Integrity team: it.sec@newmont.com.