Reliability Engineer, Electrical

Workplace Type: Onsite 

About Newmont

At Newmont, we’re not just a world-leading gold and metals producer – we’re a team united by our commitment to shaping a more inclusive, sustainable, and responsible mining industry. Joining us means becoming part of a global, diverse workforce where everyone is valued, empowered, and encouraged to grow. Our people are the heart of our success, bringing exceptional skill, integrity, and dedication to everything we do as an organization and we’re dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.

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.
 

Purpose

We have an opportunity for a Engineer Reliability, Electrical to join our high-performing team at Lihir. This is a Fly-In-Fly-Out (FIFO) role on a 21:21 roster.

Essential Duties

• Design and review maintenance strategies for equipment
• Provide design for reliability input for capital project
• Monitor equipment performance data and analyze outcomes
• Advise asset planning on work packages and schedule requirements
• Adhere to compliance with safety and environmental standards
• Prepare reports on equipment reliability and maintenance and conduct defect elimination meetings
• Assess relevant risks, implement mitigation measures, and continuously monitor for risks
• Conduct or participate in work management meetings weekly
• Translate reliability opportunities into cost and/ or performance improvements
• Provide guidance and training on root cause analysis to execution team

Training & Experience

• Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Identify practical application proficiency in maintenance planning and risk mitigation that best supports these activities within your organization.
• Familiarity with safety and environmental compliance, including the ability to carry out specific activities using advanced tools and processes to achieve defined business outcomes. 
• Strong administrative skills and attention to detail to review and manage weekly  plans
• Competent computer skills with Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, Word Document, and Excel.
• Experience with SAP
• Valid drivers license

Working Conditions

This is a Fly-In-Fly-Out (FIFO) role on a 21:21 roster within our Reliability team.

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!