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Technician - Condition Monitoring

Newmont
On-site
Nigeria
Artisan Trades

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

The Technician, Condition Monitoring will conduct condition monitoring and diagnostic activities to assess the health and performance of equipment, ensuring early detection of potential failures and supporting proactive maintenance to improve asset reliability and operational efficiency.

Essential Duties
  • Execute condition monitoring and diagnostic activities.
  • Assess collected data to detect anomalies and provide corrective actions.
  • Liaise with maintenance teams to ensure timely intervention and resolution of identified issues.
  • Maintain and administer condition monitoring tools and equipment to ensure data accuracy.
  • Prepare and report findings from condition monitoring activities for use in maintenance planning.
  • Execute inspections of critical equipment to evaluate operating conditions and potential risks.
  • Assist root cause analysis (RCA) processes to address equipment failures.
  • Deliver training to operational and maintenance staff on condition monitoring practices.
  • Monitor compliance with safety and operational standards during monitoring activities and report any non-conformance to Supervisor.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the effectiveness of condition monitoring programs.
Training & Experience
  • Trade qualified and/or holding a higher certification or degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
  • Proven experience in vibration data collection and analysis within heavy industry, preferably in a fixed plant environment.
  • Strong knowledge of complex rotating equipment, including maintenance strategies and fault diagnostics.
  • Demonstrated problem-solving capability with a strong aptitude for resolving technical challenges.
  • Well-developed computer skills, including the Microsoft Office Suite and Power BI.
  • Experience using SAP or similar Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
  • Working knowledge of vibration analysis software is desirable.
  • Solid understanding of condition monitoring techniques, including vibration analysis, thermography, oil sampling and analysis interpretation, and non-destructive testing (e.g. ultrasonic thickness testing, dye penetrant testing, magnetic particle inspection, laser alignment).
  • Class 6 PNG Driver’s Licence preferred but not essential.
Working Conditions

This is a FIFO role on a 21:21 roster.

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!