Advisor Technical,Electrical and Instrumentation
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 31, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 30, 2026. Newmont scores A on the Alion truth index.
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.
Your Impact
As an experienced Advisor Technical Training - Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I), you will play a key role in developing workforce capability and supporting the reliability of Newmont's fixed plant operations. Working across crushing, grinding, flotation, leaching, and gold recovery areas, you will provide technical leadership, mentorship, and specialist E&I support to maintenance and operations teams.
Your expertise will help improve asset performance, strengthen technical capability, and drive safe, efficient plant operations.
As Part of Our Team You Will
- Deliver technical coaching, mentoring, and training to Electrical & Instrumentation personnel.
- Provide specialist support for fixed plant electrical, instrumentation, and control systems.
- Support maintenance, calibration, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities.
- Assist with HV and LV electrical systems, motors, MCCs, power distribution, and process control equipment.
- Ensure instrumentation and control equipment is maintained to site and industry standards.
- Support plant shutdowns, reliability initiatives, and continuous improvement projects.
- Maintain and update technical documentation including P&IDs, drawings, and instrument databases.
- Champion safety leadership and promote best-practice maintenance standards across the workforce.
Prerequisites for This Role
- Deliver technical coaching, mentoring, and training to Electrical & Instrumentation personnel.
- Provide specialist support for fixed plant electrical, instrumentation, and control systems.
- Support maintenance, calibration, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities.
- Assist with HV and LV electrical systems, motors, MCCs, power distribution, and process control equipment.
- Ensure instrumentation and control equipment is maintained to site and industry standards.
- Support plant shutdowns, reliability initiatives, and continuous improvement projects.
- Maintain and update technical documentation including P&IDs, drawings, and instrument databases.
- Champion safety leadership and promote best-practice maintenance standards across the workforce.
Your Work Environment
You’ll be part of a dynamic mining operation at our Lihir site, collaborating closely with internal teams across mine operations, geology, processing, asset management, and technical services, as well as engaging with external consultants and contractors.
This role is offered on a 21:21 FIFO roster flying from approved points of Australia throughout Australia and PNG.
Beyond work, you’ll enjoy the best of tropical island living, with access to a vibrant range of social and recreational activities.
Why Join Newmont
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!
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.
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