Technician – Electrical

Job Description

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Newmont has recently acquired Newcrest Mining creating the world’s leading gold mining company.

With operations around the world, our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities where we operate. We aim to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and supported to bring their whole unique self to work. We bring out the best in each other, inspiring performance and a shared belief that what we do matters.

Our Lihir operation in Power & Utilities is now recruiting for the position of Technician – Electrical.

The Role Will Have Responsibility To

• Work by PNG Mine Safety Act, Newcrest Safety System, Safety Policies and Procedures and Newcrest Environment policies and all departmental operating procedures.
• Analytical skills for fault finding/diagnosis and repair of faulty electrical equipment, control wiring systems and process control interface.
• Proficient in the reading/interpretation & accurate updating of electrical drawings.
• Installation, repair, and maintenance of industrial electrical equipment including HV and LV motors, motor control centres, variable speed drives, power distribution and lighting systems.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills in practising Australian Electrical installation standards (AS/NZS 3000).
• Preparation and maintenance of records for work performed.
• Assembling, evaluating, testing, and maintaining electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, and apparatus.
• Troubleshooting and repairing malfunctioning equipment, appliances, and apparatus.
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
  

Essential Criteria

• 3 – 5 years of relevant work experience essential in heavy industry preferably within a mining environment.
• Electrical Trades Certificate/Diploma from a recognized institution in PNG.
• Minimum 5 years’ electrical/mechanical technician experience supporting the testing, calibration, repair, and maintenance of systems required.
• Solid understanding and awareness of HSE requirements, responsibilities, and obligations.
• Experience supporting electrical troubleshooting, power distribution systems, and other electrical/electronic experience preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge in performing maintenance on electrical equipment according to preventative maintenance programs.
• Proficient in good verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously from time to time.
• High attention to detail with good time management skills
  

Desirable criteria

• PNG Driver’s License desirable
• Certificate in Instrumentation
  

The Requirements

• Must be open to FIFO in PNG
• Ability to complete a pre-employment medical assessment.
• Must have proof of a completed Police Clearance within the last six months.
  

Our Commitment to You

Newmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Underpinned by our values of Safety, Sustainability, Integrity, Responsibility and Inclusion, our commitment is to respect the rights of every individual to work to their highest potential, free of discrimination, as well as the cultures, religions, and governing codes applicable to each country in which we operate.

If you share our values and feel that you could make a meaningful difference in this role, submit your application through our website before the advertised closing date.