Mechanical Technician – Fixed Plant Maintenance

About the role

The Mechanical Technician will execute safe and effective mechanical maintenance activities to support the reliability, integrity, and availability of fixed plant equipment across Newmont's Lihir operation. The role involves planned, breakdown and corrective maintenance to minimise downtime and ensure continuous plant operations.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct routine mechanical inspections across operational equipment and record findings.
• Execute breakdown, corrective and preventative maintenance on valves, gearboxes, conveyor systems, pumps, fixed cranes and compressors.
• Support rotatable refurbishments, fixed crane and compressor maintenance activities.
• Maintain accurate maintenance history and equipment records in SAP and other management systems.

Required profile

• Prior experience in fixed plant maintenance within heavy industry or mining, including crane and compressor work.
• Relevant Mechanical Trade or Engineering Certificate and PNG Class 6 driver’s licence.
• Understanding of safe work procedures, HSE requirements and ability to work a FIFO 21/21 roster.

Required skills

• Valve, gearbox, conveyor, pump, fixed crane and compressor maintenance.
• Use of maintenance tools and equipment.
• Proficiency with SAP maintenance management system.
• Microsoft Office Suite – Word and Excel.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and flexible packaging options.
• Opportunities for training, development and career progression.
• Access to on‑site recreational facilities such as gym, sports clubs, swimming pool and golf course.