Workplace Type: Onsite 

About Newmont

Newmont is the world’s leading gold company and a producer of copper, silver, zinc, and lead. Our commitment to responsible mining, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility sets us apart in the industry. We are an equal-opportunity employer and are proud of our diverse workforce that spans the United States, Canada, Australia, Ghana, Peru, Suriname and Papua New Guinea.  Join us and unearth your potential in a global company that is at the forefront of shaping the future of the mining industry. 

 

Lihir Operation is a tier-one open cut mining operation based on Aniolam island, in the Lihir Group of Islands, located in New Ireland Province approximately 800km north of Port Moresby. It is one of the world’s largest producing gold mines and is located on a geothermally active extinct volcanic crater. Production first commenced in 1997. The operation consists of an open pit mine producing refractory ore, which is treated using pressure oxidation before the gold is recovered by a conventional leach process.

Purpose

Our Lihir Marine team provides the crew to safely operate a fleet of belly dump barges that remove mine waste. This includes shore duties to assist with the berthing and departure of the barges. The operation runs 24/7 and is critical to the success of the mine. We are currently hiring an experienced Able Seaperson, responsible for carrying out the Barge Master’s instructions for the safe berthing and un-berthing of barges during operations.

Essential Duties

Among other responsibilities, our Able Seaperson will be accountable for:

Assist with all the compulsory Barge safety and emergency drills as per the NMSA guidelinesCarrying out Barge Master’s instruction for safe berthing and un-berthing of barge during barging operation.Assisting with carrying out the Barge Prestart and confirming all CAT A and B fault are managed before starting Barge operations.Maintain watch keeping when drifting outside and maintain effective communication with barge master rope man and dispatchers.Contributes to the efficiency of production by ensuring effective, efficient and safe management of vessel and wharf breakdowns with marine maintenance team. Follows marine operations supervisors’ direction when assigned to Marine Maintenance as required by safely assisting with maintenance or breakdown tasks on the barges, wharfs or marine operations infrastructure.Training & Experience Minimum Two(2) years  seatime serving as General Purpose Deck Rating on vessels of any size.Minimum of Grade 10 CertificateMinimum NMSA GP Deck Rating 2 CertiicationValid Solas certificatesValid NMSA seafarer medical certificate.Working Conditions

This role is offered on a 28:14 Fly in, Fly out (FIFO) roster from multiple locations in PNG to Lihir island. 

Our FIFO employees stay in secure and comfortable camp in an en-suited and airconditioned room equipped with mini fridge, TV and Wi-Fi. A variety of healthy meal options are catered at our mess; and the wet mess provides a relaxed social setting where employees can unwind with a game of pool or darts. Newmont employees are rewarded with a competitive salary package and annual incentive program.

 

We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!

Newmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Underpinned by our values of Safety, Integrity, Sustainability, 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.

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 before the closing date: 28/02/2025 – we’d love to hear from you!