Metallurgist
Newmont · Lihir Island
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.
Purpose
The Metallurgist for the Plant works with the site Processing team to optimize the mineral processing circuits in order to maximize business value delivery and provides technical guidance to plant personnel as it relates to mineral processing circuits and processes.
Essential Duties
- Provide technical support to metallurgical and processing site operations
- Solve troubleshooting and problem-solving for process-related issues
- Assist to improvement initiatives as the technical Processing resource
- Liaise with enterprise Asset Management team members to refine site process flowsheets and, operating conditions for maximum throughput, efficiency and recovery
- Liaise with the Processing Managers, Asset Managers, Technical Services Managers and Mine Managers to solve operational challenges
- Implement the site deployment of new technologies and process improvement in collaboration with the Processing team
Training & Experience
We are seeking experienced mining professionals with demonstrated experience in Metallurgy.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgy, Mineral Process Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering or Chemical Engineering is required.
- 3 – 5 years relevant work experience essential.
- Demonstrated knowledge of assay and metallurgical laboratory operation in a large scale mining environment.
- Effective verbal, written & communication skills.
- Computer proficiency in MS Office suite.
- Sound planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient in PI Process Book or similar systems
- Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously and demonstrate a high degree of resilience.
- Excellent attention to detail and time management skills to meet deadlines.
- Strong active listening & interpersonal skills for rapport building, conflict resolution & training
Working Conditions
This position is offered on a 21 Days On / 21 Days Off roster on Lihir Island, Papua New Guinea and is open to PNG Nationals only.
You will join a high-performing Technical Services team focused on delivering safe, reliable, and sustainable production outcomes while supporting the ongoing growth and success of the Lihir Operation.
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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