Supervisor - Shutdowns Operations
Newmont · Lihir Island
Workplace Type: Onsite
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About Lihir
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 the Supervisor Shutdown, you will manage front-end shutdown activities to support efficient planning and execution across the Lihir operation.
This role will see you coordinate shutdown processes, supervise contractors, support execution teams and monitor shutdown performance against plan. You will play a key role in ensuring shutdown activities are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with operational requirements, while supporting a positive and productive team environment.
As Part of Our Team You Will
- Coordinate and execute equipment shutdown processes in line with operational plans and site requirements.
- Support compliance with safety protocols during shutdown activities, ensuring work is completed safely and responsibly.
- Prepare and schedule execution plans, shutdown tasks, resource requirements and onboarding activities.
- Assist execution teams by providing guidance and support during shutdown delivery phases.
- Assess progress of shutdown tasks and supervise contractors involved in shutdown activities.
- Monitor shutdown performance against plan and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Plan and deliver front-end shutdown tasks to support efficient execution.
- Prepare new employees and team members on shutdown procedures and expectations.
- Execute regular inspections of front-end equipment to support safe and reliable operations.
- Assess relevant risks, apply mitigation measures and continuously monitor risk throughout shutdown activities.
Prerequisites For Your Success In This Role
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a relevant trade qualification.
- Several years’ experience in shutdown execution, maintenance, process operations, engineering or a related operational environment.
- Experience in engineering process safety management, mechanical systems monitoring, preventive maintenance and safety audits.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, support and develop teams in an operational environment.
- Experience managing complex work execution, including planning, coordination and contractor supervision.
- Strong understanding of engineering standards, process safety management systems and risk mitigation practices.
- Knowledge of health, safety, environment and sustainability regulations and practices.
- Ability to monitor performance using KPIs, metrics, data recording and reporting.
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to interact, influence and resolve conflict across multiple teams.
- Understanding of project cost management and financial principles will be highly regarded.
Desirable experience includes experience in complex shutdown delivery within mining, processing or heavy industry environments, exposure to contractor management, practical knowledge of front-end shutdown planning and execution, and the ability to identify improvement opportunities across shutdown performance, safety, cost and schedule outcomes.
Your Work Environment
This is a full-time FIFO expat role based at Lihir Gold Limited in Papua New Guinea, working on a 3 weeks on / 3 weeks off days-only roster. You will support Operations and Process Operations, working closely with functional leaders, cross-functional supervisors, advisors, specialists, coordinators, project teams, HSE, technicians, engineers, contractors, suppliers and service providers.
You will be part of a team focused on safe shutdown delivery, effective planning, practical execution support and continuous improvement across shutdown performance.
Why join Newmont
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.
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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