Supervisor, Reliability

Location
Lihir Island
Workplace
On-site

About this role

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 Supervisor Reliability will lead a team to assess and improve asset reliability through standard methodologies, root cause analyses, data analytics, operations collaboration, defect elimination and analysis of asset strategy effectiveness to ensure business objectives are met.

Essential Duties
  • Lead and mentor a reliability team to assess asset performance, identify improvement opportunities, and optimise operational effectiveness.
  • Evaluate existing asset management strategies, identify performance gaps, and implement initiatives to improve asset reliability and availability.
  • Monitor mechanical asset compliance with relevant legislation, standards, and company requirements, providing recommendations to address identified risks and gaps.
  • Assess, prioritise, and champion reliability improvement initiatives based on business objectives, risk profiles, and potential operational impact.
  • Develop and execute reliability programs for fixed plant and mobile equipment, leveraging industry best practices and innovative maintenance methodologies.
  • Facilitate site reliability reviews and audits to evaluate asset management effectiveness and drive continuous improvement across operations.
  • Collaborate closely with operations, maintenance, and technical stakeholders to align asset strategies and ensure sustainable reliability outcomes.
  • Lead and oversee root cause failure analyses (RCFA) for fixed plant and mobile equipment, ensuring effective corrective and preventive actions are implemented.
  • Monitor and report on asset reliability KPIs, providing actionable insights and regular performance updates to site and corporate leadership teams.
  • Develop and deliver training and capability development programs that promote reliability-centred maintenance principles and best practices.
  • Utilise data analytics and reliability engineering tools to evaluate equipment performance, identify trends, and drive data-informed maintenance and asset management decisions.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement, safety, and operational excellence through proactive reliability and asset management leadership.
Training & Experience
  • Practical experience in asset reliability, data analysis, and performance reporting is essential.
  • Formal education in engineering or training in reliability concepts and tools is essential.
  • Previous responsibility for creating and optimizing asset strategies is beneficial.
  • Competency in reliability systems and programs, defect elimination, root cause analysis, and asset strategy optimization.
  • Proficiency in data analytics.
  • Foundational knowledge and skills in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Working Conditions

This is a FIFO role on a 21/21 roster.

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.

Learn more about our purpose and values: About Newmont
Hear from our people: Life at Newmont

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Top Benefits

  • Gym
  • Sports club
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Swimming pool
  • Tennis courts
  • Squash courts
  • Golf course
  • Fishing club
  • Boating club
  • Onsite deli and café