Simberi Gold Company Limited forms part of the St Barbara Group. Our Simberi Operations consists of an open cut mine on the northernmost island in the Tabar group of islands in the province of New Ireland in Papua New Guinea. Our vision is to grow sustainably and create enduring, positive impacts for the people and communities touched by our operations.
Now is an exciting time for our business and for our people. We’re going through a period of significant change and are gaining momentum in transforming our business. We’re looking for people who are ready to grow through opportunity and build a bright future with us.
We are currently seeking a Leading Hand – Mobile Equipment Maintenance to join our team. permanent full-time position at our Simberi Operation. Your work location is Papua New Guinea, working a 21/14 Roster from Kavieng/Rabaul/Port Moresby/Lae/Mt Hagen/Buka/Madang/Goroka/Alotau/Wapenamanda/Popondetta/ Hoskins/ Vanimo/ Wewak or Tabar group of Islands. (Locals are encouraged to apply).
Reporting to the Mobile Maintenance Supervisor.
To Support the Mobile Maintenance Supervisor with managing team. To ensure effective and responsive maintenance support is provided to Simberi Operations in order to safely achieve the equipment availability essential for reaching production targets within the mining operations. Act as Supervisor undertaking all responsibilities to that of the Mobile Maintenance Supervisor during their absence from site.
The opportunity
Technical accountabilities
- Ensuring safe work practices, own health and safety and all other workers by identifying hazards and ensuring issues and risks are reported and addressed.
- Providing Efficient and effective secondary supervision in support of the Mechanical Supervisor to ensure the department reaches safety and equipment performance targets.
- Ensuring all statutory requirements of the role are met around mobile equipment including classified plant.
- Ensuring all tasks are carried out in an environmentally sustainable manner.
- Contributing productively as a member of the Simberi Maintenance Team.
- Checking the team completes work to reduce unplanned breakdowns and re-work.
- Carry out any and all reporting assigned to you.
- Thorough record keeping.
Scheduling accountabilities
- Managing effective use of available resources, including own time.
People accountabilities
- Contributing to the development of capability within the team/crew.
- Contributing to an effective team/crew.
- Ensuring own work performance meets all role requirements; and taking appropriate professional development actions.
- Ensuring outputs and development of the team/crew.
Are you ready to come and build your future with us?
We need the best people. People who have drive, energy and are genuinely passionate about the work they do and provide a positive impact. Additionally, we need people who see a challenge as an opportunity for growth and value working with others towards a common goal.
We would love to hear from you if you have:
Essential
- Behaviour consistent with St Barbara’s Values
- Heavy vehicle Mechanical or Auto Electrical Trade Certificate
- Strong ability to work effectively within a team
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work to tight deadlines on multiple tasks
- High level of enthusiasm for the work with high performance goals
Desirable
- Frontline Management certificate
- Additional training or certificates
For further information on the Simberi Operations and to apply for this role, please visit:
https://www.livehire.com/job/stbarbara-png/4794C
Closing date: Tuesday,4th March 2025 at close of business.
Please submit your Applications, CVs, and Supporting documents (all merged in one PDF document
At Simberi Gold Company Limited, we’re committed to finding the best fit for every role. We are a diverse and inclusive workplace, welcoming diversity in all its forms. All qualified applicants will be given equal consideration, regardless of their race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
- Published on 18 Feb 2025, 3:25 AM