Crane Supervisor

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 Crane Supervisor to join our team on a 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, Madang, Goroka, Alotau, Wapenamanda, Popondetta, Hoskins, Vanimo or Tabar group of Islands. (Locals are encouraged to apply).

Reporting to the Maintenance Superintendent.   

The Crane Supervisor is responsible to conduct quality assessments and scheduling repairs while maintaining parts inventory and developing preventative maintenance procedures. 

The opportunity

Technical accountabilities

• Ensuring your own Health & Safety as well as that of the other members of the Simberi Maintenance Section.
• Providing efficient and effective supervision to Simberi Operations to ensure that the processing plant can always operate optimally. This includes being available for callout or breakdowns assisting the night shift team.
• Ensuring all required site reports (job and services report, daily, weekly, monthly and yearly reports) are accurate and submitted on time.
• Carrying out scheduled inspections on all equipment
• Repairing of faulty and damaged cranes
•  Continuously improve the maintenance management system (preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, and improvement maintenance) to reduce downtime and improve overall maintenance costs
• Ensure all breakdowns/delays are escalated in a timely manner to the Superintendent or Manager
• Contributing to the Maintenance Section to ensure that the Processing Department delivers to plan in respect of production, gold recovery and cost per tonne.
• Ensuring all statutory requirements of the role are met.
•  Coordinating planning & scheduling repairs.
•  Assisting in periodic quality checks on cranes.
• Contributing productively as a member of the Simberi Maintenance Team. 

Scheduling accountabilities

•  Participate in all Process Plant Maintenance planning meetings (weekly and shutdown) and liaise with the maintenance staff and planners to schedule isolations and permits for plant maintenance activities.
• Ensure all isolation plans, locks and isolation boards and permits are prepared no later than 1 day prior to every planned shutdown.
• Work nightshift as required to meet business goals.

People accountabilities

• Contributing to the building and development of an efficient Instrumentation Maintenance team
• Ensuring all team members are accountable for compliance of implemented Health, Safety, and Environmental policies, operating procedures, and compliance to other external agency regulatory requirements.
• Ensuring that the team have the necessary competencies, awareness and training to effectively manage HSEC risk.

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
• Current unrestricted Crane Licence
•  In-depth knowledge of hydraulic systems
• Relevant supervisory experience
• Strong ability to work effectively within a team
• Ability to operate and control equipment
• Good attention to detail
• Advanced understanding of crane maintenance procedures and techniques

Desirable

• Well organized and have the ability to prioritize tasks
• Effective problem-solving skills

For further information on the Simberi Operations and to apply for this role, please visit: 

 https://www.livehire.com/job/stbarbara-png/QG7P4

Closing date: Wednesday, 25^th September 2024 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.