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 Mine Maintenance Reliability Engineer 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, Madang, Goroka, Alotau, Wapenamanda, Popondetta, Hoskins, Wewak, Vanimo Tabar group of Islands. (Locals are encouraged to apply).
Reporting to the Planning & Reliability Superintendent, the purpose of this role is to manage the reliability function across the Simberi operations to safely achieve high equipment availability and asset utilisation that is essential for optimum process operations, in a manner consistent with the Company’s Vision and Values.
The opportunity
Technical accountabilities
- Ensuring safe work practices, own health and safety and of all other workers by identifying hazards and ensuring issues and risks are reported and addressed.
- Follow Simberi Project Charter – Development of Business case, Opportunity statement framing, Project scope, Timeline and Team organisational chart.
- Project responsibilities include scoping work, risk assessments, project planning, stakeholder engagement, meetings, and progress reports.
- Complying with sites Change management policy for removed changed components and processes.
- Commissioning documentation of new and existing equipment after major rebuild works.
- Ensuring the development of short- and long-term maintenance plans that provide the maintenance execution teams with the parts, tools and instructions required to effectively and safely execute the maintenance tasks.
- Developing standards, practices, policies, and procedures to underpin life cycle of mobile plant assets.
- Reviewing equipment failure modes, oversee installation, commissioning, maintenance, and repair of mobile plant assets.
- Leading failure investigation (RCA) projects utilising root cause analysis methodologies and utilise engineering expertise to develop practical maintenance strategies.
- Leading, develop, coach, and collaboratively work with all maintenances and operations personnel to continuously improve availability of mobile plant assets.
- Ensuring timely, accurate reporting of the maintenance and reliability function performance to the Maintenance Superintendent and other internal and external parties.
Scheduling accountabilities
- Managing effective use of available resources, including own time, in support of the delivery of the team/crew.
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
- Efficient in all site project management software suites
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, ideally within the reliability engineering field
- At least 5 years of relevant post graduate experience
- Strong ability to work effectively within a team and work to tight deadlines
- Strong communication skills, including communicating with people from different backgrounds and cultures
- Relevant industry work experience in offshore mining operations, remotes sites, or similar
Desirable
- Highly desirable to hold IEPNG certification, certification must be completed within the 6-month probation period to pass the probation. SGCL will assist with gaining certification.
- Relevant project management certificates and training
For further information on the Simberi Operations and to apply for this role, please visit:
Closing date: Tuesday, 10th June 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.