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 Mechanical Leading Hand to join our team, permanent full-time position at our Simberi Operation. Your work location is Papua New Guinea, working a 15/13 Roster from Kavieng/Rabaul/PortMoresby/Lae/MtHagen/Buka/Madang/Goroka/Alotau/Wapenamanda/Popondetta/Hoskins/Vanimo, Wewak or Tabar group of Islands. (Locals are encouraged to apply).
Reporting to the Mechanical Supervisor.
The Mechanical Leading Hand will provide accurate and timely reporting of financial transactions to ensure the efficient and cost-effective operation of SGCL.
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 Simberi Operations to ensure that the processing plant can always operate optimally.
- Contributing and assisting the Electrical Supervisor in the Maintenance Section to ensure that the Processing Department delivers to plan in respect of production, gold recovery and cost per ton.
- Ensuring all statutory requirements of the role are met around classified plant.
- Ensuring all tasks are carried out in an environmentally sustainable manner.
- Contributing productively as a member of the Simberi Maintenance Team.
- Checking teams completed works to avoid unplanned breakdowns and re-work.
- Assist the Mechanical Supervisor in liaising with Suppliers and contractors to achieve deadlines.
- Carry out any and all reporting assigned to you by the Mechanical Supervisor.
- Support the Electrical Supervisor with Plant Maintenance.
Scheduling accountabilities
- Managing effective use of available resources, including own time, in support of the delivery of the team/crew.
- Reporting HSEC incidents and investigated to identify appropriate controls required.
People accountabilities & Safety Expectations
- Contributing to the development of capability within the team/crew.
- 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 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.
- Ability to produce a National Police Clearance (valid within the last 3 months) for site access purposes
- Current unencumbered PNG Driver’s Licence
- A Certificate III Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
- At least five (5) years relevant work experience
- Strong ability to work effectively within a team
- Strong communication skills, including communicating with people from different backgrounds and cultures
- Ability to work to tight deadlines on multiple tasks
- High level of enthusiasm for the work with high performance goals
- Commercial acumen relevant to the role
Desirable
- Relevant resources industry work experience
- Well organised
- Effective problem solving
For further information on the Simberi Operations and to apply for this role, please visit:
https://www.livehire.com/job/stbarbara-png/AJRQE
Closing date: Wednesday 16th October, 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.