Open Pit Engineering Superintendent (FIFO to PNG)
New Porgera Limited (NPL) is a company incorporated in Papua New Guinea and owns the Porgera Gold Mine in Enga Province. NPL is a joint venture between Barrick Gold Corporation, Zijin Mining, and the Papua New Guinea Government, combining global mining expertise with a shared commitment to responsible resource development and long-term value creation for Papua New Guinea.
The Porgera Gold Mine will employ nearly 3,000 Papua New Guineans at full production and, over its 30-year operating history, has contributed approximately 10% of Papua New Guinea's total annual exports, making it one of the country's most significant economic assets.
About the role
The
Open Pit Engineering Superintendent
is responsible for leading the open pit engineering team in delivering safe, efficient, and cost-effective mine designs, planning, and support services. This role oversees short, medium, and long-term mine planning, drill and blast engineering, and scheduling inputs to ensure production targets are consistently achieved in alignment with the life-of-mine strategy and overall operational objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of mine planners, drill & blast engineers and technical personnel
Oversee the development and execution of short-, medium- and long-term mine plans
Review and approve production schedules, haulage profiles, mine designs and waste dump designs
Ensure mine plans meet safety, environmental, regulatory and economic requirements
Collaborate with geology,



geotechnical and operations teams to optimise ore extraction and mine performance
Provide technical support and guidance to daily mining operations
Monitor performance against production, cost and operational targets
Drive continuous improvement across mine planning processes and systems
Manage departmental budgets, cost control and financial reporting
Mentor and develop junior engineers and technical team members
Ensure compliance with applicable mining legislation, safety standards and regulatory frameworks
About You
Bachelor's Degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent
10+ years open pit mining experience, including at least 5 years in a supervisory or superintendent-level role
Strong leadership and people management capability
Advanced proficiency in Deswik and mine planning software
Strong understanding of geotechnical, hydrological and environmental considerations within open pit mining
Proven ability to develop and deliver mine plans aligned with production and cost targets
Experience in large-scale gold mining operations highly regarded
Strong project management, problem-solving and decision-making skills
Experience with budgeting,



cost control and financial reporting
Professional Engineering registration, or eligibility for registration, desirable
Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical information into clear, practical direction
Sound understanding of mine safety, regulatory and compliance requirements
You will demonstrate a 'One Team' approach, providing effective leadership and development for your local team to reinforce NPL's culture and values, always promoting a safe work environment. The position requires a high energy individual, hands‐on management style and desire to continuously improve you and your team's knowledge and systems and methods of work.
Why New Porgera
In return, you will be joining a world-class mining operation with the prospect to impact the development and upskilling of our predominantly local workforce, combined with a team keen to learn and absorb knowledge. This offers a unique opportunity to further shape the department and improve NPL's social performance and people knowledge.
You will be joining an operation that prioritises safety, leading a team toward best-in-class safety practices while contributing to the development of a highly capable national workforce—making a lasting impact on the industry.
This role is offered on a FIFO basis either from Australia/New Zealand (preferred) with a ***** roster on a contract basis with a highly competitive remuneration package.
This advert will close on
25 September
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