Planner, Senior Shutdown – Maintenance Administration 

About Us

New Porgera Limited (NPL) is a leading mining company dedicated to sustainable practices and community engagement in Papua New Guinea. As the operator of the Porgera Gold Mine, we focus on extracting high-quality mineral resources while prioritizing the well-being of our employees, the environment, and the local communities. Our commitment to safety, innovation, and responsible mining ensures that we not only contribute to the economy but also support the development and prosperity of the regions we operate in. At NPL, we strive to create a positive impact, fostering strong relationships with stakeholders and promoting sustainable growth for future generations.

The New Porgera Limited now has a vacancy for a qualified and experienced individual as SENIOR PLANNER                                                         

About the role

New Porgera Limited (NPL) is currently seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as Senior Shutdown Planners. The Senior Shutdown Planner's primary responsibility is to ensure that planned Shutdown maintenance activities are effectively organized, including resources, parts, equipment, and tooling. Additionally, they will coordinate scheduling with production and maintenance to ensure that work proceeds safely, efficiently, and consistently

The successful candidates will be part of the Fixed Plant Maintenance Department. In this role, you will:

Responsible for Overseeing Shutdown Planning and Scheduling in consultation with Fixed Plant Maintenance and Operations, while working closely with Reliability Engineers and other key stakeholders.

Long term plan for Plant Shutdowns ensuring resources, parts, materials, equipment and services are available when required. 

Define with Operations, Maintenance and Engineering sections required shutdown work scopes. Ensuring that all inspections, recertification, repair, overhaul and modifications requirements are included in such scope of work. 

Provide significant input into the development of maintenance strategies to ensure that PM’s will deliver desired equipment performance measures.

Maintain a high level of health, safety and environmental awareness and comply with all relevant NPL policies & Procedure

About You

To succeed in this role, the ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and experiences 

A Recognized Diploma or Degree qualification in Engineering is highly desirable

Experience in Mining, Oil & Gas or Heavy Industry environments

A Recognized trade certificate with extensive experience in a similar role is essential

Sound knowledge of maintenance planning, budgeting, job duration estimation and scheduling principles and procedures

Strong knowledge of Mine Safety & Inspection regulations, and a commitment to safety in all aspects of planning 

Minimal of 8 years’ experience in Planning or relevant technical area desirable

Sound knowledge & experience using (CMMS) Computerized Maintenance Management Systems with strong preference of the use of SAP.

Computer literate in Microsoft Office applications (MS Word, Excel and Outlook). 

Be an enthusiastic change agent and must drive to succeed. 

Mobilization Requirement 

This is a PNG National Staff position, a site-based role on a Fly in Fly out arrangement with rotation of 21 days on and 14 days off, they must reside in Mt Hagen, Lae or Port Moresby. Must successfully pass a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol screening. (This will be arranged only for successful candidates who progress after the interview stage) and have an up-to-date Police Clearance Certificate (acquired within the last 6 months). 

Join Our Team as a Senior Shutdown Planner  

Embrace an exciting career opportunity with New Porgera Limited as a Senior Shutdown Planner. In this dynamic role, you’ll have the chance to work with a dynamic innovative team in a dynamic working environment.  This FIFO position offers a great work-life balance, along with competitive compensation, flexible benefits and a generous life and health insurance Cover. Make a meaningful impact in your career with us at New Porgera Limited by working in a world class Open Pit and Underground mine.

Note: This advert will be open until 29th December,2025.  If you do not hear from NPL within two (2) weeks of this date, please consider your application unsuccessful for this opportunity.