The New Porgera Limited now has a vacancy for Engineer, Mine Technical Site Projects (228449)

About the role

Reporting to the Engineer, Senior - MTS Projects, the successful candidate is responsible for all the major earthworks and construction projects in the Open Pit mine environs. Such projects involve aspects of Mining, Geotechnical and Civil Engineering and would include; road construction, bridges, drains, fencing, buildings, earthworks pads, retaining structures, drill pads, stockpile areas, waste dump foundation preparation, quarries and vegetation clearing. 

In this role, you will:

Ensure different project designs are completed in time and in line with the monthly schedule with all supporting documentation.

Ensure project schedules are appropriately developed considering interaction with production schedules, and monitored for timely delivery

Ensure all projects are closely monitored and managed

Ensure engineering designs meet site safety standard and other applicable standards, and ensuring operational requirements are addressed

Liaise with relevant departments in order to complete designs efficiently and effectively

Liaise with relevant departments/stakeholders in order to complete projects within budget and according to design and plan

Maintain a high level of health and safety awareness and comply with the PJV Occupational Health & Safety Policy and all health and safety rules and procedures

About You

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

Degree in Mining/Civil Engineering

5 plus years’ experience in project designs and supervision, ideally in a surface mining environment

Well-developed communication and technical skills

Strong safety focus

Ability to work well in a team and meet short term deadlines

Ability to perform duties effectively with minimum supervision, and to supervise others

Computer skills in MS Office, AutoCAD, Oracle, Mindsight, Deswik or similar mine design software experience

Strong project and contractor management skills

Strong report writing and presentation skills

Knowledge and understanding of contract management in the private sector industry 

Knowledge in Project cost management

Mobilization Requirement 

In return, you will be joining a world-class mining operation with the opportunity 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 values safety and lead a team towards best-in-class safety practices whilst 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 with a 21/14 roster and a highly competitive remuneration package.

 Closing Date: 02nd March ,2026