Porgera| Technician, Gold Room at Barrick

, Oregon, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Heavy Duty Truck Operation, Gold Room Operations, Knelson Concentrates Handling, Smelting, Retorting, Electro winning, Safety Compliance, Problem Solving, Communication, Organizational Skills, Pre-start Checks, Team Leadership

Industry

mining

Description

Technician – Gold Room 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 to join our Processing Department as a Gold Room - Technician. About the role We are currently seeking highly skilled and experienced Truck Drivers to join our team in the Processing Plant who will be primarily involved with driving the Concentrate Truck for pick-up and delivery of Knelson Concentrates to the Gold Room. As a Truck Driver, your primary responsibility will be to ensure movement of the Knelson Concentrate between the SAG Milling Circuit and Gold Room is maintained efficiently daily without any delays. It is also expected that you will show a desire to learn other gold room activities to support the Gold Room Operations by participating in routine activities. This includes monitoring and controlling the flow of materials, stripping of electro winning cells, retorting, smelting and preparations for ore bars shipment. In this role, you will * Ensure timely and efficient collection and delivery of the Knelson Concentrates from the SAG Milling circuit to the Refinery circuit for processing in the gold room * Fully participate in all Gold Room activities and completing tasks as allocated by the Gold Room Supervisors * Ensure compliance with safety regulations, company policies, and Gold Security Standards (GSS) * Collaborate with Gold Room Supervisors, Metallurgists, Operational leadership team and APD to ensure effective communications established to avoid any delays to collection, transportation of the Knelson Concentrates to the Gold Room * Conduct without fail pre-start checks on the Knelson Concentrate Truck and ensure any faults or issues identified are reported immediately to Supervisor to ensure truck is available and safe to operate continuously * Foster a collaborative and productive work environment, promoting teamwork and communications across all work groups * Maintain a high level of health and safety awareness and comply with NPL Occupational Health & Safety Policy and all health rules and procedures About You To succeed in this role, the ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and experience 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. Qualifications & Experience: * Current license and competent for operating heavy duty trucks preferably twin steers or Mack/Kenworth trucks * Valid Police Clearance that is current and must have no criminal records * Good problem-solving and decision-making abilities * Excellent organizational and communication skills * Willingness to work in remote locations and adapt to changing work requirements and working long hours as required Mobilization Requirement This is a PNG National position, a site-based role on a FIFO arrangement with a rotation of 21 days on and 14 days off. Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening (to be arranged only for successful candidates after the interview stage), and provide an up-to-date Police Clearance Certificate (acquired within the last 6 months). Candidates must be PNG Nationals and available to start immediately. Females are encouraged to apply. Join Our Team as a Technician – Gold Room Embark on a rewarding career with New Porgera Limited as a Technician – Gold Room. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with a dynamic team to contribute to NPL’s success. Enjoy a balanced work schedule, competitive compensation, and a chance to develop your career and technical expertise in a supportive and professional environment. Note: This advert will be open until 23rd June 2026, if you do not hear from NPL within next one (1) week following the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful for this opportunity.

Responsibilities

The role involves driving a concentrate truck to transport Knelson Concentrates between the SAG Milling Circuit and the Gold Room. Additionally, the technician supports gold room activities including smelting, retorting, and monitoring material flow.