About New Porgera New Porgera Limited (NPL) is a company incorporated in Papua New Guinea and owns the Porgera Gold Mine in Enga Province. The Porgera Gold Mine will employ nearly 3,000 Papua New Guineans at full production, and over the last 30 years of life of the mine it has contributed approximately 10% of Papua New Guinea’s total annual exports. About the role We're seeking experienced Underground Long Hole Production Drillers to join our team at the Porgera Gold Mine, one of the world's most unique and challenging underground mining operations. In this role you will safely and efficiently operate Epiroc Simba long hole production drill rigs while drilling production rings in accordance with the mine plan. The successful candidate will conduct thorough pre-start inspections, identify and report equipment defects, and work collaboratively with the Maintenance, Technical Services and Operations teams to maximise productivity and maintain high safety standards in a dynamic underground environment. The role is based at an underground operation in the Western Highlands of Papua New Guinea, where mining is primarily undertaken using conventional underground long hole stoping, with some transverse bulk stoping. This is a technically challenging operation that places a strong emphasis on safe, efficient production and operational excellence. If you're looking for a role where your experience, adaptability and professionalism genuinely make a difference, this could be the opportunity for you. You will model safety behaviours and coach and develop your team, working with your team to assess and manage risk. NPL operates in a complex environment that requires the successful applicant to be a self-starter, with strong ability in delivery to support the mines successful operation whilst coordinating the efforts of your team members to complete projects according to plan in a timely and safe manner. About you Successful candidates will have proven experience operating underground long hole production drill rigs, with experience on Epiroc Simba drills highly regarded. You will be a self-motivated operator who can work through challenges, adapt to changing conditions, and maintain productivity in a demanding underground environment. A strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and equipment care is essential, along with the ability to work respectfully and collaboratively within a diverse and multicultural workforce. 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 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 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 Papua New Guinea, Australia/New Zealand with a 21/14 roster on a contract basis with a highly competitive remuneration package. Porgera isn't a typical FIFO operation. It presents challenges that experienced miners will appreciate; from working in a remote location to operating in an environment where adaptability, resilience and a positive attitude are essential. If you're looking for an adventure, keen to test yourself professionally, and take pride in overcoming challenges as part of a committed team, we'd like to hear from you. This advert will close on 17 July . To understand more about this position, please contact npltd.com
