Michael Konjib
Newmont Corporation – Lihir Operations
Kokopo
30
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Detail-oriented and licensed Electrical (Instrumentation) Technician with a strong foundation in technical maintenance and repair, prepared to contribute effectively to a dynamic team. Proven ability to troubleshoot complex mechanical systems while utilizing methodical problem-solving skills to enhance equipment functionality and ensure compliance with industry standards. Recognized for strong teamwork, adaptability, and exceptional communication skills, fostering collaboration in fast-paced environments. Eager to embrace new challenges while leveraging hands-on experience and a proactive approach to support organizational objectives and drive success.
Work History
Electrical (Instrumentation) Licensed Technician
3 Years 4 Months- Assist Electrical Supervisor with the Maintenance, modification, and upgrade of electrical equipment within the Grinding/Milling area.
- Carryout workshop repairs to equipment including motors, generators, welding machines etc.
- Perform maintenance on the Process Plant electrical equipment according to preventative maintenance programs
- Complete Statutory Inspections on a weekly basis.
- Ensure continuity of production through diagnosis and repair of faulty equipment in a timely manner.
- Promote company policies and procedures including safe working practices.
- Update drawings and documentation.
- Operate Local HV & LV Switchgear, Develop HV switching Programs.
- Provide Access and assist RefMech’s in Installation and Maintenance in MCCs
Electrical Licensed Technician
3 Years 7 Months- Assist Electrical Supervisor with the Maintenance, modification, and upgrade of electrical equipment within the Grinding/Milling area.
- Carryout workshop repairs to equipment including motors, generators, welding machines etc.
- Perform maintenance on the Process Plant electrical equipment according to preventative maintenance programs
- Complete Statutory Inspections on a weekly basis.
- Ensure continuity of production through diagnosis and repair of faulty equipment in a timely manner.
- Promote company policies and procedures including safe working practices.
- Update drawings and documentation.
- Operate Local HV & LV Switchgear, Develop HV switching Programs.
- Provide Access and assist RefMech’s in Installation and Maintenance in MCCs
Electrical Licensed Technician
1 Year 2 Months- Carrying out Projects & Shutdowns and Filling Permits as per required by Newcrest Mining Limited for completion of Projects.
- Perform maintenance on the Process Plant electrical equipment according to preventative maintenance programs
- Complete Statutory Inspections on a weekly basis.
- Ensure continuity of production through diagnosis and repair of faulty equipment in a timely manner.
- Promote company policies and procedures including safe working practices.
- Carrying out Preventative Maintenance checks, Repair and Installation on Electrical Systems and Air Condition units for Mining Camp and Plant Sites.
Electrical Licensed Technician
1 Year 4 Months- Assist Electrical Supervisor with the Maintenance, modification, and upgrade of electrical equipment within the Process Plant area, including High Voltage Equipment Variable Speed Drives.
- Carryout workshop repairs to equipment including motors, generators, welding machines etc.
- Perform maintenance on the Process Plant electrical equipment according to preventative maintenance programs
- Complete Statutory Inspections on a weekly basis.
- Ensure continuity of production through diagnosis and repair of faulty equipment in a timely manner.
- Promote company policies and procedures including safe working practices.
- Update drawings and documentation.
- Shift Tradesman’s duties as required including fault finding & repairs.
- Operate Local HV & LV Switchgear, Develop HV switching Programs and Coordinate and direct switching Program
Electrical/Instrumentation Technician
7 Months- Issuing Electrical Isolation Certificates for Isolation/De-isolation
- Filling out Permit to Work (PTW)
- Monthly Tests on Plant Alarm systems & Battery Banks/Genset Battery.
- Attend Breakdowns.
- Preventative Maintenance checks on Scheduled Equipment
- Weekly Wellhead Maintenance checks. (Hides Wellhead 1 & 2)
- Attend Breakdowns & Involve in shutdowns with contractors.
- Assist Process Technicians and Maintenance Fitters.
- Industrial and Domestic Installation and Maintenance on Electrical & Air Condition Units (Plant/Camp).
Licensed Electrical Tradesman
3 Years 6 Months- Maintaining production line machineries.
- Single & Three phase Motor overhauling and installation.
- Powerhouse (ACB) Air Circuit Breaker & Generator maintenance service and repair.
- Installing & relocating new/existing production line machinery and control boards.
- Mill, Laboratory, Office, and staff houses maintenance.
- Maintaining Laboratory machineries & appliances.
- Overhead Crane Installation, Maintenance & Repair
Licensed Electrical Tradesman
2 Years- Maintaining production line machineries.
- Building and installing new/existing production line machinery control boards.
- Maintaining company premises & AC Units (staff houses).
- Boiler Attendance. (Fire Tube)
Electrical Tradesman
4 Years 2 Months- Building and Machinery maintenance of factory, offices, and showroom.
- Single & Three phase motor overhauling and installing.
- Working with building and maintenance section on various job sites.
- Maintaining company premises and Air Conditioning Units.
Electrical Technician & AutoCAD Draftsman
2 Years 3 Months- General electrical layout of lighting, power, Air Condition Ducting, and stand-by generator system.
- Multi-storey building Electrical, Power and Air Condition Ducting system layout.
- Single line diagrams of switchboards.
- Domestic electrical installation and maintenance.
Electrical Technician
1 Year 8 Months- Industrial & Domestic electrical Installation and maintenance.
- Motor control set-up and fault finding.
- Computer and Communication network.
- Repair of electrical appliances & Air Condition Units Maintenance & Service.
Electrical Technician
5 Months- Electrical installation and maintenance of Domestic and Industrial job sites.
- Assisting motor winders.
- Assisting Refrigeration Mechanics on Air Condition Unit Maintenance & Service.
Electrical AutoCAD Draftsman
1 Year 11 Months- Multi-storey building, electrical system layout.
- General electrical layout of lighting and power.
- Single line diagrams of switchboards.
- Layout of telephones, fire detection, Air Condition Ducting, and early warning Systems.
- Inter-communication system, building management system and stand-by generator system.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Certificate III in Instrumentation And Control
Associate of Applied Science - Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician
- Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician, 2014 from TAFE Queensland East Coast.
Associate of Applied Science - Electrical
High School Diploma
High School Diploma
Skills
Electrical overhead Cranes Demag Motors
Transfer Carriages Demag Motors
Horizontal Sterilisers
Air Compressors
Conveyors
Gensets Caterpillar
Portable power tools Hitachi
Makita
Bosch
Oil Palm Press Machine
Laboratory machineries
Motor Control Panels
Fire tube/Water tube Boilers
Three- & Single-Phase motors & machineries
Powerhouse ACB (Air Circuit Breaker)
Electrical AutoCAD (Computer Aided Drafting)
Food processing machines
White Goods and Air Conditioning Units
General welding & Oxy-Acetylene cutting and Brazing
Major & Minor Electrical Installations and Projects
Domestic & Commercial Electrical Installations and Maintenance
Explosion proof rated Electrical Motors & Machineries (Exd)
Install and Troubleshoot VSD.
Operator/Assistant HV (Switching) & LV Switchgears.
Electrical repairs
Preventative maintenance
Plant operations support
Component replacement
Schematic reading
Equipment maintenance
Equipment Repair
Troubleshooting
Preventive Maintenance
Safety Equipment
Electrical repair
Power Tools and Equipment
Installation and repair
Critical thinking
Works Well Under Pressure
Multitasking and organization
Maintenance and repairs
System diagnostics
Mechanical aptitude
Certification
- 2023 – Present: Newmont Corporation – Lihir Operations, PNG:
- EEHA Specific Course: ROAR Training Solutions Electrical Inspection & Installation in a Hazardous Area.
- Locating Unlimited Pty Ltd. Identify, Locate and Protect underground Services.
- MEO Training: Australian Qualifications Framework. UEE31220 Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control.
- Level 1 HV & LV Switchgear Operator / Assistant. Low Voltage Rescue & CPR. Electrical Workers Induction & Arc Flash. Provide First Aid – St. John Ambulance. Working at Heights, Confined Space Entry/Controller
- 2019 – 2023: Newcrest Mining Limited – Lihir Operations, PNG: Level 1 HV & LV Switchgear Operator / Assistant. Low Voltage Rescue & CPR. Electrical Workers Induction & Arc Flash. Provide First Aid – St. John Ambulance. Working at Heights, Confined Space Entry/Controller
- 2015 - 2016 Newcrest Mining Limited – Lihir Operations: LV Switchboard Rescue Program. Level 1 HV & LV Switchgear Operator/Assistant.
- 2014 (APTC) Australia-Pacific Technical College, NCD, PNG: Certificate III Electro-technology Systems Electrician.
- 2012 (NBPOL) New Britain Palm Oil Limited, WNBP, PNG: ST Johns Emergency First Aid Certificate
- 2010 (Heinz – Australia) Hugo Canning Company, NCD, PNG: (TBS Pty Ltd) Tru-steam Boilers & Services Pty Ltd Boiler Attendant Licence: Class 2, #140
- 2009 (Heinz – Australia) Hugo Canning Company, NCD, PNG: (TBS Pty Ltd) Tru-steam Boilers & Services Pty Ltd Boiler Attendant Licence: Class 2, #200
- 2008 (PNG Power) Papua New Guinea Power, NCD, PNG: Electricians Licence No. 2483
- 2007 (PMTC)Port Moresby Technical College, NCD, PNG: National Tradesman Certificate
- 2004 (PMTC) Port Moresby Technical College, NCD, PNG: National Certificate of Competency
- 1995 (MHTC) Mount Hagen Technical College, WHP, PNG: National (PETT) Pre-Employment Technical Training Certificate.
- Papua New Guinea Driver’s License, Class 6 License no. 17645865
Languages
English
Pidgin
Timeline
Electrical (Instrumentation) Licensed Technician
Newmont Corporation – Lihir Operations
06.2023 - CurrentRead More
Electrical Licensed Technician
Newcrest Mining Limited – Lihir Operations
06.2019 - 01.2023Read More
Electrical Licensed Technician
Lihir Electrical Services – Lihir Operations
03.2018 - 05.2019Read More
Electrical Licensed Technician
Newcrest Mining Limited – Lihir Operations
03.2015 - 07.2016Read More
Electrical/Instrumentation Technician
Oil Search, Hides Maintenance Dept.
03.2014 - 10.2014Read More
Licensed Electrical Tradesman
(NBPOL) New Britain Palm Oil Limited
09.2010 - 03.2014Read More
Licensed Electrical Tradesman
(HCC) Hugo Canning Company
09.2008 - 09.2010Read More
Electrical Tradesman
Pryde Furniture
07.2004 - 09.2008Read More
Electrical Technician & AutoCAD Draftsman
J.N Guguan Limited
03.2002 - 06.2004Read More
Electrical Technician
D-Scan (PNG) Ltd
11.1999 - 07.2001Read More
Electrical Technician
Kerevat Electrical Services
05.1999 - 10.1999Read More
Electrical AutoCAD Draftsman
Kinhill Kramer (PNG)
01.1996 - 12.1997Read More
MEO Training
Associate of Applied Science from Certificate III in Instrumentation And Control
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Australia-Pacific Technical College
Associate of Applied Science from Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician
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Mount Hagen Technical College
Associate of Applied Science from Electrical
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Rabaul Provincial High School
High School Diploma
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De La Salle High School
High School Diploma
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CERTIFICATION
I certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief, this biodata correctly describe my qualification, my experience and myself. Date: 2025-11-02 Mr Michael Konjib