Michael Konjib
Kokopo
Summary
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.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electrical (Instrumentation) Licensed Technician
Newmont Corporation – Lihir Operations
06.2023 - Current
- 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
Newcrest Mining Limited – Lihir Operations
06.2019 - 01.2023
- 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
Lihir Electrical Services – Lihir Operations
03.2018 - 05.2019
- 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
Newcrest Mining Limited – Lihir Operations
03.2015 - 07.2016
- 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
Oil Search, Hides Maintenance Dept.
03.2014 - 10.2014
- 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
(NBPOL) New Britain Palm Oil Limited
09.2010 - 03.2014
- 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
(HCC) Hugo Canning Company
09.2008 - 09.2010
- 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
Pryde Furniture
07.2004 - 09.2008
- 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
J.N Guguan Limited
03.2002 - 06.2004
- 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
D-Scan (PNG) Ltd
11.1999 - 07.2001
- 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
Kerevat Electrical Services
05.1999 - 10.1999
- 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
Kinhill Kramer (PNG)
01.1996 - 12.1997
- 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
MEO Training
Lihir Island, Papua New Guinea 03-2025
Associate of Applied Science - Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician
Australia-Pacific Technical College
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea12-2014
Associate of Applied Science - Electrical
Mount Hagen Technical College
Mount Hagen, Western Highlands Province11-1995
High School Diploma -
Rabaul Provincial High School
Rabaul, East New Britain Province11-1994
High School Diploma -
De La Salle High School
Bomana, National Capital District11-1992
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 - Current
Electrical Licensed Technician
Newcrest Mining Limited – Lihir Operations
06.2019 - 01.2023
Electrical Licensed Technician
Lihir Electrical Services – Lihir Operations
03.2018 - 05.2019
Electrical Licensed Technician
Newcrest Mining Limited – Lihir Operations
03.2015 - 07.2016
Electrical/Instrumentation Technician
Oil Search, Hides Maintenance Dept.
03.2014 - 10.2014
Licensed Electrical Tradesman
(NBPOL) New Britain Palm Oil Limited
09.2010 - 03.2014
Licensed Electrical Tradesman
(HCC) Hugo Canning Company
09.2008 - 09.2010
Electrical Tradesman
Pryde Furniture
07.2004 - 09.2008
Electrical Technician & AutoCAD Draftsman
J.N Guguan Limited
03.2002 - 06.2004
Electrical Technician
D-Scan (PNG) Ltd
11.1999 - 07.2001
Electrical Technician
Kerevat Electrical Services
05.1999 - 10.1999
Electrical AutoCAD Draftsman
Kinhill Kramer (PNG)
01.1996 - 12.1997
Associate of Applied Science - Certificate III in Instrumentation And Control
MEO Training
Associate of Applied Science - Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician
Australia-Pacific Technical College
Associate of Applied Science - Electrical
Mount Hagen Technical College
High School Diploma -
Rabaul Provincial High School
High School Diploma -
De La Salle High School
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