About us

K92 Mining Limited operates the Kainantu Gold Mine in the Eastern Highlands Province. Since we launched in 2016, we've grown gold production every year, boosting Papua New Guinea's economy. We take pride in supporting your communities, with nearly 94% of our team members being fellow PNG locals.

Looking ahead, we will significantly increase our gold production in the next three years. This expansion means that K92 is a place for building a stable career, contributing to the community, and being a key part of our success.

About the role

Reporting to the Manager - Environment, the incumbent is responsible for assessing and managing water resources, addressing challenges related to water availability, quality, and sustainable use.

Key / Major Accountabilities

Key accountabilities of this position include.

• Provide high level technical advice on hydrology, catchment processes, and surface water modelling to ensure best practice for surface water use that complies with regulatory requirements. 
• Estimate concentrations of contaminants in downstream water bodies due to the project expansions. 
• Describe mitigation measures to avoid, reduce or mitigate impacts to water quality
• Outline a suitable ongoing surface water monitoring program with remote data logging instruments.
• Research the distribution and properties of underground and surface water.
• Develop strategies to maintain and improve water quality and availability.
• Compile weekly, monthly and annual reports on water quality to report to PNG environment regulator (CEPA).
• Research the distribution and properties of underground and surface water.

About You

To be considered for this position, candidates must have a minimum of 5 years’ relevant work experience, preferably in the extractive industry, and be able to offer expert advice on obtaining, sustainable use and management of water resource. In addition to this, you will have some or all the following.

• Degree or equivalent tertiary qualifications in Geology, Environmental Science, Earth Science, Geography, or closely related disciplines. 
• Strong operational background with demonstrated ability to bring projects to completion on time and on budget. 
• Initiative-taking with the ability to work under pressure and autonomously. 
• Excellent attention to detail and time management skills to meet deadlines. 
• Computer proficiency in MS Office suite.

Life at K92 

Our core values — Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Safety — are central to our operations and fundamental to our success. K92 upholds a commitment to equal opportunity, striving to ensure that every individual can reach their highest potential without experiencing discrimination.

Our camp is well managed and provides residents with good, healthy meals made from locally sourced fresh produce as well as internet, cable tv and a gymnasium.

We believe in sharing our success with our employees. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer participation in long- and short-term incentive plans. We also offer savings programs, medical assistance, as well as access to our Wellbeing and employee assistance programs whilst working a friendly roster. 

If you share our values and are looking for your next career step, come join us on this exciting journey. Submit your application through our website today.

THIS POSITION IS OPEN ONLY TO CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RIGHT TO LIVE & WORK IN PNG WITHOUT SPONSORSHIP