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

To operate as Surface Driller with Exploration as directed and recover an accurate sample/core as per K92 mining specification, in a safe, cost-effective manner.  

Key / Major Accountabilities

• Ensuring that adequate duty of care is exercised in all aspects of your work activities.
• Personal compliance with OH&S Regulations and any site-specific rules, which may apply with varying sites.
• Training of offsiders in correct and safe working procedures and the proper care of equipment.
• Understanding fully the terms of the drilling program and liaising with the supervisor to ensure success.
• Ensure all drilling reports are prepared correctly.

About You

To be considered for this role, applicant must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience drilling with Chuck Drive Surface Drill rigs and have rod handler experience.  In addition to this, you will have some or all the following.

• Proficient at using downhole survey tools.
• Deep hole drilling experience.
• First Aid certificate
• Well-versed experience in mining safety management.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to meet communicated schedules and deadlines.

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