About us

K92 Mining Limited are the owners the high-grade Kainantu Gold Mine in Eastern Highlands Province. Since commencing operations in 2016, we have delivered consistent production growth. More importantly, we have contributed significantly to the economy of Papua New Guinea, more than 90% of our employees and contractors are from PNG and our local education and skills development initiatives which include scholarships, traineeships and adult literacy programs continue to bring significant benefit the communities in which we operate. 

We are now transforming the operation with a new 1.2 mtpa process plant as well as extensive construction and expansion across site that will see us triple the output from our mine by 2027. In addition to our ongoing production success, we have an extensive exploration programme across our highly prospective tenement, making K92 a great place to build a long-term career.

About the role

In this role you will assist with underground drilling, maintaining good housing practices, and adhering to workplace health and safety policies. Safety is the top priority.

Key Accountabilities

Key accountabilities of this position include.

• Provide assisting role in all underground drilling activities.
• Assist drillers and always under the guidance and direction of the driller.
• Show guidance and give direction to any utility workers
• Ensure that all aspects of duties and tasks outlined are undertaken in accordance with K92 mining procedures and practices.
• Ensure that adequate duty of care is exercised in all aspects of work activities.
• Ensure a high standard of personal presentation, behaviour, and conduct.
• Ensure utmost compliance of Occupational Health and Safety Regulations and any site-specific rules which may apply within varying site operation
• Plan and facilitate PPE transactions for National and Local staff.
• Plan resupply transporting ahead of time.
• Work closely with the Underground Driller to assess Operational requirements
• Actively promotes a safe and healthy culture within the teams.
• Demonstrates personal responsibility for own health and safety whilst setting clear expectations of relevant legal obligations, safe workplace practices and HSE operating practices to others, holding them accountable for their actions.
• Perform general housekeeping within and around responsible work area.
• Ensure Drilling operations are performed to best standard of safety Perform general housekeeping within and around responsible work area.
• Ensure diamond drilling operations are conducted by competent operators in a safe manner and in accordance with established procedures and legislation.

About You

It is requirement of the position that the incumbent possess the following.

• Grade 6, but preferable of Grade 10 or Technical Courses
• Has one (1) or more years work experience
• Ability to perform duties with minimum supervision.
• Able to communicate effectively at all levels.

Life at K92 

K92 is an Equal Opportunity Employer, our commitment is to respect the rights of every individual to work to their highest potential, free from discrimination.  Our values of Collaboration, Accountability, Respect for others, Excellence and Safety are at the core of everything we do, and they are the foundation upon which our success has been built.

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.

At K92, we want all employees to share in our success, so as well as a competitive salary, employees also participate in our long- and short-term incentive plans, we also provide employees with access to savings incentive programs, medical assistance and the option to salary sacrifice for certain expenses.

In addition to all of this, employees can also access our Wellbeing and employee assistance programs whilst working a friendly roster. 

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