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Field Technician

  • Eastern Highlands, Papua New Guinea
  • Permanent

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

This role forms part of the site Mine Geotechnical team and its purpose is to collect and analyze samples of rock, and other earth materials to support the Senior Geotechnical Engineer and work closely with other technicians to provide geotechnical expertise to the MTS, Mining and Projects team in a safe and timely manner.

Key / Major Accountabilities

Key accountabilities of this position include.

  • Assist in gathering geotechnical data for analysis and studies to assess site condition.
     
  • Assist in gathering QAQC information on concrete, underground support and other relevant Geotechnical instrumentation.
  • Assist in performing field and environmental investigations for geotechnical Engineers.
  • Analyze geotechnical findings, assist Geotechnical Engineers with performing appropriate calculations and prepare data for reports.

About You

To be considered for this role, it is essential that you have a Trade certificate in Electronics and / or IT Communications. you must also have relevant qualifications in Civil engineering, surveying, mechanical engineering or related fields. You must also have

  • 3 years' experience in geotechnical fields or related
  • strong understanding of analyzing geotechnical findings, calculations and data reporting.
  • Working with AutoCAD or equivalent master data system. 
  • Strong safety focus and sound knowledge of standard mine operating procedures.
  • Food interpersonal skills and ability to communicate information clearly to supervisors and other mining personnel. 

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 

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