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Loader Operator

  • Eastern Highlands, Papua New Guinea
  • Permanent
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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

You will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of loaders and tele-remote boggers to transport waste rock and ore within the underground mining environment.

Key / Major Accountabilities

Key accountabilities of this position include.

  • Bogging of development headings to stockpiles and haul trucks
  • Conduct regular equipment inspections and report faults
  • Perform roadworks and manage spillage and sump bogging
  • Maintain high standards of work quality and safety compliance
  • Identify and escalate opportunities for operational efficiency
  • Demonstrate strong safety leadership and environmental awareness.

About You

To be considered for this role, you will have some or all the following.

  • Must have underground experience with a minimum of 12 months on the bogger, tele remote.
  • A valid driver's license and relevant qualifications

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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