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

Joining our ERT team at Kainantu you will develop and ensure the continuous improvement of safety best practice in line with K92 Mining Limited ’s Safety System. As well as developing and promoting a culture of continuous improvement in ERT & Security strategies, systems, and practices to optimise effectiveness.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide Emergency Service support to the site (and any surrounding community where approved).
• Development and upskilling of Emergency Response Team (volunteers).
• Develop and deliver training on relevant topics, under direction of HSE Manager/delegate.
• Provide on-call/ after-hours response as required.
• Participate in site-wide activities, comply with site-wide Policies.
• Coordinate and assist with the delivery of training to employees including personnel of the ERT Team’s customers.
• Actively promotes a safe and healthy culture.
• 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.

About You

To be considered for this role, you will need a minimum level of Grade 10 education as well as at least 3 years’ experience in mining and fire & emergency response disciplines. In addition, you will have all or some of the following

• Successful completion of accredited safety, fire, and emergency response training.
• Competent in breathing apparatus, rescue from height, confined space rescue and fire response.
• Experience in fire suppression equipment maintenance.
• Current Occupational First Aid Certificate.
• Good written and oral communication skills in English and Pidgin.
• Ability to write reports and have good computer skills in Word & Excel.
• Good, demonstrated skills in Radio / telephone procedures.
• Current PNG driving license.
• Sound planning, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent trouble shooting skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work under pressure and autonomously.
• Excellent attention to detail and time management skills to meet deadlines.
• Strong active listening & interpersonal skills for rapport building, conflict resolution & training.

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