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 maintenance team on site, the Crane Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of mobile or overhead cranes to lift, move, and position loads in accordance with lift plans, site procedures, and regulatory requirements. In this role ensures all lifting activities are conducted safely and collaboratively with rigging and ground crews, whilst observing and adhering to the workplace health & safety policies.

Key Accountabilities

Key accountabilities of this position include.

• Ensuring that the sections daily work plans are executed as directed.
• This position reports to the Supervisor FPM team accountable for providing effective operation of crane owned by K92 Mining.
• Maintain good working relationship with colleague workers.
• Responsible for housekeeping.
• Operate cranes to lift and place materials safely and accurately.
• Conduct pre-start inspections and report defects immediately.
• Follow lift plans, load charts, and supervisor directions.
• Work closely with riggers during lifts.
• Establish and maintain safe exclusion zones when lifting.
• Monitor load stability, weather conditions, and ground conditions.
• Stop work when conditions become unsafe and notify supervisor.
• Maintain accurate logbooks and equipment records.
• Assist in crane setup, assembly, and dismantling as required.
• Participate in JSAs/SOP’s, toolbox talks, and risk assessments.
• Shift work, overtime, and shutdowns may be required
• Outdoor, site-based environments.
• Exposure to weather, noise, and heavy machinery.

About You

To be considered for this role, it is essential that you have all or some of the following

• Experience in mining, heavy industry, or major infrastructure projects.
• Minimum Grade eight (8) educational qualification, but preferable a Grade ten (10) certificate or PETT courses.
• Valid PNG Class 7 driver’s licence
• Working at Heights certification.
• Proven crane operating experience.
• Dogging or Rigging licence
• A minimum number of years’ crane experience (e.g., 2–5 years) a prerequisite.
• Ability to read and write both Pidgin and English
• Strong understanding of crane operations and lifting principles.
• Ability to interpret load charts and lifting diagrams.
• Excellent situational awareness and hazard recognition.
• Effective communication and teamwork.
• Problem-solving during complex or changing lift conditions.
• High attention to safety and detail.
• Must have at least 5 or more years of truck driving.
• Must be able to understand the company’s targets and work towards achieving the targets.
• Have a strong understanding of the mining cycle.
• Flexible, adaptable and be a strong and proactive team player.
• Ability to meet agreed schedules and deadlines.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with other team members and K92 Mining Ltd employees.
• Behaviour consistent with K92 Mining core values
• Excellent problem solving and decision-making capability
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate clearly with people at all levels of the organisation and engage all relevant stakeholders

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