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Operator - Loader

  • Eastern Highlands, Papua New Guinea
  • Permanent
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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

Responsible for operating the Underground Loader in a safe and appropriate manner to carry out earth moving task as directed by the shift supervisor for general operations.

Key / Major Accountabilities

Key accountabilities of this position include.

  • Safely operate Loader as part of underground work plan pre task jobs.
  • 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, it is essential that you must obtain a minimum qualification of Grade 10 or above with experience in operating underground boggers or teleremotes or similar models. In addition to this, you will have some or all the following.

  • Must have underground experience with a minimum of 12 months on the bogger, tele remote.
  • Possess current Class 7 driver’s license.
  • Must have operating certificate.
  • Ability to work with close supervision.
  • Must have Underground Mining experience.
  • Excellent attention to detail and time management skills to meet deadlines.
  • Strong active listening & interpersonal skills for rapport building, conflict resolution & training.
  • Actively promotes a safe and healthy culture.

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 

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