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

This position reports to the Supervisor, Processing Services and will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the:

• mobile crushing and screening plant, conveying and stacking system.
• concrete batching plant and agitator trucks
• pastefill binder preparation plant

The Processing Services division operates on a continuous shift roster operating on both day and night shift.

Key Accountabilities

Key accountabilities of this position include.

• Perform the day-to-day operation of the:
• mobile crushing and screening plant, conveying and stacking system.
• concrete batching plant and surface agitator trucks
• pastefill binder preparation plant
• Effectively operate and maintain mobile equipment including Light Vehicle, Front End Loader, Excavator, telehandler and forklift according to all K92 Operation & Maintenance procedures and fault reporting systems
• Operate fixed plant equipment including jaw and cone crushers, screening plant, concrete batching plant, binder preparation plant, and cement offloading facility according to all K92 Operation & Maintenance procedures and fault reporting systems.
• Monitor equipment and systems to ensure correct and safe operation.
• Ensure quality of material being crushed, batched and prepared meets the correct quality standards by taking regular samples
• Perform minor maintenance activities on all equipment and provide input and assistance maintenance personnel as needed.
• Perform clean-up and housekeeping to ensure a safe, clean and productive work area.
• Conduct machinery inspections throughout to ensure all systems are functioning properly.
• Perform daily safety prestart maintenance checks.
• Ensure all K92 safety standards, policies & procedures are always adhered to
• Ensure that adequate DUTY OF CARE is exercised in all aspects of work activities.

About You

To be considered for this role, it is essential that you have

• Grade 10 Qualification or Trade Technical qualifications.
• Loader and excavator licences and relevant experience (essential)
• Valid PNG Class 3 and Class 6 licence

Forklift, telehandler licences (desirable)

• Five (5) or more years relevant work experience
• Experience with operation and maintenance of mobile crushing equipment including but not limited to jaw crushers, cone crushers, screens, conveyors and stackers
• Experience with concrete batching plant operations.
• High risk work certificates including, Working at Heights, Confined Space Entry, Equipment Isolation
• Ability to work shift work
• Able to communicate effectively at all levels, with good written communication skills.

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