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

The Pest controller is responsible for implementing effective pest management activities across the mine site to protect employee health, maintain environmental standards, and ensure compliance with site health, safety, and environmental requirements. The role supports environmental management programs, camp hygiene and public health initiatives at the mine site.

Key / Major Accountabilities

Key accountabilities of this position include.

• Perform routine and reactive pest control operations across all mine site facilities.
• Identify pest breeding sites and implement preventive measures, supporting broader public health initiatives including malaria control programs.
• Ensure compliance with HSE policies, EMPs, and SOPs, including the safe handling, storage, application, and disposal of chemicals and pesticides.
• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting, including activity logs, chemical usage records, inspection findings, and reports for the Environment Department.
• Collaborate with internal teams and respond to pest-related issues, participating in audits, providing awareness training, and addressing complaints promptly and professionally.

About You

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

• Must have a grade 10 or 12 certificates as minimum.
• Have a valid driver's license
• 1 – 2 years’ experience in a mining/industrial industry or hotels and hospitality industry specifically working as pest controller.
• Certificate or recognized training in Pest Control, Environmental Health, or a related discipline
• Training in chemical handling and hazardous substances
• Basic knowledge of environmental protection and occupational health and safety requirements
• Ability to complete operational records and reports
• Physically fit and capable of outdoor and manual work
• Strong safety awareness and attention to detail

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