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

As our site goes through a period of rapid expansion, we are seeking a Project Manager – Operational Services who will oversee our site and camp expansion. You will manage multiple small-scale trades based contracts around camp and site which will ensure the seamless expansion of facilities and services to site. You will have experience managing trades and enjoy mentoring a highly enthusiastic and dedicated team of national staff.

Key / Major Accountabilities

• Maage multiple small scale maintenance and construction projects around site and camp
• Oversee team of national tradespeople on plumbing, welding and carpentry contracts
• Give direction, delegate tasks, and provide technical assistance to subordinates.
• Implement planned maintenance deadlines.
• Check on Purchase Orders and deliveries of materials for site works.
• Ensure cost control measures are considered by utilizing resources available to full capacity.
• Supervise and check on work crews daily.
• Report any hazards and incidents.
• Ensure training requirements are met.
• Organise and document weekly safety toolbox meetings.
• Regularly monitor and evaluate staff performance
• Provide coaching for performance improvement.
• Personally, responds to inquiries and complaints from the staff.
• Responds to emergency situations as necessary.
• Maintain safe work standards in accordance with government regulations and company policy.
• Perform all roles and responsibilities that support and reflect the company’s mission and core values.

About You

Qualifications & Experience

• Trade Qualifications, preferably Plumbing, Gas Fitting Carpentry or Equivalent
• 3 to 5yr Experience in Mining, Construction or other heavy industry
• Experience managing multiple small budget construction/maintenance contracts
• Promote and drive a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with all legislative, company and personal HSE systems.
• Coach & mentor leaders and employees through visible HSE leadership.
• Ensure material operational risks are identified, assessed and mitigating actions developed, and controls implemented.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work under pressure and autonomously.
• Excellent attention to detail and time management skills to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated and promote visible safety leadership
• 15+ years relevant work experience in similar management roles preferably in mining / remote construction operations.

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. 

TO COMPLY WITH PNG GOVERNMENT REQUIREMENTS ALL EXPATRIATE POSITIONS ARE OFFERED ON A FIXED TERM BASIS