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

To lead, mentor and develop the Mine engineering team in the provision of medium term and/or strategic mine planning as well as undertaking a range of short-term production and capital projects under Mine Technical Services Department.

Key / Major Accountabilities

Key accountabilities of this position include.

• Ensure the effective completion of all medium, long term and/or strategic mine planning activities for underground operations, including production scheduling, reconciliation, reporting, underground mine optimisation, design, cost estimations, along with conduct of meetings, and supervision, development and mentoring of mine planning and projects engineers.
• Ensure that technical projects are progressed in a timely manner. Optimize operational mining efficiency, maintaining cost control and maximizing production.
• Develop and submit for approval operating mine design plans that are compatible with site targets and goals.
• Collaborate with mine operational and engineering teams to ensure alignment with the mine schedule and plan.

About You

To be considered for this role, it is essential that you have a tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering from a recognized institution. You must have underground mining experienced with 5 or more years’ experience in the similar role. In addition to this, you will have some or all the following.

• Thorough knowledge of the PNG Mine Safety Act and Regulations.
• Prior experience in leading a team of junior engineers.
• High degree of competency in computer applications including Excel, Word and Deswik.

• Good written and verbal communication skills as well as good organizational and administrative skills.

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