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

Joining the project construction team and reporting to the Registered Mine Surveyor, the primary purpose of this position is providing support in all survey activities, including surface and underground across the organization.

Key Accountabilities

Key accountabilities of this position include.

• Do Daily face pick-up and mark-up, update of working plans/computer files.
• Practical use of the Surpac software including Leica total stations and GPS units, UAV drones etc.
• Undertaking a variety of surveys including engineering, construction, and roads.
• Undertaking mining and exploration surveys in both open cut and underground.
• Collaborating with project staff and seeking advice from Senior Surveyors as required.
• Deliver project outcomes in accordance with client specifications and expectations.
• Commitment to application of work health and safety principals’ policy.

About You

To be considered for this role, it is essential that you have a tertiary qualification in Surveying with MRA Mine Surveyor accreditation, along with experience in either the Mining, Construction, Engineering or Oil and Gas industries. In addition to this you will have some or all the following.

• Sound communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in surveying
• MRA Mine Surveyor accreditation preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in Topography Survey, preferable in the mining industry.
• Sound knowledge in regulatory requirements (with respect to Land Use and land Rights/ Acquisition) by the Mining Regulatory Board
• Surpac software experience.
• Sound knowledge of safe mining practices and mining standards
• Strong planning and analytical skills.
• A team player with good computer skills.
• Able to communicate effectively across all levels.
• Minimum of a Class one (1) driver’s license.

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