Shotcrete Operator
- Eastern Highlands, Papua New Guinea
- Permanent
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
This role reports to the Shotcrete Supervisor and is required to ensure that all aspects of shotcrete spraying are carried out in a safe and efficient manner and in accordance with K92 Mining site requirements and procedures.
Key / Major Accountabilities
Key accountabilities of this position include.
- Demonstrate commitment to adhere to all Mine site safety rules, procedures and regulations, while ensuring the safety of others
- Ensure all areas to receive shotcrete are clean, sound, and free of loose material, and that anchors, reinforcement, and ground wires are properly placed and spaced
- Good understanding of how a shotcrete pump works, various shotcrete mix designs and their impact on the pump. Maclean, and/or Normet shotcrete machine experience would be a large advantage.
- Set elevations, grades and thicknesses for the shotcrete placement
- For wet process: controlling the air that increases or decreases the velocity to ensure proper placement, including proper encasement/build-up of shotcrete surface support.
- Know and perform the proper methods of material preparation and mixing to consistently mix and maintain the required mixture proportions and ratios
- Hydro scale heading prior to application of shotcrete to remove dust and loose an ensure proper shotcrete adherence.
- Operate equipment such as transmixer and shotcrete sprayer, ensuring hose and pump are cleaned properly, maintained and inspected
- Responsible for proper storage, care, and accessibility of the materials, admix, chemicals etc.
- Immediately report problems/failures that may impact the team, or the company, to your Shift Supervisor
- Some infrastructure work as required; pouring concrete pads for substations or pump station, assist with construction and spraying bulkhead walls or vent walls.
- Document reports detailing work performed, log batches, areas sprayed and QA/QC performed (core panels sprayed, cube samples taken, slump measurements…etc)
- Practice good general housekeeping, clean and maintain equipment to a high standard.
About You
To be considered for this role, you will have some or all the following.
- Maintain a valid Driver’s License; manual transmission experiences an asset
- Understand and comply with all PPE requirements in work areas
- Other duties may be assigned by your supervisor, as required
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.
