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

In this role you will direct, manage and ensure that mobile equipment repair is carried out in a productive and cost-effective manner to optimize mobile machinery availability and facilitate the delivery of Mining Services underground so productions targets can be met. You will provide management and leadership within our mobile maintenance department, and this rewarding role will see you provide daily mentoring, guidance, instruction, and training to the national workforce to increase safety performance, machinery uptime and efficient outcomes within a motivated and talented department.

Key Accountabilities

Key accountabilities of this position include.

• Supervise all maintenance Personnel in the workshop, including recruitment and termination of personnel.
• Liaise closely with the Production Superintendent in respect of equipment servicing and preventive maintenance scheduling and required equipment availability.
• Supervise and control any sub-contractor activity at the workshop.
• Supervise all workshop apprentices under the guidance of the Apprenticeship Co-ordinator.
• Prepare estimates and quotes on repairs for work to be carried out in the workshop where applicable
• Regularly assess and determine if upgrades are required and check designs of buckets booms and GET meet site and manufacturer’s specification in conjunction with HOD Mining.
• Provide support to the Mine Superintendent to optimize efficiencies in the underground mine to achieve the Weekly Plan.
• Work closely with the Mine Superintendent and Shift Supervisors to improve mining standards, assess operator performance and identify improvement projects to maximize results, reduce risk and implement cost management initiatives.
• Establish a high-performance culture by motivating team members to strive for a high level of performance by rewarding and recognizing high performance.
• Ensure effective processes for communicating relevant information, including company, site, department, and team performance, to all team members are in place.
• Continuously mentor and coach operators on acceptable mining standards and effective techniques on machinery to achieve these standards.
• Identify skills gaps and training requirements and assist in developing training packages as required to close the skills gap.
• Coordinate and assist with the delivery of training to employees.
• Actively review the work performance of technicians and provide feedback to the area supervisors including the talent and succession planning for designated key roles.
• Actively promotes a safe and healthy culture.
• Demonstrates personal responsibility for own health and safety whilst setting clear expectations of relevant legal obligations, safe workplace practices and HSE operating practices to others, holding them accountable for their actions.
• Ensure general housekeeping within the mine is of a high standard.
• Perform all roles and responsibilities that support and reflect the company’s mission and core values.

About You

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

• Relevant trade qualification in Heavy Equipment Fitting, Auto Electrical and Automation
• 5+ years plus of underground mining experience (Essential)
• 2+ years Shift Supervisor experience (Essential)
• Organizational skills – Good time management skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills – Be an effective communicator and listener.
• Extensive knowledge of SHE Management System relevant to K92 i.e. Policy and Procedures.
• Supervisory skills – Be a good leader, motivator and teacher.
• Good command of the English Language (oral & written).
• Knowledge of various heavy earthmoving machinery components.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Duty of Care standards, occupational Health & Safety Act & Regulations, Mining Inspection Act & Regulations.
• Sound planning, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent trouble shooting skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work under pressure and autonomously.
• Excellent attention to detail and time management skills to meet deadlines.
• Strong active listening & interpersonal skills for rapport building, conflict resolution & training.

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