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

• The Superintendent – Surface Workshop is responsible for leading and managing all maintenance activities within the Kumian Surface Workshop facility.
• The Superintendent – Surface Workshop will ensure proper upkeep of mobile equipment and fixed infrastructure by overseeing a team of multi-disciplined technicians, developing preventative maintenance programs, adhering to safety regulations, and optimizing maintenance schedules through data analysis, with the objective to minimise downtime and maximise asset life.

Key / Major Accountabilities

Key accountabilities of this position include.

• Planning & Organising Maintenance
• Liaise with the Maintenance Planners to develop and implement comprehensive preventive maintenance schedules.
• Prioritise maintenance tasks based on urgency and asset criticality.
• Create and manage maintenance budgets.
• Allocate resources effectively to maintenance activities.

Team Leadership and Supervision

• Recruit, train, and manage a team of maintenance technicians (LV Mechanics, Auto-Electricians, Heavy Equipment Fitters, Panel Beaters, Boilermaker/Welders, Tyre Fitters).
• Assign tasks and delegate responsibilities to maintenance team.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback to team members.
• Promote a culture of safety and quality within the maintenance team through the K92 Cares program.

Maintenance Operations

• Respond to maintenance breakdowns and other repair requests, promptly.
• Conduct regular inspections of facilities and equipment to identify potential issues.
• Coordinate repairs and upgrades with external contractors when necessary.
• Monitor equipment performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Reporting and Data Analysis
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including Work Orders and repair history.
• Generate reports on maintenance costs, performance, and asset availability/utilisation.
• Utilise data analysis to identify trends and optimise maintenance strategies.

Communication and Collaboration

• Communicate maintenance schedules, updates, and issues to all K92 stakeholders.
• Collaborate with other K92 Departments to address maintenance needs and improve service delivery.
• Coordinate the management of planned maintenance projects.

Key Goals of the Maintenance Superintendent

• Minimise equipment downtime and maximise operational efficiency.
• Extend the lifespan of assets through proactive maintenance practices.
• Optimise maintenance costs by identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure a safe working environment for maintenance employees and contractors.
• Maintain compliance with all relevant safety and regulatory standards.

About You

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

• Mechanical Trade certificate.
• Current PNG driver’s license
• Certificate IV Training & Assessment
• Certificate in Frontline Management
• Minimum 5 years in Maintenance Supervisory role.
• Demonstrated use of industry standard ERP (Oracle, SAP, Pronto) – Maintenance module.
• Good level of English literacy – spoken and written.
• Competent in the use of MS Office suite (MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Power Point).
• Familiarity/experience with Pronto ERP – Maintenance module.
• Project Management experience – coordinating small projects.
• Mining industry experience.

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