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

This role is responsible for the effective coordination of personnel engaged in electrical maintenance of the camp facilities, power generation and surface distribution network.  It ensures optimum equipment availability and reliability in relation to electrical maintenance by taking ownership of equipment and actioning any electrical repairs and maintenance requirements in a timely manner. This role will also involves overseeing some expansion projects and Subcontractors that have been engaged.

Key Accountabilities

Key accountabilities of this position include.

• Coordinate workshop and site maintenance and refurbishment works.
• Give direction, delegate tasks, and provide technical assistance to subordinates.
• Effectively communicate on day-to-day maintenance issues with the Superintendent and Specialists with other Sections and work groups by providing updates of relevant issues and seeking information or input as required.
• Liaise with relevant sections to provide input to various maintenance activities, e.g., assist the Maintenance Planning Section in the planning and development of day-to-day and weekly maintenance activities and work closely with procurement personnel.
• Implement consistent compliance with set maintenance priorities by effectively planning personnel and material resources, effectively communicating day-to-day maintenance priorities with Supervisors, and monitoring and following up on consistency of maintenance standards and practices.
• Train and direct the Technician Electrician, T/As and Apprentices to ensure they work as required to support the Planning and Scheduling activity and to ensure they correctly prepare work order work packages for the supervisors.
• Compile Daily, Weekly, Monthly reports and reports on KPI’s and any report required by management.
• Support Project activities within the Operational Services Group.
• Create and maintain annual maintenance schedule and budgets include monthly and quarterly cost.
• Develop Scopes of Work for subcontractors to tender against through our Contracts Team.

About You

To be considered for this role, it is essential that you have Electrical Trade qualifications and/or higher certification in an Electrical Engineering discipline

• Must be a NATTB Level 3 Electrical Mechanic Tradesman with PNG Power EW10 certification.
• Maintain current electrician’s license to meet government regulations.
• High Voltage Awareness and Switching Certificate
• Good health and physical ability are a prerequisite, as is the ability to live in a remote environment with limited facilities.
• Be flexible and adaptable and be a team player.
• Good computer skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills
• The person shall have wide experience in the installation and maintenance of power distribution systems, transformer installations, motor control centres, LVHV transfers, and starters; and in the maintenance, fault finding and repair of equipment such as – washing machines, dryers, chillers, general light and power circuits.

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