Technician - Auto Electrical (Automation)
- 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 position is responsible for carrying out electrical breakdown and preventative maintenance repairs on a wide range of mobile equipment’s including Light Vehicles, Boggers, Truck fleet, Excavators, Drills, Dozers, Graders, and support equipment.
Key Accountabilities
- Performing scheduled and Breakdown maintenance on a large fleet of Underground Mining Equipment including Sandvik Drills, Trucks and Loaders with an ancillary fleet of CAT and Normet equipment.
- Conduct regular electrical tests and tagging on equipment’s and machines.
- Direct and train subordinates to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment’s, and machines.
- Maintain safety work standards in accordance with government regulations and company policy.
About You
To be considered for this role, it is essential that you must have a NATTB certified Trade certificate in Auto-electrical with at least 3-5 years of relevant work experience in heavy industry preferably mining environment. In addition to this, you will have some or all the following.
- Demonstrated experience in maintaining electrical equipment in the mobile fleet including Drills, Trucks, Loaders as well as Light vehicles, Dozers, excavators, graders,
- Relevant experience in automotive air conditioning systems.
- Self-motivated with ability to always work autonomously.
- Strong safety focus and sound knowledge of standard operating procedures.
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.
