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 Technician – Electrician (HV) will play a key role at the MPS and Power networks. Reporting to the Technical Specialist – HV Networks, the technician will be assisting the MPS Control Room Operator, Maintenance personnel and other stakeholders by pursuing maximum possible power supply delivery and performing the following major roles below.

• Maintenance of all High Voltage electrical supply equipment and oversee the maintenance of the Main Power Station generators including the black start generator, associated controls and ancillary equipment.
• Maintenance of site satellite backup generators.
• Maintenance of the 22kv power supply network and associated equipment including transformers, reclosers and circuit breakers.

Key / Major Accountabilities

Key accountabilities of this position include.

• Monitor Network supply and communicate with Mining Operations for changeover of power supplies.
• Prepare High Voltage Switching sheets, understand and follow Safe Operating Procedures related to High Voltage equipment.
• Monitor Generators when they are operational and supplying Power to site.
• Work with contractors and mechanical staff to maintain Generators so they are in good working order.
• Inspect, isolate, and repair electrical malfunctions using various hand and power tools.
• Diagnose electrical defects or hazards on systems, appliances and machinery and identify adjustment and repair timely.
• Ensure that alarms and emergency electrical systems onsite are always operational.
• Conduct regular electrical tests and tagging on equipment, appliances, and machines.
• Inspect, test and qualified to apply and remove ‘out-of-service’ or ‘not-to-be operated’ tags to electrical equipment, appliances, and machines.
• Direct and train subordinates to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment and machines.
• Respond to routine and emergency calls for repair and service within the mine site area.
• Be on call in emergency situations and extreme conditions.
• Perform general housekeeping within and around work area.
• Ensure and maintain safe work standards and practices in accordance with mine safety regulations for all tasks performed.
• Maintain safety work standards in accordance with government regulations and company policy.
• Perform all roles and responsibilities that support and reflect the company’s mission and core values.

About You

• Minimum Grades 10 or above.
• Must be a Tradesman with NEA certification.
• Must have experience in High Voltage Switching and Power Station Operation and Maintenance.
• A certified electrician with 5 years’ work experience in a mining environment.
• The person shall have wide experience in the installation and maintenance of power distribution systems, transformer installations, motor control centres, LVHV transfers, motor starters and controls; and in the maintenance of equipment – electric motors, compressor stations and other electrical equipment.
• Must be a Tradesman with NEA certification.
• Maintain current electrician’s license to meet government regulations.
• Ability to train maintenance personnel in all aspects of their trade – particularly in diagnosis and fault finding, quality control, thoroughness and record keeping.
• Must be a self-starter, and very resourceful, with the ability to find solutions to problems to ensure the equipment availability is high.
• Good health physical ability is a prerequisite, as is the ability to live in a remote environment with limited facilities.
• Flexible, adaptable and be a team player.

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