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

Joining our Operational Services maintenance team, this role is responsible for the implementation and maintenance of mine power supply and distribution system for all electrical equipment on the mine and on our exploration sites in Kainantu. In addition, this position will also play an important role in the training of trades assistants.

Key Accountabilities

• Inspect, isolate, and repair electrical malfunctions using various hand and power tools.
• Ensure that alarms and emergency electrical systems onsite are always operational.
• Direct and train subordinates to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and machines.
• Ensure and maintain safe work standards and practices in accordance with mine safety regulations for all tasks performed.

About You

To be considered for this role, it is essential that you have a NATTB Trade Certificate as well a current electrical license. You will also need to demonstrate experience in the installation and maintenance of power distribution systems, transformers, motor control centres and starters. In addition to this, you will have some or all the following.

• Five (5) years’ experience working in a mining environment.
• You must have a High Voltage switching ticket.
• You must have a wide experience in installation and maintenance of Low and High Voltage transfers and starters. 
• Must be a self-starter and very resourceful with ability to find solutions to problems to ensure the equipment availability is high.
• Be flexible and adaptable to the needs of the business and ability to work harmoniously as part of the team.

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