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

Implementation of the complete mine power supply and distribution system; and a maintenance system for all electrical equipment in the underground mine and our exploration sites in Kainantu. Training of T/A Electrician to effectively monitor and maintain the electrical systems in the mine, with particular reference to the electrical components.

Key / Major Accountabilities

Key accountabilities of this position include.

• 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.
• Prepare sketches and plan layout to determine the location of electrical wiring and equipment and to always ensure safety compliance.
• Direct and train subordinates to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and machines.
• Delegate routine tasks to subordinates and provide supervision where required.
• Respond to routine and emergency calls for repair and service within the mine site area, underground and on field, or where job is required.
• Work long and odd hours and often be on call in emergency situations and extreme conditions.
• Attend to physically demanding tasks involving digging ditches and moving and lifting heavy objects.
• 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.
• Ensure that the sections daily work plans are executed as directed.
• Competent in lifting and safe operation of workshop equipment.
• Reading and understanding technical drawings and manuals.
• Diagnose problems in all equipment with regular reference to equipment manuals.
• Prepare and plan of welding jobs for site services.
• Carry out equipment alignments with Dial Indicators.
• Conduct accurate dimensional checks of crusher bushes, shafts or bearing clearances and recording data.
• Attend to isolations required for simple tasks to major shutdowns.
• Conduct general housekeeping at work area.
• Identify and report safety hazards.
• 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

To be considered for this role, you should have;

• Grades 10 or 12 certificate
• Must be a NATTB Level 3 Electrical Mechanic Tradesman with PNG Power EW10 certification.
• Maintain current electrician’s license to meet government regulations.
• Wide experience in the installation and maintenance of underground power distribution systems, transformer installations, motor control centres, LVHV transfers, and starters; and in the maintenance of underground equipment – electric motors, compressor stations and other electrical equipment. 

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