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Technician - Fitter

  • Eastern Highlands, Papua New Guinea
  • Permanent
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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 position is responsible for the service and maintenance of heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner. The Heavy equipment focus will be on Cummins and MTU Generators but may be called on to work on trucks, front-end loaders, dozers, roller/compactors, bobcats, and other pieces of equipment.

Key Accountabilities

  • Undertaking scheduled servicing and preventative maintenance of the company's Generators as well heavy vehicle fleet, including loaders, dozers and bobcats.
  • Respond to machinery breakdowns promptly and undertake quality repairs in a timely manner.
  • Servicing and preventative maintenance on Jumbos, Loaders and Trucks.
  • Diagnosis and troubleshooting of faults, and recommending servicing interventions that improve the operational efficiency of the company's heavy vehicle fleet
  • Rectifying machinery breakdowns in an underground environment promptly and undertake quality repairs in a timely manner.
  • Ensuring completion of all shift paperwork including service sheets, work orders and daily shift reports.
  • Completing all JSA's, risk assessments and documentation to ensure all work is completed safely and as per schedule. 
  • Give direction, coaching and technical assistance to Trade Assistant’s and apprentice.

About You

Qualifications & Experience

To be considered for this role, it is essential that you must have a NATTB certified Trade Certificate in Heavy Equipment Fitting with 3+ years’ experience in mining environment or heavy construction industry. In addition to this, you will have

  • Experience with Generators and Mining Equipment like Drills, LHD Loaders, Caterpillar Equipment, Sandvik Equipment etc.
  • Experience in the use of Pronto will be advantageous.
  • Sound planning, analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent trouble shooting skills.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work under pressure and autonomously.
  • Excellent attention to detail and time management skills to meet deadlines.
  • Strong active listening & interpersonal skills for rapport building, conflict resolution & training.
  • Actively promotes a safe and healthy culture.

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 

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