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 – Radio (UG) is responsible for the implementation, maintenance, and transmission of all radio communications equipment in both underground and surface mine areas.

Key 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.
• An excellent attitude to work demonstrating Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) and Cost Effectiveness awareness, at all times.
• Assume the responsibility for all Radio Communications Equipment used by your Department by ensuring daily Pre-Start Checks are performed and defects reported immediately.
• To be part of team of people that is organized attend to breakdowns and carry out daily production requirements.
• Daily underground routine checks on refuge chambers, communications, Equipment radios and site wide communications.
• Full comprehension that this position is highly sensitive and crucial to the company’s operations.
• To assist for ordering of parts when requested.
• Any other Responsibilities as put forth by your Supervisor and/or UG Electrical Forman that are deemed reasonable and fair for the understanding of responsibilities for this position.
• Complete weekly underground and 800L workshop area inspections.

About You

To be considered for this role, it is essential that you have Grades 10 or 12 certificate and/ Tele Communications training certificate, along with experience in either the Mining, Construction, Engineering or Oil and Gas industries. In addition to this you will have some or all the following.

• Minimum of 3 - 5 years’ work experience on Communications work.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Better understanding of Communications system. Maintain current electrician’s license to meet government regulations.
• Must have wide experience in the installation and maintenance of underground power distribution systems, transformer installations, motor control centres, LVHV transfers, and starters.

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