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 the asset management team, this role is responsible for maintaining mining equipment tyres, utilise your knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. Whilst maintaining a safe working environment

Key Accountabilities

Key accountabilities of this position include.

• Assessment of tyre wear patterns.
• Distinguish tyres wearing unevenly and recommend solutions.
• Must have knowledge of tire pressure levels and methods to repair and patch damaged tires.
• Recommend certain types of tyres based on vehicles and driving patterns also considering the geographical locations and weather conditions.
• Locate punctures in tubeless tyres by visual inspection or by immersing inflated tyres in water baths and observing air bubbles.
• Remove, fit and inspect wheel alignments.
• Repair tyre machines or systems using the needed tools.
• Follow safety procedures and guidelines in place and strict observance of housekeeping.
• 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, it is essential that you must obtain a minimum qualification of Grade 10 and 3 years’ experience in Heavy Equipment Tyre repairs or Automotive Mechanic.

• Sound communication.
• Knowledge of different working tools, hand tools, power tools, and machine tools.
• Self-starter, and very resourceful, with the ability to find solutions to problems to ensure the equipment availability is high.
• Flexible and adaptable and be a team player.
• Able to work long hours.
• Able to work individually or with minimum supervision.

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