Technician - Tyre Fitter
- Eastern Highlands, Papua New Guinea
- Permanent
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
- Maintain mining equipment tyres and rim assemblies.
- Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
- Capable of working safe and promote a safe working environment.
Key / Major Accountabilities
- 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.
- Conduct NDT rim inspection
- Able to remove and install earthmoving tyres with mechanical aids.
- 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 should have;
- Grade 10 certificate
- 3 years’ experience in Heavy Equipment Tyre repairs or Automotive Mechanic.
- Sound communication skills
- 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.
- Must have valid driving license (Class 3 or above)
- Must be able to operate tyre handling machines
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.
