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 Mechanical Trades Assistant will support Mechanics in the installation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical systems and equipment. The role involves a variety of tasks, including assisting with physical work, handling tools and materials, preparing job sites, and ensuring safety protocols are followed.

Key / Major Accountabilities

Key accountabilities of this position include.

• To support mechanics in the installation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical systems and equipment
• Complete records for all assets and equipment maintained.
• Maintain specialist company equipment and tools to ensure they are available for immediate use.
• Maintain high levels of cleanliness of workshops, plant, and equipment to promote safe working practices.
• Identify and report safety hazards.
• Maintain safety work standards in accordance with government regulations and company policy.
• Read and understand relevant standards that the mechanical trades must work with.
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• 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 will have some or all the following.

• Grade 10 certificate
• PETT Certificate is desirable
• PNG driver's licence is desirable for.
• High school diploma or equivalent; a certificate or training in mechanical or related field (e.g., Mechanical  Apprenticeship) is a plus.
• Physical Fitness: Ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting and moving heavy equipment.
• Attention to Detail: Strong ability to follow instructions and ensure accuracy and precision in tasks.
• Sound communication.           
• 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.
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  Safety Awareness: Understanding of workplace safety protocols and a commitment to maintaining a safe work environment

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