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

As the Surface Haulage Supervisor, you will supervise personnel and equipment resources to achieve and exceed haulage services targets. In addition, you will liaise with the Surface Haulage Services Project Manager with respect to the achieving the operational requirements of the Surface Haulage Services Department and collation of operational statistics (ie  production data, incidents, and personnel performance for reporting and continuous improvement) to seek continuous improvement.

Key Accountabilities

Key accountabilities of this position include.

• Supervise personnel and equipment resources to achieve and exceed haulage services targets
• To ensure company Procedure and Policies are adhered to.
• Optimising resources to achieve and exceed production targets.
• Monitoring crew performance and safety compliance, providing clear instructions and consistent leadership throughout each shift.
• Supervising day to day work priorities ensuring work is conducted safely and liaising with maintenance and technical teams to maximise equipment availability and operational performance.
• Maintaining accurate records of shift activities, production data, incidents, and personnel performance for reporting and continuous improvement.
• Supporting team development through training, constructive feedback, and managing disciplinary matters as required.
• Be the supervisor on the ground, running pre-starts, toolbox talks, JHAs and fostering a strong, positive safety culture.
• Ensure all work is carried out in compliance with site standards and mining regulations.

About You

To be considered for this role, it is essential that you have

• Minimum Grade 10 certificate.
• Knowledge and Understanding of Mine Duty of Care Requirements
• Strong people and time management skills
• Extensive knowledge of Environmental Management System relevant to K92
• Leadership Qualities
• Organizational & Supervisory Skills
• Able to communicate in both written and verbal manner and at all levels.
• Good Command of the English Language.
• Proven ability to read and interpret production schedules (ie daily tonnage, haulage and operating budget requirements).
• Current PNG Driving Licence
• Minimum of 5 years work experience on operating Earth Moving Machinery (preferable ADT, grader, water cart, roller and backhoe)
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role.

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