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 our Operational Services maintenance team, this role is responsible for the implementation and maintenance of mine power supply and distribution system for all electrical equipment on the mine and on our exploration sites in Kainantu. In addition, this position will also play an important role in the training of trades assistants.

Key Accountabilities

• Inspect, isolate, and repair electrical malfunctions using various hand and power tools on mobile fleet.
• Diagnose electrical defects or hazards on systems, appliances and machinery and identify adjustment and repair timely.
• Ensure that alarms and emergency electrical systems on mobile fleet are always operational.
• Conduct regular electrical tests and tagging on mobile fleet 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 mobile machines.
• Prepare sketches and plan layout to determine the location of electrical wiring and equipment and to always ensure safety compliance.
• Respond to routine and emergency calls for repair and service within the underground mine site area, and on field, or where job is required.
• Work long and odd hours and often be on call in emergency situations and extreme conditions.
• Attend to physically demanding tasks involving digging ditches and moving and lifting heavy objects.
• Perform general housekeeping within and around work area.
• Ensure and maintain safe work standards and practices in accordance with mine safety regulations for all tasks performed.
• 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.
• Ensure that the sections daily work plans are executed as directed.
• Competent in lifting and safe operation of workshop equipment.
• Reading and understanding technical drawings and manuals.
• Diagnose problems in all equipment with regular reference to equipment manuals.
• Prepare and plan of welding jobs for site services.
• Carry out equipment alignments with Dial Indicators.
• Conduct accurate dimensional checks of crusher bushes, shafts or bearing clearances and recording data.
• Attend to isolations required for simple tasks to major shutdowns.
• Conduct general housekeeping at work area.
• Identify and report safety hazards.
• Maintain safety work standards in accordance with government regulations and company policy.

About You

To be considered for this role, it is essential that you have a NATTB Trade Certificate as well a current electrical license. You will also need to demonstrate experience in the installation and maintenance of power distribution systems, transformers, motor control centres and starters. In addition to this, you will have some or all the following.

• Three (3) years’ experience working in a mining environment.
• Grades 10 or 12 certificate
• Must be a NATTB Level 3 Electrical Mechanic Tradesman with PNG Power EW10 certification.
• Maintain current electrician’s license to meet government regulations.  
• Wide experience in the installation and maintenance of underground power distribution systems, transformer installations, motor control centers, LVHV transfers, and starters; and in the maintenance of underground equipment – electric motors, compressor stations and other electrical equipment

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