Job Type: 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

Reporting to the Shotcrete Supervisor this role will be required to ensure delivery of concrete mixes from the batch plant to required locations on the surface of the mine are carried out in a safe and efficient manner and in accordance with K92 Mining site requirements and procedures. .

Key / Major Accountabilities

Key accountabilities of this position include.

• Operate and maintain Surface Agitator Truck according to all K92 Plan Operations & Maintenance procedures and fault reporting systems.
• Perform prestart and troubleshooting on Surface Agitator Truck and associated equipment to identify and remedy issues that may arise.
• Actively monitor the condition of mixed product to ensure product does not set prematurely in the mixing bowl.
• Proactively engage with the Shotcrete Supervisor to provide technical advice and support to the Shotcrete Teams to ensure equipment availability and reliability targets are achieved and optimised against budget.

• Respond to routine and emergency calls for repair, service and/or support within the mine site area as required to ensure downtime on equipment is minimise.

• Support and assist the Shotcrete Supervisor to ensure the rectification of identified defects in both equipment and mixed product to improve and optimise availability and reliability targets.
• Work closely with the Shotcrete Supervisor to assess performance and identify improvement projects to maximise results, reduce risk and implement cost management initiatives.

About You

To be considered for this role you will have some or all the following.

• Class 4 Drivers Licence that allows operation of a Surface Agitator Truck on public roads – (Essential)
• Previous experience as a Surface Agitator Truck Operator – (Desirable).
• Commitment to safety – (Essential)
• Knowledge of Surface Agitator Truck’s performance capabilities – (Essential)
• Ability to work autonomously independent with limited supervision – (Essential)
• Demonstrate abilities to work within a team environment – (Essential)
• Knowledge of concrete additives and aggregates – (Desirable)
• Previous experience working within the mining industry – (Desirable)
• General knowledge of underground equipment – (Desirable)

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

To Apply

To apply, email your CV and other relevant documentation to [email protected]. Please include the Job ID "#27666" in the email's subject to ensure your application is processed.