Job Type: Fixed Term Contract

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

You will coordinate and supervise non process infrastructure construction activities associated with the delivery of the Kainantu stage 3 expansion project.

Key Accountabilities

• Oversee construction on site and ensure contingency plans are in place to minimize negative impact.
• Lead cross-functional teams to achieve project deliverables and objectives.
• Collaborate with the B2B, Project Manager, contractors, and owners’ team to ensure project success.
• Develop and maintain construction quality documentation.
• Facilitate meetings and ensure effective communication with all project stakeholders.
• Manage change and ensure that changes are properly documented and approved.
• Ensure that multi-disciplinary project deliverables align with the project scope, quality, and specifications.
• Major construction packages include Power Station, Maintenance Facility, Construction of non-process buildings (workshop, warehouse & several other small buildings)
• Ensure construction is conducted in compliance with Papua New Guinea laws, regulations, project specific and company standards.
• Conduct regular and thorough inspections of work areas to ensure compliance with engineering, design, legislation, safety, and environment standards.

About You

To be considered for this role, you will need all or the following

• Formal trade or Engineering qualifications in an appropriate discipline.
• PNG Driver’s License (or ability to get one)
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in construction supervisory roles.
• Strong projects background with demonstrated ability to bring projects to completion on time and on budget.
• A sound knowledge of risk management practices and risk-based decision making.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of PNG Safety and Health legislation.
• Good planning, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong active listening & interpersonal skills for rapport building, conflict resolution & training.
• Surface mining project or construction related experience is required
• Self-motivated with the ability to work under pressure and autonomously.

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

To Apply

To apply, email your CV and other relevant documentation to [email protected]. Please include the Job ID "#22799" in the email's subject to ensure your application is processed.