Job Type: Permanent

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 growing underground gold mine you will provide leadership, direction and guidance for the underground remote technicians, whilst managing the weekly operations and maintenance of the underground radio communication systems.

You will liaise with the Superintendent to coordinate the implementation, maintenance and transmitting of all Radio communications equipment both underground and surface mining area. to monitor, improve and maintain all radio and communication systems in the mine.

Key Accountabilities

Key accountabilities of this position include.

• Coordinate workshop activities through the Electrical Superintendent.
• Give direction, delegate tasks and provide technical assistance to subordinates.
• Liaise with senior Electrical leadership on planned/preventative maintenance.
• Maintain stock levels and place orders as required.
• Ensure cost control measures are considered by utilizing resources available to full capacity.
• Report and rectify any hazardous sightings to the Electrical Superintendent in the 800L Underground.
• Ensure training and government regulatory requirements are met.
• Organise and document weekly statutory requirements.
• Regularly monitors and evaluates staff performance in consultation with Electrical Superintendent (UG).
• Provide coaching for performance improvement.
• In conjunction with Electrical Superintendent (UG), takes disciplinary action to address performance deficiencies, in accordance with the Company’s rules, policies and procedures.
• Responds to emergency situations as necessary.
• Carry out other relative duties as directed by the Electrical Superintendent (UG).
• 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.

About You

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

• Possess Grades 10 or 12 certificate.
• Tele Communications and/or Communications training certificate
• Minimum of 5 years’ work experience on Communications work.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Better understanding of Communications system
• Broad experience in the installation and maintenance of underground communication systems.

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 "#26315" in the email's subject to ensure your application is processed.