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

As part of the operational services team, the primary purpose of this position is providing support in Implementation of the complete mine power supply and distribution system; and a maintenance system for all electrical equipment on the mine and our exploration sites in Kainantu.

Key / Major Accountabilities

Key accountabilities of this position include.

• Inspect, isolate, and repair electrical malfunctions using various hand and power tools.
• Diagnose electrical defects or hazards on systems, appliances and machinery and identify adjustment and repair timely.
• Ensure that alarms and emergency electrical systems onsite are always operational.
• Conduct regular electrical tests and tagging on 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 machines.
• Prepare sketches and plan layout to determine the location of electrical wiring and equipment and to always ensure safety compliance.

About You

To be considered for this role, it is essential that you have NATTB Trade Certification as an Electrical Mechanic, along with experience in either the Mining, Construction, Engineering or Oil and Gas industries. In addition to this you will have some or all the following.

• Must be a Tradesman with PPL certification. Maintain current electrician’s license to meet government regulations.
• The person shall have 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.
• Sound communication skills.
• Well-developed planning and organizational skills
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.

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 "#23482" in the email's subject to ensure your application is processed.