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

As part of the asset management team, the primary purpose of this position is providing support to ensure all requirements for electrical works on mobile fleet such as boggers, trucks and drills are carried out in the most efficient, safe, and cost-effective manner at the mine in Kainantu.

Key Accountabilities

• Assist Electricians to 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 mine site area, underground and on field, or where job is required.
• Assist to conduct regular basic electrical tests and tagging on equipment, appliances, and machines.

About You

To be considered for this role, you must complete Grade 10 or above and attained National Certificate 1 in Electrical from a recognised Technical Institution, 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.

• At least 2 years of experience working on electrical industrial & domestic appliances and equipment.
• Oral and written communication skills is an advantage.
• Be able to act on these instructions from a supervisor and work well individually or as members of a team.
• Sound organizational and analytical skills.
• Strong health and physical capability for a job that involves occasional heavy lifting and flexibility.

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 "#26447" in the email's subject to ensure your application is processed.