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 Operational Services maintenance team, this role is responsible for the implementation and maintenance of mine power supply and distribution system for all electrical equipment on the mine, including back up generators, and on our exploration sites in Kainantu. In addition, this position will also play an important role in the training of trades assistants.

Key Accountabilities

• Inspect, isolate, and repair electrical malfunctions using various hand and power tools.
• Ensure that alarms and emergency electrical systems onsite are always operational.
• Direct and train subordinates to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and machines.
• Ensure and maintain safe work standards and practices in accordance with mine safety regulations for all tasks performed.
• Monitor Network supply and communicate with Mining Operations for changeover of power supplies.
• Prepare High Voltage Switching sheets, understand and follow Safe Operating Procedures related to High Voltage equipment.
• Monitor Generators when they are operational and supplying Power to site.
• Work with contractors and mechanical staff to maintain Generators so they are in good working order.
• 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.
• Direct and train subordinates to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment and machines.
• Respond to routine and emergency calls for repair and service within the mine site area.
• Be on call in emergency situations and extreme conditions.
• Perform general housekeeping within and around work area.
• Ensure and maintain safe work standards and practices in accordance with mine safety regulations for all tasks performed.
• 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 have a NATTB Trade Certificate as well a current electrical license. You will also need to demonstrate experience in the installation and maintenance of power distribution systems, transformer installations, motor control centres, LVHV transfers, motor starters and controls; and in the maintenance of equipment – electric motors, compressor stations and other electrical equipment.

• Experience in High Voltage switching and Power Station Operation and Maintenance
• A certified electrician with 5 years’ work experience in a mining environment.
• The person shall have wide experience in the
• Must be a Tradesman with PPL certification.
• Maintain current electrician’s license to meet government regulations.
• Ability to train maintenance personnel in all aspects of their trade – particularly in diagnosis and fault finding, quality control, thoroughness and record keeping.
• Must be a self-starter, and very resourceful, with the ability to find solutions to problems to ensure the
• equipment availability is high.
• Good health physical ability is a prerequisite, as is the ability to live in a remote environment with limited facilities.
• Flexible, adaptable and be a team player.

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