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 six consecutive years of production growth. More importantly, we have contributed significantly to the economy of Papua New Guinea, approximately 94% 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. Over the next 3 years we are embarking on an exciting journey that will see our operations (and therefore our gold production) expand significantly, making K92 a great place to build a long-term career.

About the role

In this role you will provide management and leadership within our electrical maintenance department. This role is responsible for the effective supervision of personnel engaged in electrical maintenance of the power generation and distribution in the underground mine. It ensures optimum equipment availability and reliability in relation to electrical maintenance by taking ownership of equipment and actioning any electrical maintenance requirements in a timely manner.

Key Accountabilities

• Effectively communicate on day-to-day maintenance issues with the Supervisor, Planner and Superintendent and with other Sections and work groups by providing updates of relevant issues and seeking information or input as required.
• Liaise with relevant sections to provide input to various electrical maintenance activities, e.g., assist the mobile maintenance Planning section in the planning and development of day-to-day and weekly maintenance activities and work closely with procurement personnel.
• Implement consistent compliance with set maintenance priorities by effectively planning personnel and material resources, effectively communicating day-to-day maintenance priorities with Supervisors, and monitoring and following up on consistency of maintenance standards and practices.
• Train and direct the Technician Electrician to ensure they work as required to support the Planning and Scheduling activity and to ensure they correctly prepare work order work packages for the supervisors.
• Compile Monthly reports and reports on KPI’s and any report required by management.
• Support Project activities within the mine UG Electrical maintenance group
• Create and maintain annual maintenance schedule and budget include monthly and quarterly cost

About You

Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant Electrical Trade qualifications and/or higher certification in an Electrical Engineering discipline
• Computer literate – Advanced Microsoft Office applications, MS project/MS Access.
• Ten years post-trade experience in an industrial mining or petrochemical environment is essential including a minimum of two years leadership experience.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and the initiative and drive to effectively supervise a maintenance workgroup in a technically challenging maintenance environment.
• Current PNG Driver’s license.
• Mine site experience.
• Must be a NATTB Level 3 Electrical Mechanic Tradesman with PNG Power EW10 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 centres, LVHV transfers, and starters; and in the maintenance of underground equipment – electric motors, compressor stations and other electrical equipment.
• Experience in the use of Pronto will be advantageous.
• Sound planning, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent trouble shooting skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work under pressure and autonomously.
• Excellent attention to detail and time management skills to meet deadlines.
• Strong active listening & interpersonal skills for rapport building, conflict resolution & training.
• Actively promotes a safe and healthy culture.

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.