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

Reporting to the Manager - Environment, the incumbent is responsible for studying subsurface water formations. The work involves understanding how water interacts with rocks and soil, ensuring water safety, and contributing to sustainable water management and use.

Key / Major Accountabilities

Key accountabilities of this position include.

• Conduct fieldwork by visiting construction or manufacturing sites to collect water samples and perform analyses.
• Monitor water quality and distribution, assessing factors like contamination and natural baseflows in rivers and wetland ecosystems.
• Provide expert guidance on groundwater flow, surface water dynamics, and well design.
• Offer expert advice on water-related projects such as dams, bridges, irrigation systems, and flood protection services.
• Contribute to policy development related to water protection and management.
• Collaborate with government agencies to create policies that safeguard water supplies and prevent contamination.
• Helps ensure sustainable water resources for human consumption and environmental health.
• Ensure project activities are conducted in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company standards.

About You

To be considered for this position, candidates must have a minimum of 5 years’ relevant work experience and be able to offer expert advice on obtaining, sustainable use and management of water resource. In addition to this, you will have some or all the following.

• Degree or equivalent tertiary qualifications in Geology, Environmental Science, Earth Science, Geography, or closely related disciplines.
• Strong operational background with demonstrated ability to bring projects to completion on time and on budget.
• Initiative-taking with the ability to work under pressure and autonomously.
• Excellent attention to detail and time management skills to meet deadlines.
• Computer proficiency in MS Office suite.

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