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 technical services team and reporting to the Registered Mine Surveyor, the primary purpose of this position is providing support in all survey activities, including surface and underground across the organization.

Key / Major Accountabilities

Key accountabilities of this position include.

• • • • Do Daily face pick-up and mark-up, update of working plans/computer files.
      • Practical use of the Surpac software including Leica total stations and GPS units, UAV drones etc.
      • Undertaking a variety of surveys including engineering, construction, and roads.
      • Undertaking mining and exploration surveys in both open cut and underground.
      • Collaborating with project staff and seeking advice from Senior Surveyors as required.
      • Deliver project outcomes in accordance with client specifications and expectations.
      • Commitment to application of work health and safety principals’ policy.

About You

To be considered for this role, it is essential that you have a tertiary qualification in Surveying with MRA Mine Surveyor accreditation, 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.

• Sound communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in surveying
• MRA Mine Surveyor accreditation preferred.

• Minimum of (2) years’ experience in Topography Survey, preferable in the mining industry.
• 1+) years’ experience in underground and surface surveys in accordance to accepted industry standards, PNG National Survey Act.
• Sound knowledge in regulatory requirements (with respect to Land Use and land Rights/ Acquisition) by the Mining Regulatory Board
• Surpac software experience.
• Sound knowledge of safe mining practices and mining standards in underground narrow vein mining.
• Strong planning and analytical skills.
• A team player with good computer skills.
• Able to communicate effectively across all levels.

• Minimum of a Class one (1) driver’s license.

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