Head of Asset Management

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 we enter an exciting period of expansion at K92, we are seeking to add a Head of Asset Management to our senior leadership team in PNG. As we continuously improve standards across the business to meet the evolving needs of the operation and our people, this role demands an individual who seeks to develop best in class systems and teams, influence and mentor across all levels at site and will grow with the site as new challenges emerge.

The successful applicant for this role will have significant mining experience, ideally some exposure to senior maintenance roles within developing nations and excellent communication skills as you drive standards across our Asset Management department.

Key / Major Accountabilities

• Ensure delivery of all daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual targets and KPIs associated with plant, equipment, and infrastructure operability / serviceability.
• Develop and oversee delivery of short term (0 - 3month) plant, equipment and infrastructure maintenance schedules which ensure safe and reliable use of the assets.
• Development of medium- and long-term plans including major maintenance of assets, development of technological improvements and major capital improvement / replacement projects.
• Oversee delivery of CAPEX works.
• Lead a continuous review of infrastructure, plant and equipment maintenance processes, procedures, and strategies to ensure excellence in outcomes and asset utilisation / optimisation.
• Conduct or oversee investigations related to equipment performance issues
• Development and management of the annual operational and capital expenditure budget, including variance management with a cost improvement focus.
• Identify, develop, and deliver strategies and tactics to optimise commercial outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with all legislative, company and personal HSE systems.
• Coach & mentor leaders and employees through visible HSE leadership.
• Actively promote a safety first, zero harm culture.
• Identify, select, develop, and retain leadership capability through formal feedback, career development, coaching and mentoring with a long-term view to nationalisation where possible.

About You

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree or equivalent tertiary qualifications in Engineering or equivalent
• Previous experience operating in developing countries in remote locations will be highly regarded.
• Significant experience in maintenance management including planning and scheduling, asset and contracts management, and reliability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to manage teams and to timeframes
• Computer proficiency in MS Office suite.
• Sound planning, analytical and problem-solving 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

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 in Papua New Guinea offers a comfortable and well-maintained living environment, designed to provide support and comfort to our employees living away from home. Residents enjoy healthy meals prepared with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Our camp also offers amenities such as internet access, 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 and a friendly work roster. If you share our values and are looking for your next career step, come join us on this exciting journey.

TO COMPLY WITH PNG GOVERNMENT REQUIREMENTS ALL EXPATRIATE POSITIONS ARE OFFERED ON A FIXED TERM BASIS