Senior Project Engineer

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.

To support this growth, we've established an office in Brisbane, Australia, positioning us for continued success and further economic contributions in the regions we operate.

About the role

As K92 expands our Kainantu underground gold mine, we now seek to add a Senior Project Engineer to our Corporate Projects team in Brisbane. With further expansion projects upcoming as well as sustaining capital projects through 2026 and 2027 this newly created role contributes to our continuous growth and forward planning for our PNG projects. In this role you will support the Manager - Projects in delivering key infrastructure projects as part of K92's expansion initiatives, focussing on project planning, execution, control, and coordination of engineering and construction activities whilst ensuring alignment with project objectives, timelines, and budgets.

Key / Major Accountabilities

Key accountabilities of this position include.

• Assist in the development and maintenance of project schedules using appropriate planning tools.
• Support the preparation of project scopes, execution plans, and work breakdown structures (WBS).
• Coordinate and track project progress, identifying risks and deviations from plan.
• Assist in the preparation and evaluation of tenders and procurement packages.
• Support cost control and forecasting activities, including budget tracking and reporting.
• Maintain project documentation including status reports, change registers, and meeting minutes.
• Facilitate communication between internal stakeholders, contractors, and consultants.
• Provide engineering input into design reviews and construction planning.
• Assist with technical assessments and constructability reviews.
• Support commissioning planning and documentation.
• Ensure all project activities comply with relevant safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Participate in risk assessments and safety reviews.
• Liaise with site-based teams, consultants, and vendors to ensure alignment with project goals.
• Support the Project Manager in stakeholder reporting and presentations.
• Ensure health and safety, and environmental performance meets or exceeds company and regulatory requirements.
• Actively promote proactive safety behaviours and leading by example

About You

Ideal applicants will hold a bachelor's degree in engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or related discipline), in addition you will have the following skills and experience

• Postgraduate qualifications in project management (desirable).
• Certificates in competency in project scheduling and document control (desirable)
• 5-10 years of experience in project engineering roles within mining, infrastructure, or heavy industry.
• Experience in construction and mining-related projects.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies (e.g., PMBOK, PRINCE2).
• Proficiency in scheduling tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera P6).
• Proficiency in project cost management and related tools (e.g., CMS, Pronto).
• Proficiency in document control tools (e.g., Asite, Sharepoint)
• Experience with tendering, procurement, and contractor management.
• Understanding of construction and commissioning processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to autonomously manage smaller packages / projects.
• Excellent attention to detail and time management skills to meet deadlines.

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.

At K92, we believe in rewarding our employees for their contributions. Alongside competitive salaries, we offer participation in both long-term and short-term incentive plans. We are committed to the continuous professional development, flexibility, hybrid work arrangements and ensuring a positive and supportive work culture for all.

If you share our values and are looking for your next career step, come join us on this exciting journey.