Technical Specialist

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

In this role you will provide specialist advice and support in Auto Electrical mobile equipment servicing and repairs to our team of national technicians. This rewarding role will see you provide daily mentoring, guidance, instruction, and training to the national workforce to increase the overall mobile maintenance capability and capacity within a motivated and talented department.

Key Accountabilities

• Proactively engage with the area supervisors to provide technical advice and support to the Mobile Equipment Teams to ensure fleet availability and reliability targets are achieved and optimised against budget.
• Respond to routine and emergency calls for repair, service and/or support within the mine site area, underground or in the field as required to ensure downtime on equipment is minimised.
• Give direction, delegate tasks and provide technical assistance to subordinates.
• Liaise with senior maintenance leadership on planned maintenance.
• Maintain stock levels and place orders as required.
• Ensure cost control measures are considered by utilizing resources available to full capacity.
• Report and rectify any hazardous sightings to the Mobile Maintenance Superintendent in the 800L workshop.
• Ensure training requirements are met.
• Organise and document weekly safety toolbox meetings workshop safety representatives.
• Regularly monitors and evaluates staff performance in consultation with Mobile Maintenance Superintendent.
• Provide coaching for performance improvement.
• In conjunction with mobile maintenance superintendent, takes disciplinary action to address performance deficiencies, in accordance with the Company's rules, policies and procedures.
• Personally, responds to inquiries and complaints from the employees.
• Responds to emergency situations as necessary.
• Carry out other relative duties as directed by the Mobile Maintenance Superintendent.
• Maintain safety work standards in accordance with government regulations and company policy.
• Perform all roles and responsibilities that support and reflect the company's mission and core values.

About You

Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant trade qualification in Auto Electrical and Automation. Minimum Certificate III required.
• 10+ years relevant work experience essential.
• Previous experience operating in Papua New Guinea or developing countries in remote locations will be highly regarded.
• Previous experience or knowledge of: DD421 Jumbos, DD422i Jumbo, DL421 Production Drills, DL431 Production Drills, DS421 Cable Bolting, LH517i Loaders, LH621i Loader, TH545i Trucks, TH663i Trucks
• Experience with "I" Series Drilling Equipment (DD422i) would be an advantage but not essential..
• Knowledge of "Auto Mine" control systems an advantage.
• General knowledge of CAT underground equipment would also be an advantage but not essential.
• Computer proficiency in MS Office suite.
• 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.

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