Manager - Health & Safety

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 Manager - Safety to our senior leadership team in PNG. As we continuously improve safety 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 underground mining experience, ideally some exposure to safety roles within developing nations and excellent communication skills as you ensure our safety performance and culture is unmatched.

Key / Major Accountabilities

• Coach the site management team to ensure deep understanding of their OHS responsibilities and the business benefits of robust OHS strategies and plans.
• Effectively influence all site managers to drive the reduction of significant injuries and fatality potential across the site.
• Foster and cultivate a culture of continuous improvement across site in relation to safety standards and behaviors.
• Provide OHS technical advice and support to site managers, including development and recommendations on safety policy, legislation development and emerging OHS best practice.
• Establish and maintain health and safety systems and standards.
• Develop a cohesive team committed to delivering the business objectives.
• Support change and drive innovation and be able to discern and select appropriate courses of action including intervention as appropriate to resolve differing views and opinions.
• Articulate direction to employees within the H&S team.
• Actively promote an environment where all employees are engaged and valued and focussed on the continuous improvement of the business.
• Identify, select, develop, and retain top talent within the safety team which is required for long term planning and nationalisation.
• Develop the capability of team members, coach and mentor continuously to identify and advance successors for key departmental role.
• Ensure operations are conducted in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company standards.
• Map risk and expected exposures at a strategic level (epidemic, natural disaster, civil unrest).
• Review the Crisis and Emergency Management Plan.
• Oversee training of crisis and emergency management to appropriate groups.
• Conduct regular and thorough inspections of mine and plant areas to ensure compliance with legislation, safety, and environment standards.
• Oversee, review and audit regulatory compliance

About You

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree or equivalent tertiary qualifications in Safety, Occupational Health or equivalent
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in underground hard rock safety management and/or supervisory roles overseeing multiple functions.
• Previous experience operating in Papua New Guinea or developing countries in remote locations will be highly regarded.
• Strong exposure to incident investigation and safety auditing.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing safety systems and strong change management exposure.
• A sound knowledge of risk management practices and risk-based decision making
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to manage teams and to timeframes
• Adaptable, resilient and strong emotional intelligence
• Understanding of PNG Safety and Health legislation
• 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