Mining Engineer
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
This role is part of the site Mine Technical Services team and its purpose is to provide mine planning and engineering support to the Mining Operations team, whilst producing safe workable realistic mining and project schedules in a timely manner
Key / Major Accountabilities
Key accountabilities of this position include.
- Ensure all aspects of mining operations design and planning comply with Company policy and statutory requirements including health and safety, environment, and agreement with landowners.
- Ensure that technical projects are progressed in a timely manner. Optimize operational mining efficiency, maintaining cost control and maximizing production.
- Develop and submit for approval operating mine design plans that are compatible with site targets and goals.
- Conceptual long to short range mine ventilation designs and simulation via ventsim visual simulator.
About You
To be considered for this role, it is essential that you must have a bachelor’s degree in mining engineering and must have mining operational experience with 5 years of technical experience in a similar role. In addition to this, you will have some or all the following.
- Strong computer skills with mine design (Surpac) and scheduling programs.
- Sound knowledge of safe mining practices and standards in an underground Narrow Vein Mine.
- Ventilation and blasting design experience and have a working knowledge of geotechnical aspects impacting designs and operations.
- Proven multitasking skills and can work under extreme pressure.
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
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Seniority level
Not Applicable -
Employment type
Full-time -
Job function
Engineering -
Industries
Mining
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