Heavy Equipment Operator

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.

In this role you will be responsible for understanding & ensuring the safe operation of mobile equipment to meet targets and report any irregularities immediately. Observe and adhere to the workplace health & safety practices.

Key accountabilities of this position include.

• Carry out a full pre-start check of the equipment before use and fill in a pre-start checklist form.
• Operate the equipment is in a safe sensible manner.
• Follow instructions from the Senior Staff and Spotter that is assigned.
• Clean down the equipment before end of every shift.
• Perform basic PM maintenance tasks.
• Ensure that the equipment is delivered for servicing when scheduled.
• Conduct general housekeeping at work area.
• Identify and report safety hazards.
• 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.

To be considered for this role, it is essential that you must obtain a minimum qualification of Grade 8 or above with experience in operating with a Class 7 License that allows operation of different types of equipment.

• Backhoe
• Bobcat
• Forklift / Telehandler
• Excavator
• Light Truck – Tripper and General Body

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. 

Advertised: 26 Sep 2026 E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 10 Oct 2026 E. Australia Standard Time

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