Technician - Auto Electrical Underground
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 12, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 1, 2026.
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
This position is responsible for carrying out electrical breakdown and preventative maintenance repairs on a wide range of mobile equipment’s including Light Vehicles, Boggers, Truck fleet, Excavators, Drills, Dozers, Graders, and support equipment.
Key Accountabilities
- Performing scheduled and Breakdown maintenance on a large fleet of Underground Mining Equipment including Sandvik Drills, Trucks and Loaders with an ancillary fleet of CAT and Normet equipment.
- Conduct regular electrical tests and tagging on equipment’s and machines.
- Direct and train subordinates to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment’s, and machines.
- Maintain safety work standards in accordance with government regulations and company policy.
About You
To be considered for this role, it is essential that you must have a NATTB certified Trade certificate in Auto-electrical with at least 3-5 years of relevant work experience in heavy industry preferably mining environment. In addition to this, you will have some or all the following.
- Demonstrated experience in maintaining electrical equipment in the mobile fleet including Drills, Trucks, Loaders as well as Light vehicles, Dozers, excavators, graders,
- Relevant experience in automotive air conditioning systems.
- Self-motivated with ability to always work autonomously.
- Strong safety focus and sound knowledge of standard operating procedures.
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.
THIS POSITION IS OPEN ONLY TO CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RIGHT TO LIVE & WORK IN PNG WITHOUT SPONSORSHIP