Superintendent - Geotechnical - FIFO PNG

About us K92 Mining Limited own the high‑grade Kainantu Gold Mine in Eastern Highlands Province. Since commencing operations in 2016 we have delivered consistent production growth and contributed significantly to the economy of Papua New Guinea. More than 90% of our employees and contractors are PNG and our local education and skills development initiatives—including scholarships, traineeships and adult literacy programmes—continue to bring substantial benefit to the communities in which we operate. About the role Reporting to the Head of Mine Technical Services, the primary purpose of this position is to oversee all geotechnical duties at our expanding underground gold mine in PNG. You will ensure an effective and efficient ground control management plan is followed whilst training and mentoring the next generation of geotechnical engineers on site. Key / Major Accountabilities Coordinate and develop our growing team of professionals and technicians. Apply technical skill set to develop practical design solutions for surface infrastructures and underground developments and projects. Assist a diverse multi‑disciplinary engineering team at all stages of design from concept to development. Collaborate with owners and contractors to meet project needs. Plan, direct and conduct investigative work to analyse the likely behaviour of soil and rock when placed under pressure by proposed structures and foundations. Perform geotechnical site investigations and analyses. Assist Engineers in producing engineering reports, plans and specifications. Conduct site assessments to determine appropriate location for structures/foundations. Seek guidance on quality of output, presentation and any circumstances where negotiations with clients are causing or could cause difficulties. Maintain liaison with the Head of Mine Technical Services on job progress and any indications that deadlines or targets might not be achieved. Execute any other tasks associated with your allocated jobs and duties as delegated by the Head of MTS or General Manager, ensuring technologies and solutions align with the philosophy of earthquake‑resistance, sustainability and appropriateness. Oversee construction and ensure minimum standards for quality are met. Recruit, mentor and oversee consultants, local engineers, architects, drafters and quantity estimators. Take ownership of scope, schedule and budget for client‑driven design projects and represent Build Change in discussions with clients and partners. Solve problems and generate solutions in the field for special cases, especially in geotechnical unstable areas. Identify technical research questions and coordinate materials testing and experimental work with research partners. Prepare weekly, monthly, project and final reports. Establish a high‑performance culture by motivating team members and recognising high performance. Ensure effective processes are in place for communicating relevant information to all team members. Direct and train employees on Geotechnical SOPs. Mentor and coach Geotechnical Engineers and Technicians on core logging and exposure mapping techniques. Review work performance of Geotechnical engineers and provide feedback to the Head of MTS. Promote a safe and healthy culture and demonstrate personal responsibility for own health and safety while setting clear expectations of legal obligations and safe workplace practices. Perform general housekeeping within and around the responsible work area. Ensure exploration drilling and sampling are conducted by competent technicians in a safe manner and according to established procedures. Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s Degree in Mine Engineering, Geology, Geophysics or Geoscience (preferable). 15+ years relevant mining geotechnical experience (essential). Previous underground geotechnical experience with open stoping and jumbo development (essential). Previous surface slope stability experience (desirable). Previous TSF construction, design, and instrumentation experience (desirable). Previous experience as a lead ICAM investigator (desirable). Previous experience with shotcrete QA/QC and mix designs (desirable). Previous experience with paste backfill (desirable). Proficiency in MS Office suite and ability to analyse numerical and graphical data, including experience with 3D modelling software (essential). Proficiency in Surpac or Deswik software (essential). Experience with Pronto (desirable). Sound planning, analytical and problem‑solving skills. Self‑motivated with ability to work under pressure and autonomously. Excellent attention to detail and time management skills to meet deadlines. Strong active listening and interpersonal skills for rapport building, conflict resolution and training. Life at K92 K92 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We 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 the foundation upon which our success has been built. Our camp is well managed and provides residents with healthy meals made from locally sourced fresh produce, internet, cable TV, and a gymnasium. We offer a competitive salary, long‑ and short‑term incentive plans, savings incentive programs, medical assistance and the option to allocate certain expenses to salary sacrifice. Employees also receive wellbeing and employee assistance programmes and enjoy a friendly roster. Compliance Statement To comply with PNG Government requirements, all expatriate positions are offered on a fixed‑term basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr