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MEDIA STATEMENT BY HON. JAMES NOMANE.  Appeal to MPs to Put the Country First (Monday 7 April 2025) Is Papua New Guinea better off since Honourable James Marape became Prime Minister in 2019? This is the key question that all MPs must ask themselves before the upcoming Vote of No Confidence (VONC) in April. All MPs must put the country first and not limit their focus to districts and provinces.  From 2019 to 2025 the cumulative budget total of the Marape government has been K156.8 billion, comprised of K39.9 billion (25%) debt financing and K116.9 billion (75%) tax revenue. This K39.9 billion debt is the highest incurred by any government since Independence and by the end of 2025 our national debt will reach K65.0 billion. This high level of debt will reduce investment in health and education and put more pressure on loan repayments.   We cannot see the cumulative effect of spending K156.8 billion in 6 years? Where are the notable public investments that are making ...

Porgera Joint Venture Position Vacancy: Senior Engineer – Projects - Open Pit

Porgera Joint Venture Position Vacancy: Senior Engineer – Projects - Open Pit


Senior Engineer – Projects - Open Pit

Position Objective

Reporting to the Superintendent – Projects – Mine Technical Site Projects, the Engineer, Senior – Projects – Open Pit will assist oversee and coordinate efforts of the Mining Engineers, Consultants and the Project Team in optimising PJV Mining Projects from Care and Maintenance through to the Start-Up phase to return the maximum value to the stakeholders ensuring a holistic approach to budget costs and expenditure controls and compliance to safety and environmental policy.

The ideal candidate must possess:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering or related field in a recognised tertiary institution
  • 8+ years’ experience in open pit metalliferous mines at a supervisory or project manager level
  • 5 + years project and contractor management experience
  • Member of Institute of Engineers of PNG, or qualifications/ ability to obtain membership
  • Proficient level in the use of mine planning software and mine design experience (e.g. Deswik Cad, MS Projects etc.)
  • Contractor management system/knowledge - preferred
  • Project Management Skills - preferred
  • Bulk earthworks/mining exposure – preferred
  • Proven mine engineering experience and a self-started
  • Aware and has the ability to utilise continuous improvement initiatives and processes
  • Well-developed verbal and written communication skills, leadership and technical skills
  • ns.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate and optimise underground and open pit productivity improvement and cost reduction projects, from inception to implementation
  • Manage consultants on various feasibility studies
  • Provide detailed financial analyses of various continuous improvement projects
  • Develop, analyse and report on Production Process Improvement studies
  • Coordinate the implementation of Business Performance Management Projects
  • Deliver capital expansion/replacement studies
  • Assist in the development of the PJV Strategic Business Plan
  • Develop and monitor the Mine Department tactical plan
  • Manage Contractors in the performance of agreed works and ensure Contractor meets all contractual terms including safety, health and environment responsibilities relating to their employees
  • Maintain a high level of health, safety and environmental awareness and comply with the PJV Occupational Health, Safety and Environment Policy and Rules and Procedures.

NB: ALL APPLICATIONS MUST HAVE AN UP TO DATE POLICE CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE (ACQUIRED WITHIN THE LAST 6 MONTHS).

How to Apply:

If you posses the ambition and drive to build a career with Porgera Joint Venture, forward your application and resume before the Friday 27th January, 2023   to: The Recruitment Team, Porgera Venture Email: recruitment@porgerajv.com or apply via PJV website: www.porgerajv.com   Phone: (+675) 547 8912/544 3056 for more information. Emailed job applications are encouraged.

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