An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Superintendent
to join a well-established industrial operation in Papua New Guinea, supporting the maintenance and reliability of its hydroelectric power stations.
Based in Bulolo, Morobe Province, this hands-on leadership position is ideally suited to a trade-qualified Fitter Machinist with strong technical expertise in rotating equipment, white metal bearings, hydraulic systems and mechanical fault diagnosis.
The Role
Reporting within the Engineering Department, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable and efficient mechanical operation of the company's hydroelectric power stations.
Key responsibilities include:
- Maintenance, inspection and clearance checking of white metal bearings.
- Hydraulic troubleshooting, fault diagnosis and root cause analysis.
- Charging and maintenance of hydro-pneumatic accumulators.
- Troubleshooting power station governor control systems.
- Maintenance of instrumentation, sensors, actuators and associated equipment.
- Responding to mechanical breakdowns and implementing corrective actions.
- Supervising maintenance activities, ensuring safety compliance and maintaining accurate service records.
About You
To be successful, you will demonstrate:
- A completed Fitter Machinist trade apprenticeship - essential.
- Proven experience with white metal bearings and bearing clearance measurements.
- Strong hydraulic troubleshooting and mechanical maintenance capabilities.
- Experience reading hydraulic circuits, P&IDs and technical schematics.
- Sound mechanical fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
- The ability to supervise and mentor maintenance personnel.
- Previous experience in hydroelectric generation, power stations or similar heavy industrial environments will be highly regarded.
The Opportunity
This position offers the opportunity to work with an established organisation operating critical hydroelectric infrastructure in Papua New Guinea.
You will play an important role in maintaining power generation reliability while applying your technical expertise in a challenging and rewarding operating environment.
Interested?
If you are an experienced Fitter Machinist or Mechanical Maintenance Superintendent with the relevant technical background, we would welcome your application.
Apply through SEEK or contact RobLawMax Recruitment for a confidential discussion.
