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AUTO MOTIVE WORKSHOP MANAGER - LIHIR ISLAND

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New Ireland, Papua New Guinea

Automotive, Mechanical, Trade / Workshop

#26232

23rd February 2026

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AUTO MOTIVE WORKSHOP MANAGER - LIHIR ISLAND

Responsibilities will include:

  • Inspecting vehicle and heavy trucks and machines engine and mechanical/electrical components to diagnose issues accurately and repair.
  • Inspecting vehicle computer and electronic systems to repair, maintain and or upgrade.
  • Develop and execute a routine maintenance schedule across the fleet.
  • Machines in our fleet include:- Diesel generators, heavy trucks, Wheel loader, Excavator, Screening plant, stacking plant, light Vehicles, light trucks and other small engine machines.
  • Inspect vehicle and machine engine and mechanical/electrical components to diagnose issues accurately AND REPAIR
  • Inspect vehicle computer and electronic systems to repair, maintain, upgrade and repair.
  • Be trained and experienced in petrol and diesel engine rebuilds and overhauls.
  • Be trained and experienced in fault diagnosis and repair of manual and automatic transmission of all kinds.

Requirements

  • Be an accomplished workshop manager who can run a small workshop and supervise and train local tradesmen and trades assistants to a high level of workmanship.
  • Proven experience as auto mechanic both in light vehicles and heavy equipment
  • Have good experience in hydraulic system in heavy equipment.
  • Excellent knowledge of mechanical, electrical and electronic and air driven components of light and heavy vehicles.
  • Be able computer literate and have the ability to source parts and problem solutions from suppliers and manufacturers on the internet.
  • Be able to set up and run a workshop assets/tools register and rigorously maintain it.
  • Be able to set up and execute a strong safety regimen within the work area.
  • Excellent physical condition.
  • High school diploma is preferred. Completion of Apprenticeship is essential with at least 10 years’ experience.
  • Extra-Curricular courses taken from machine suppliers will be highly considered.
  • Non-Smoking, Non- drinking, Quiet respectful person is sought.
  • Team Player with hands on mentality is essential.
  • Company will provide all PPE, Tools, Food, Medical and Laundry.
  • Sundays (or Saturday) depending on religious will be a non-workday.
  • Hours will be 9-hour days.
  • A police report and a medical certificate will be required.
  • References from former Employees/training institutions, course conductors etc. essential. These references must have contactable referees.

THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO PNG NATIONALS AND EXPATRIATES.

Job Location: Lihir Island. Papua New Guinea.

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An Excellent competitive salary package will be offered to the person who can fit all the above requirements. Applicants can email their Applications in zip file format to:[email protected]

Addressed to:

The Managing Director

Nica Limited

P.O. Box 113.

Lihir Island.

NIP.



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COMPANY INFO

Nica Limited 100% Lihir Owned Incorporated in 1992. Specializing in Scaffolding and Construction of all kinds. Rammed Earth Products. Concrete Block and Paver manufacture. Joinery, Engineering.

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PO Box 113. Lihir Island. 633. New Ireland Province.