Job Type: Permanent
Work period: Full-Time
Location: Papua New Guinea
Visa Sponsorship: Available
Elevate Your Career in Maintenance Manager with Airswift
Join a leading drilling and mining company as a Maintenance Manager, where you will oversee the maintenance function of a diverse fleet and infrastructure, ensuring safe, reliable, and cost-effective operations.
Role Overview
- Lead maintenance operations across drilling rigs, mobile fleet, and supporting site equipment.
- Deliver equipment availability and reliability targets to support drilling production schedules.
- Coordinate maintenance planning with operations to minimize downtime.
- Manage preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, and major repairs.
- Plan and manage shutdown maintenance activities as required.
- Monitor and report on maintenance performance including availability and downtime drivers.
- Implement preventative and predictive maintenance programs aligned with OEM specifications.
- Conduct root cause analysis on equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
- Maintain and manage the site asset register and equipment history.
- Ensure all maintenance work orders and service records are accurately captured.
- Manage maintenance backlog, work order planning, and scheduling.
- Accountable for maintenance inventory planning and spare parts management.
- Ensure compliance with PNG regulatory requirements and site safety standards.
- Lead multidisciplinary maintenance teams and promote workforce development.
Skills & Qualifications
- Maintenance planning and execution skills.
- Strong knowledge of preventative maintenance systems.
- Experience in asset lifecycle management.
- Proficient in spare parts inventory control.
- Understanding of safety leadership and regulatory compliance.
- Workforce development and contractor management experience.
Education & Experience
- Mechanical, electrical or maintenance engineering qualification or equivalent trade background.
- Minimum 10 years of maintenance experience in drilling, mining, or heavy mobile equipment operations.
- Demonstrated experience managing maintenance operations in remote or developing jurisdictions.
Pay & Benefits
- Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
Unlock your potential with Airswift. Apply now! Applications close on Friday 10th July 2026.
About Airswift
Airswift is a global workforce solutions provider specializing in the engineering and technology sectors. With operations spanning over 70 countries, we boast a talent pool of over 9,000 contractors and 1,000 employees. Our unparalleled reach and expertise are unmatched in the industry. Learn more about Airswift at https://www.airswift.com/blog