Location: Lihir Site, Papua New Guinea (PNG) Main Responsibilities :<ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;"><li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;color:black;">Maintain and operate the plant during assigned shifts in accordance with company policies, procedures, and the approved operating profile and plan.</li><li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;color:black;">Perform reconditioning, overhaul, repair, and sub-assembly work on engines, auxiliary equipment, and mechanical components.</li><li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;color:black;">Carry out routine inspections of mechanical and pneumatic equipment and take appropriate corrective action when required.</li><li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;color:black;">Comply with all applicable safety requirements, including isolation, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and emergency procedures, to protect personnel and equipment in the event of equipment failure or safety-related incidents.</li><li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;color:black;">Support the Maintenance Supervisor in carrying out maintenance activities and other operational requirements as needed.</li><li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;color:black;">Coach, mentor, and provide technical guidance to other technicians and general labour personnel.</li><li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;color:black;">Ensure working areas, machinery, auxiliary equipment, and tools are maintained in a safe, clean, and orderly condition.</li><li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;color:black;">Prepare and maintain accurate work and maintenance reports in accordance with applicable guidelines and procedures.</li></ul> Job Specifications:<ul><li style="line-height:15.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;color:black;">PNG national/local candidate with the ability to work at the Lihir Site. </li><li style="line-height:15.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;color:black;">Willing and able to work in a site-based environment according to the applicable roster arrangement. </li><li style="line-height:15.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;color:black;">Good communication skills in English and the ability to work effectively within a multicultural team.</li><li style="line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;color:black;">Diploma, trade qualification, or relevant technical qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Maintenance, or a related discipline.</li><li style="line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;color:black;">Practical experience in mechanical maintenance, engine overhaul, equipment repair, and troubleshooting, preferably within a power plant, mining, marine, or heavy-industry environment.</li><li style="line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;color:black;">Hands-on knowledge of engines, auxiliary equipment, mechanical systems, and pneumatic equipment.</li><li style="line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;color:black;">Good understanding of preventive and corrective maintenance practices.</li><li style="line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;color:black;">Strong commitment to workplace safety, including knowledge of LOTO and equipment isolation procedures.</li><li style="line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;color:black;">Ability to diagnose mechanical problems and carry out repairs safely and efficiently.</li><li style="line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;color:black;">Ability to coach and support less experienced technicians and general labour personnel.</li><li style="line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;color:black;">Good communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.</li><li style="line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;color:black;">Comfortable working in a multicultural and site-based environment.</li></ul> Desired Behaviours<ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;"><li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;color:black;">Achieving results</li><li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;color:black;">Making change happen</li><li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;color:black;">Decisiveness and action orientation</li><li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;color:black;">Planning and target setting</li><li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;color:black;">Developing self and others</li><li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;color:black;">Effective communication</li><li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;color:black;">Situational and cultural sensitivity</li><li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;color:black;">Business and customer focus</li></ul> Why Wärtsilä?At Wärtsilä, you can be part of a global team working to shape the future of the marine and energy industries. Our “Fuel your power” employee value proposition reflects our commitment to providing opportunities for professional growth while enabling our people to make a meaningful and lasting impact.Joining Wärtsilä means an opportunity to develop your expertise through hands-on experience, learning, mentoring and collaboration while contributing to work that supports more sustainable industries worldwide.Fuel your power. Grow your expertise, make an impact, and build your career with Wärtsilä. Last application date: 09/11/2026  At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.  Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country. This is Wärtsilä Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on <a href="http://www.wartsila.com">www.wartsila.com</a>.   #wärtsiläenergy

We enable sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services together with all our stakeholders &ndash; today and tomorrow. We emphasise innovation in sustainable technology and services to help our customers continuously improve environmental and economic performance. We work together with our strong ecosystem of partners every day, providing a wide portfolio of leading technologies and innovative solutions that offer our customers superior uptime, reliability and foreseeable lifecycle costs across their operations. Our global passionate team of 17,500 energy and maritime experts in 200 locations in more than 70 countries is committed to shaping decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe.

Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Location: Lihir Site, Papua New Guinea (PNG) Main Responsibilities :<ul><li>Maintain and operate the plant during assigned shifts in accordance with company policies, procedures, and the approved operating profile and plan.</li><li>Perform reconditioning, overhaul, repair, and sub-assembly work on engines, auxiliary equipment, and mechanical components.</li><li>Carry out routine inspections of mechanical and pneumatic equipment and take appropriate corrective action when required.</li><li>Comply with all applicable safety requirements, including isolation, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and emergency procedures, to protect personnel and equipment in the event of equipment failure or safety-related incidents.</li><li>Support the Maintenance Supervisor in carrying out maintenance activities and other operational requirements as needed.</li><li>Coach, mentor, and provide technical guidance to other technicians and general labour personnel.</li><li>Ensure working areas, machinery, auxiliary equipment, and tools are maintained in a safe, clean, and orderly condition.</li><li>Prepare and maintain accurate work and maintenance reports in accordance with applicable guidelines and procedures.</li></ul> Job Specifications:<ul><li>PNG national/local candidate with the ability to work at the Lihir Site. </li><li>Willing and able to work in a site-based environment according to the applicable roster arrangement. </li><li>Good communication skills in English and the ability to work effectively within a multicultural team.</li><li>Diploma, trade qualification, or relevant technical qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Maintenance, or a related discipline.</li><li>Practical experience in mechanical maintenance, engine overhaul, equipment repair, and troubleshooting, preferably within a power plant, mining, marine, or heavy-industry environment.</li><li>Hands-on knowledge of engines, auxiliary equipment, mechanical systems, and pneumatic equipment.</li><li>Good understanding of preventive and corrective maintenance practices.</li><li>Strong commitment to workplace safety, including knowledge of LOTO and equipment isolation procedures.</li><li>Ability to diagnose mechanical problems and carry out repairs safely and efficiently.</li><li>Ability to coach and support less experienced technicians and general labour personnel.</li><li>Good communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Comfortable working in a multicultural and site-based environment.</li></ul> Desired Behaviours<ul><li>Achieving results</li><li>Making change happen</li><li>Decisiveness and action orientation</li><li>Planning and target setting</li><li>Developing self and others</li><li>Effective communication</li><li>Situational and cultural sensitivity</li><li>Business and customer focus</li></ul> Why Wärtsilä?At Wärtsilä, you can be part of a global team working to shape the future of the marine and energy industries. Our “Fuel your power” employee value proposition reflects our commitment to providing opportunities for professional growth while enabling our people to make a meaningful and lasting impact.Joining Wärtsilä means an opportunity to develop your expertise through hands-on experience, learning, mentoring and collaboration while contributing to work that supports more sustainable industries worldwide.Fuel your power. Grow your expertise, make an impact, and build your career with Wärtsilä. Last application date: 09/11/2026  At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.  Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country. This is Wärtsilä Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on <a href="http://www.wartsila.com">www.wartsila.com</a>.   #wärtsiläenergy

Mechanical Maintenance Technician

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