Auto Electrician - Supervisor
Advertised: 22 September 2026
New Britain Palm Oil Ltd
Trade / Workshop | West New Britain, Papua New Guinea
We are seeking a competent and flexible individual to fill the vacant position of Auto Electrician - Supervisor. This position is based in Kimbe, West New Britain Province and reports to the Workshop Superintendent.
AUTO ELECTRICIAN – SUPERVISOR
Job Purpose:
To lead, supervise, and coordinate all auto electrical maintenance and repair activities for heavy vehicles, mobile equipment, and associated systems, ensuring maximum equipment reliability, safety, and operational efficiency. The Auto Electrician Supervisor also ensures compliance with company maintenance standards, safety procedures, and regulatory requirements while supporting the maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and calibration of specialized systems, including Tramanco weighing scale systems where applicable, to minimize downtime and optimize fleet performance.
Main Responsibilities:
- Supervise and coordinate auto electrical maintenance and repair activities.
- Diagnose and repair electrical and electronic faults on heavy vehicles and equipment.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
- Utilize vehicle diagnostic tools and testing equipment to identify faults.
- Troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and calibrate Tramanco weighing scale systems will be an advantage
- Provide technical guidance and support to workshop personnel.
- Ensure compliance with company safety and maintenance standards.
Job Requirements:
- Trade Certificate in Automotive Electrical Technology or equivalent.
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in a supervisory auto electrical role.
- Strong knowledge of vehicle electrical systems, diagnostics, and fault finding.
- Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
- Experience using modern vehicle diagnostic equipment.
- Proven experience in the repair and calibration of Tramanco weighing scale systems will be highly regarded.
- Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
- Excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic capabilities.
- Knowledge of heavy vehicle electrical systems.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
Interested applicants can submit an application consisting of a cover letter, updated C.V and supporting documents to the address below.
New Britain Palm Oil Ltd, Human Resources Office
Private Mail Bag, Kimbe – WNB
Applications close – Wednesday, 30th September 2026
To Apply
To apply, email your CV and other relevant documentation to [email protected]. Please include the Job ID "#28584" in the email's subject to ensure your application is processed.
More information
Job ID: #28584
Industry: Trade / Workshop
Location: West New Britain, Papua New Guinea, Papua New Guinea
Company: New Britain Palm Oil Ltd
Company Description: New Britain Palm Oil Limited (NBPOL) is a large scale integrated, and leading industrial producer of sustainable palm oil in Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands. The NBPOL Group has over 90,000 hectares of planted oil palm plantations, over 4,500 hectares of sugar cane and a further 9,700 hectares of grazing pasture, twelve oil mills, as well as a seed production and plant breeding facility. Fully RSPO accredited, NBPOL is fully vertically integrated, producing its own seed (which it also sells globally) and planting, cultivating and harvesting its own land and processing palm oil.
Company Website: http://www.nbpol.com
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