Hornibrook NGI Limited is a major Steel Fabrication and Construction company that is involved in Steel Fabrication, Bridging, Heavy Transport and Building and Construction works. The company is an equal opportunity employer based in Lae, Morobe Province of Papua New Guinea and currently has an immediate vacancy for a qualified and suitable person for this role:

DRAFTSMAN & DOCUMENT CONTROLLER- Steel Fabrication Division

Role Overview

The Draftsman & Document Controller is a dual-function position responsible for both technical drafting (2D and 3D) and controlling the full lifecycle of engineering documentation and fabrication records. The role plays a central part in supporting the fabrication, QA/QC, and project teams by delivering accurate technical drawings and maintaining structured document workflows, registers, and filing systems.

Key Responsibilities

Drafting Duties

• Produce accurate 2D drawings and 3D models for structural steel, tanks, trailers, pipe spools, and mechanical components.
• Use AutoCAD, Solid Edge, and SolidWorks to develop drawings from design briefs or conceptual sketches.
• Generate cutting lists, Bill of Materials (BOMs), part numbering, and nesting files for fabrication.
• Assist in design revisions, field modifications, and redline drawings based on site updates.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and workshop supervisors to ensure design intent is met.
• Provide as-built drawings and record updates as fabrication progresses.

Document Control Duties

• Maintain the drawing register, ensuring proper revision tracking, version control, and timely distribution.
• Organize and file all project-related documentation including material certificates, QA/QC reports, method statements, welding documents, and NDT records.
• Control the issuance and archiving of controlled documents in line with ISO 9001 principles.
• Coordinate with project teams to receive, verify, and log external technical documents and drawings.
• Support QA/QC and project teams by compiling project handover documentation and data packs.
• Ensure fabrication records are traceable and readily available for audits, inspections, and client handover.

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma or Certificate in Mechanical Engineering, Drafting, or a related field.
• 3+ years' experience in a fabrication or engineering environment in a dual-role or similar capacity.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Solid Edge, and SolidWorks.
• Proven experience in technical document control, preferably with ISO 9001 background.
• Knowledge of fabrication processes, welding standards, and engineering documentation.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, maintain deadlines, and manage large volumes of documentation accurately.

Interested applicants who meet the above requirements are to forward their Application together with current updated CV, work references and certificates to;

Only LAE based candidates need apply – for immediate start.

The HR Manager

Hornibrook NGI Ltd

P.O. Box 1812, Lae.MP

Email: [email protected]

Applications close: 10^th June 2025