MECHANICAL SUPERVISOR
Advertised: 14 October 2025
Quest Exploration Drilling (PNG) Ltd
Mechanical, Mining, Oil and Gas, Operations Support | Morobe
MECHANICAL SUPERVISOR
Quest Exploration Drilling (QED) is PNG’s leading drilling service provider, with a proud history of safe and reliable operations across the country. We take pride in maintaining high standards of safety, teamwork, and performance on every project we undertake.
We’re looking for experienced and motivated Mechanical Supervisors to join our dynamic team. This role is ideal for someone who takes ownership of their work, values safety, and enjoys leading and developing young up-and-coming nationals in a hands-on environment.
What you’ll do:
- Lead and mentor a team of mechanical technicians, providing training, guidance, and performance feedback.
- Plan and coordinate daily mechanical activities to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to quality standards.
- Oversee maintenance and repairs for drilling and support equipment, including both preventive and corrective work.
- Provide technical support for hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems, ensuring equipment operates at peak performance.
- Champion safety by ensuring all work follows company policies and industry standards.
- Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues quickly to keep operations running smoothly.
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance, inspections, and project progress.
What we’re looking for:
- Solid experience in mechanical supervision, ideally within the drilling or heavy equipment industry.
- Strong working knowledge of drill rigs, OEM experience with Epiroc, Sandvik, or CAT equipment is preferred.
- Proven ability to lead, motivate, and support a team in the field.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Well-organized, safety-focused, and able to manage competing priorities.
- Physically fit and comfortable working in various field environments.
Additional requirements:
Applicants must be able to pass a Pre-Employment Medical Examination and provide a current Police Clearance Certificate.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and be part of a respected team in PNG’s drilling industry, we’d love to hear from you!
How to apply:
Send your application to the Human Resources Department via email at [email protected], or post it to:
The Recruitment Team
Quest Exploration Drilling (PNG) Ltd
PO Box 1538, Lae, Morobe Province
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
More information
Job ID: #24870
Industry: Mechanical, Mining, Oil and Gas, Operations Support
Location: Morobe, Papua New Guinea
Company: Quest Exploration Drilling (PNG) Ltd
Company Description: QED is a privately owned organization with active operations in Papua New Guinea and the Philippines. With more than 45 years of experience, Quest Exploration Drilling has established itself as an industry leader in providing drilling services to the resources and energy industry. Part of the group's services include diamond drilling, reverse circulation (RC) drilling, geotechnical and geothermal drilling and water management solutions using equipment that has been modified to suit the inhospitable and challenging Pacific Asian environment & terrain. QED’s operations are driven by its Mission-Vision and Values. Our Mission-Vision defines the group's core and focus, while Values define the operating philosophies that guide our internal conduct and relationships. We highly value the safety, health and well-being of our employees and the local communities where we operate. The group is focused on and strive for a ‘zero incidents’ policy on all operations we undertake. At QED, we measure our success by our customer’s satisfaction of the service they receive from us. The Group strives to be the recognized and respected as the service provider of choice by delivering the safest, most competitive drilling service for every customer, in every sector and country in which we work.
Company Website: www.qedrill.com.pg
Source: www.pngworkforce.com