About the business

Quest Exploration Drilling (QED) group is an equal opportunity employer and a dynamic drilling services provider in the resources and energy industries with a diversified portfolio of projects across the Asia Pacific Rim. QED has offices in Papua New Guinea, Philippines and Kyrgyzstan.

About the role

As the Maintenance Planner, you will be responsible for organizing and coordinating the workflow within our workshop, ensuring that all activities are scheduled and executed in a timely, efficient, and cost-effective manner. You will be working closely with our Workshop & Maintenance team to optimize resource utilization, minimize downtime, and meet production deadlines.

Job Title: MAINTENANCE PLANNER

Project Location: QED Lae Workshop, Papua New Guinea.

Employment Type: Fulltime

Application Deadline: 18 February 2025

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed work schedules for all workshop jobs, ensuring that work is completed on time and within budget and that the maintenance system (MEX) is updated regularly.
• Ensure that the necessary materials, tools, and personnel are available for each assigned task. This includes managing inventory levels for all maintenance parts.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards, maintaining a safe work environment.
• Analyze the workflow and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce bottlenecks, implementing changes where necessary after receiving approval from the Maintenance Manager.
• Monitor the progress of each job, ensuring that any issues are promptly addressed and provide regular updates.
• Coordinate with respective departments to identify scheduled maintenance windows and optimize the timing of work orders.
• Analyze maintenance data to identify trends, recurring issues, or equipment failures that may require further investigation or a strategic change in maintenance planning.
• Regularly update key performance indicators (KPIs) related to maintenance, such as equipment uptime, repair turnaround time, and resource utilization.
• Provide regular reports to management and stakeholders on workshop performance, equipment status, and Planned vs. Actual maintenance completion.
• Ensure the work environment complies with relevant occupational health and safety regulations and environmental standards.
• Participate in safety audits and inspections, and ensure that all team members follow the necessary safety protocols and procedures.
• Assist in troubleshooting any operational or technical challenges faced by the workshop team.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in a planning or scheduling role within a workshop environment.
• Basic technical background with knowledge of workshop machinery, tools and processes.
• Strong understanding of workshop operations and resource management.
• Proficient in scheduling software and project management tools (eg: MS Project, QuickBooks, MEX, or similar)
• Current HV and LV Drivers Licenses
• Senior First Aid Certificate
• Current Police Clearance Certificate

Key personal attributes:

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong leadership skills and experience
• Excellent planning and organizational capabilities with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work with, develop and lead multi-cultural teams
• Must work well both independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrated time management and organization skills.
• Ability to investigate any discrepancies or quality concerns and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring problems.

Applicants must be able to pass a Pre-Employment Medical examination prior to engagement.

Applications can be emailed to: hrpng@qedrill.com.pg or posted to Quest Exploration Drilling (PNG) Ltd, PO Box 1538, Lae, Morobe Province. Attention: Human Resources Dept.