THE PAPUA NEW GUINEA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

The Papua New Guinea University of Technology is seeking a skilled and experienced Technical Officer (Refrigeration Mechanic) to join our School of Mechanical Engineering.

SCHOOL OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Technical Officer - Refrigeration Mechanic

The Technical Officer (Refrigeration Mechanic) is responsible for maintaining, managing, and modernizing refrigeration, air conditioning, and heat exchanger equipment in the Mechanical Engineering Laboratory. The role includes equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, resource management, and enforcing safety regulations. Additionally, the Technical Officer will support academic staff and students in laboratory activities, research projects, and practical demonstrations. The ideal candidate should have strong mechanical and electrical skills, leadership abilities, and excellent problem-solving capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee refrigeration, air conditioning, and heat exchanger equipment in the mechanical engineering laboratory.
• Maintain, repair, and modernize laboratory equipment and tools.
• Conduct preventive maintenance inspections and troubleshoot laboratory equipment.
• Assist academic staff with laboratory activities, research projects, and student projects.
• Manage laboratory resources, planning, and project management tools.
• Enforce safety regulations and maintain a safe working environment.
• Support additional mechanical engineering areas, including fluid mechanics, internal combustion engines, material science, and theory of machines.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering with a Polytechnic Certificate/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Proficiency in handling and maintaining workshop machines and tools.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills with the ability to manage people and projects.
• Knowledge of electrical work is an advantage.
• Excellent computer skills and the ability to generate technical reports.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills to engage at various levels.

Conditions of Service

Technical Officer I/II PGK26,709 - PGK38,241 per annum

Domestic Market Allowance PGK1,200

(Level of appointment depends upon qualification and experience)

Application Procedure

Detailed application with curriculum vitae including certified copies of qualifications, names and addresses including email addresses, phone numbers of three (3) current referees including one from past/present employer, if any, should be sent to the address below:

The Executive Director - Human Resources

PNG University of Technology

Private Mail Bag

Lae, 411

Papua New Guinea

Applications must be compiled and sent as one PDF file to [email protected] with an indication of their earliest availability to take up the appointment.

PLEASE NOTE

• Deadline for all applications is 25th of April, 2025.
• Only shortlisted applications will be acknowledged.