Hire Technical Advisor
Job No:
17156
Location:
Port Moresby, PNG
About the Organisation
Bishop Brothers specialises in Engineering, Equipment Hire and Industrial Sales, with branches throughout Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. Customer service is the company's first priority - it is Bishop Brothers' aim to exceed customers' expectations through dedication to service, quality and continuous improvement.
About Papua New Guinea
The Independent State of Papua New Guinea lies just south of the equator, in the western Pacific to the east of Indonesia, and 160 kilometres north of the north-eastern tip of Queensland, Australia.
The total indigenous population is estimated at around 5.9 million, increasing at around 2.7% annually. There are three basic ethnic groups: Polynesians, Melanesians and Micronesians. There are also a large number of distinct tribal groups, such as the Chimbu whose 500,000 members are widely distributed, as well as the Buka, Sepik, Tolai and Papuan.
Government, law, commerce and education are conducted in English and Pidgin. There are more than 860 recorded local languages, the most widely used being Tok Pisin (Pidgin) and Motu.
About Port Moresby
Port Moresby is the capital of Papua New Guinea, and is also the country's major entry and exit point. It is a sprawling city with a population of around 300,000 and average temperatures of between 23C and 31C.
Port Moresby is also a superb natural harbour situated in the south-east corner of the country. The city boasts some famous attractions, such as the National Museum and New Parliament.
Within the city limits are situated a modern university campus and the National Botanical Garden. You can also visit the Moitaka Wildlife Sanctuary, famous for its crocodile farm.
Approximately 50km from Port Moresby, you'll find the Sogeri Plateau, which has a cool, serene environment. Some of the city's other attractions include Idler's Beach, Daugo Island and Sinasi Reef.
About the Opportunity
Bishop Brothers has an exciting international opportunity for a Technical Advisor to join their team in Port Moresby, PNG for a three year contract.
This is a hands-on role in which you will supervise and work as part of the Equipment Hire team on maintenance and repair of equipment. You will also provide efficient back-up to the Equipment Hire Manager during their absence.
Some of your specific responsibilities will include:
- Overseeing the Equipment Hire team to ensure goals in the areas of safety, customer satisfaction, productivity, long-term profitability, month end deadlines and rework are achieved;
- Travelling to remote sites to service or attend to breakdowns as required;
- Communicating clearly and effectively between clients on remote sites;
- Reporting / communicating with Hire Manager about site situations and workshop progress;
- Maintaining morale within the workforce; and
- Teaching, training and leading employees to achieve high machine efficiency and availability.
The ideal candidate for this role will be a qualified Heavy Equipment Mechanic with experience in hydraulic cranes and a supervisory background. You will have a hands-on approach, allowing you to work with local staff in the maintenance and repair of hire equipment. In addition, you will have an understanding of the civil, mining and construction sectors, along with problem-solving, decision-making and communication skills.
You will also require basic computer literacy and the ability to work effectively with a multicultural workforce. Bishop Brothers is seeking a candidate who is comfortable dealing with customers on a day-to-day basis, with the ability to negotiate short and long-term hire contracts.
This is a hands-on field role so the successful applicant will need the flexibility to travel between provinces and work on site from time to time.
This pivotal role will be a career-defining opportunity for a dedicated applicant. Bishop Brothers will reward the successful applicant with a fantastic salary circa $AUD100,000 p.a., plus car, uniform, furnished air-conditioned accommodation, along with four weeks annual leave and free annual airfares! In addition, you will have negotiable superannuation and free membership to the club of your choice!
You will achieve a strong sense of job satisfaction and personal fulfilment from working within the Equipment Hire team, and the company will provide excellent opportunities for career growth.
Bishop Brothers provides a supportive company culture, dedicated to providing extra training and development.
Apply Now for a unique opportunity to bring your skills to an exciting and exotic international location.