PNG Operations and Maintenance Trainee (Intake-11)

About us

Operation & Maintenance Intake Trainee Program

As an Operation & Maintenance Intake Trainee, you will participate in a 12-15 months scholarship program designed to prepare you for a career with ExxonMobil. Upon successful completion of the program, you will be considered for employment with ExxonMobil.
The program includes two rotational assignments, after which trainees will receive a permanent placement in either the Operations or Maintenance group. Final confirmation of employment (formal hiring) is expected around 2028, following successful completion of the program.
Upon placement, you may be considered for one of the following roles:

•    Production (Operations) Technician
•    Instrument Technician
•    Electrical Technician
•    Mechanical Technician
 

About you

Applicant to this program, must be a PNG Citizen or PNG Permanent Resident.

Operation & Maintenance Intake Trainee Requirements

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

•    Education: Completed their highest educational qualification within the past eight years.
•    Language Skills: Strong proficiency in spoken and written English.
•    Interpersonal Skills: Well-developed communication and interpersonal abilities.
•    Discipline: A clean disciplinary record.

Preferred Qualifications:
•    Technical vocational trade certificate Level II or III in Mechanical, Production, Instrumentation, Electrical, or related fields.
•    At least one year of relevant work experience.
 

Alternative Entry:
•    Grade 12 graduates with strong academic results in Mathematics, English, Physics, and Chemistry.

Successful candidates will have,
•    Excellent academic performance
•    Exceptional leadership qualities
•    Strong communications and problem-solving skills
•    Experience utilizing in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

How to apply
•    Please go to https://jobs.exxonmobil.com, type ‘PG’ under search by location,
•    Click job title ‘Operation & Maintenance Intake trainee’
•    Click on ‘Apply Now’ button and choose ‘ Apply Now’
•    Register your email address and remember your password for future login
 
•    Please follow the steps and complete / upload details until you reach the page where there is ‘Submit’ button
•    Click ‘Submit’, You can also scan the code to apply

Please note
•    Upload your documents for faster screening process (i.e. Resume, Academic transcript, Certificates, etc.)
•    We accept only online applications, and all applications must be received on or before: 31st Jul 2026.
•    Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Nothing herein is intended to override the corporate separateness of local entities. Working relationships discussed herein do not necessarily represent a reporting connection, but may reflect a functional guidance, stewardship, or service relationship. 

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