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Regardless of these categories, you are most welcome to call during NZ business hours for an informal and confidential chat about your own background and what you are looking for in your next career challenge.
Remember, a high proportion of jobs filled are never actually advertised, and we have clients who leave us with standing instructions to 'tip us a wink when you find someone good...' and they will consider the right people at any time.
You want to make sure that YOUR skills are in that arena to get ahead of the competition, especially in the current job market.
You are most welcome to submit your CV for closer - and confidential - examination.
Thank you for your interest and the very best of luck in your job search!
Rob Everall Principal - Marinejobs.co.nz Ltd
These positions are available right now.
Our main focus is on locating skilled and experienced staff for our clients, people who have the training and skills to add immediate value to an enterprise.
If the specific job listed below does not tick every box on your list, please feel free to contact us, as there may be other opportunities not yet listed here.
Please be advised that these job listings may be subject to modification without notice as clients refine their search criteria.
A final note of caution: if you are trying to find a way to get in to the marine industry to initiate a new career, we will probably not be the ideal people to assist you at this stage. The NZ Marine Industry Training Organisation is the place to start. It works alongside employers to create Trade Certified marine industry professionals in a wide range of professions.
Marine Engineers (MEC5+ & CoC)- Central Auckland (56855 / 0002)
Pending or Future Positions (yet to be instructed) for which general expressions of interest are invited now ....
Marine Electricians - NZ Registered - Auckland
Naval Architects and Marine Draughtspeople
Senior / Chartered Mechanical and Electrical Design Engineers
Superyacht Crew - Command and managerial positions
Superyacht Crew - Engineering (sail and/or motor vessel experience)
Superyacht Crew - Hospitality Staff - Day work and longer-term
(New listing) Marine Electrician - Auckland (57084 / 13-003) * Qualified with a broad range of marine sector experience - must inc. gen sets * Track record on leisure and commercial craft up to 25m * Central Auckland location
Our client is keen to secure the services of a qualified 'No Limits' Marine Electrician to lead the activities of this expanding part of their successful enterprise.
Outline Job Role: * Installation, calibration, commissioning, maintenance and servicing of all aspects of on board marine electrical systems and generator sets (electrical end only)
* Fault diagnosis, including support as needed for fellow engine workshop teams
* Customer service focus
* Commercial experience, business acumen and - most importantly - the passion to drive and develop the business unit to achieve its full potential
* Working on-site and remotely at the customer location as required
Required Qualifications and Experience:
* Trade Qualified (NZ ESTA / ESTB or recognised equivalent) as a Marine Electrician (ideally holding a 'No Limits' licence)
* Extensive work experience in the NZ marine sector, inc. DC and 230v AC and field service exposure
* Methodical and disciplined approach to work
* High levels of initiative and independence
* Self-motivated and ambitious to win success
* Effective IT skills
* Excellent communication skills and a confident and personable manner in order to promote the business effectively
* Clean NZ Driver's License
Remuneration: * Negotiable and commensurate with qualifications and commercial experience
Location: * Freemans Bay in the heart of the evolving Auckland marine precinct.
The Company: * You will be working in a sole charge role for a long-established marine engineering company, with the capabilities to support the growth of the electrical business to its full potential.
Applicants for this position must have NZ Residency or a valid NZ work permit.
Please forward your CV to Rob Everall at rob@marinejobs.co.nz or call today on +64 (0) 21 996 796 to get more information about this exciting opportunity.
(New listing) Marine Technician - Central Auckland (57084 / 13-002) · Experienced Marine Diesel Technician · Hands-on all-rounder for mechanical duties · Autonomous role - West Auckland
We are urgently looking for an experienced Marine Diesel Technician / Engineer to join our reputed central Auckland client.
Your work history will validate workshop and on-boat experience with major marine engine brands, and incorporating the latest electronic management and control systems.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Your workshop skills, honed over not less than five years, will include all routine diagnostic, servicing and maintenance work on marine diesels, plus gearbox / shaft / stern drive maintenance as well as general marine systems work as required.
You will be in contact with customers as part of the regular job, and so it is important that you can conduct yourself as an ambassador of the company.
You will be responsible for documenting and reporting all work accurately and in a timely way to ensure that the job is completed and charged appropriately.
Qualifications & Experience Sought:
Trade qualified Marine Diesel Engineer / Technician. The successful applicant will bring:
· Extensive experience diagnosing and repairing diesel engines - specific experience with Volvo Penta an advantage
· Comprehensive knowledge of marine engineering systems
· Some experience with stern drive units would be beneficial
Personal Attributes & Qualities: Applicants for this position must:
· demonstrate both mechanical and technical aptitude in a hands-on engineering environment
· have great customer awareness and the ability to instil confidence that the right man is on the job
· share a ‘right first time’ mentality
· exhibit a positive attitude and an open, straightforward and polite approach with clients and colleagues alike
· be self-motivated to provide high-quality service
· be competent in written and spoken English
· be computer literate
· possess your own hand tools
Please note: this role requires a high level of customer contact, so effective communication and interpersonal skills are considered essential to the company’s on-going growth and commercial success. It's all about attitude!
Terms:
The wage awarded will be geared to reflect what the successful candidate brings to the job and is in line with the upper market rates.
You must hold NZ Residency or a valid NZ Work Permit, and possess a full and current NZ Car Driver's licence.
Job Location:
Main workshop in Central Auckland or remotely at client’s marina berth or other vessel location.
Call us today to chat through this opportunity on 021 996 796 or forward your CV to Rob Everall via rob@marinejobs.co.nz.
(New listing) Marine Technician / Engineer - Auckland (57727 / 13-001) Position Filled • Experienced Marine Diesel or Automotive Engineering professional • Hands-on all-rounder for mechanical and some fabrication work • Autonomous role - West Auckland
We are urgently looking for an experienced Marine Diesel Technician / Engineer to join the team at Westpark Marine Engineering in Hobsonville.
Whatever your background, your experience means that you will have worked on a wide range of engine installations, up to 1000hp, and incorporating the latest electronic management and control systems.
Reports to: Managing Director
Main Duties and Responsibilities: Your workshop skills, honed over not less than five years, will include all routine diagnostic, servicing and maintenance work on marine diesels, plus gearbox / shaft / stern drive maintenance as well as general systems and electrical work as required.
The perfect candidate will also bring some basic fabrication skills in steel or aluminium using a lathe/mill.
You will be dealing directly with customers as part of the regular job, with the expectation that you will use such opportunities to proactively promote the company’s services and win future business.
You will be responsible for documenting and reporting all work accurately and in a timely way to ensure that the job is completed and charged in line with customer expectations.
You will be expected to manage your own time, typically being left unsupervised, especially when working off-site.
A company vehicle will be available during working hours.
The potential to progress certainly exists for the right candidate.
Qualifications & Experience Sought: Your work skills do not necessarily have to be trade-certified, the Westpark team values proven experience and a solid track record of skilled employment above everything else.
The successful applicant will bring: · Extensive experience diagnosing and repairing diesel engines · Comprehensive knowledge of marine engineering systems · Some experience with stern drive units would be beneficial · A good knowledge of all mechanical & 12-Volt systems on pleasure craft upwards of 30m · Fabrication, welding and machining experience a distinct advantage
You may have relevant experience in the automotive sector and now be seeking to move over to the marine sector - we’ll certainly consider your application, as this is all about finding the right person for the job.
Personal Attributes & Qualities: Applicants for this position must. · demonstrate both mechanical and technical aptitude in a hands-on engineering environment · be oriented to creating practical solutions, founded on old-fashioned common sense · share a ‘right first time’ mentality · demonstrate an enquiring mind, always ready to suggest a better approach · exhibit a positive attitude and an open, straightforward approach with those you work alongside · be self-motivated to provide high quality service · be competent in written and spoken English · be computer literate · possess your own hand tools
Please note: this role requires a high level of customer contact, so effective communication and interpersonal skills are considered essential to the company’s on-going growth and commercial success.
Terms: The normal 8-hour working day kicks off at 07:30 with a 30-minute break for lunch; flexibility over the length of the work day is appreciated and overtime paid accordingly.
However, on the occasions that the job demands it, you’ll be expected to be able to accommodate the challenge and work on to keep things on track.
The wage awarded will be geared to reflect what the successful candidate brings to the job and is in line with the upper market rates.
You must hold NZ Residency or a valid NZ Work Permit, and possess a full and current NZ Car Driver's licence.
The Company:
Westpark Marine Engineering is based at Westpark Marina, Hobsonville. The team provides an Auckland-wide service, delivering specialist vessel maintenance and marine engineering solutions, including new build and repower installations.
A Yanmar sales/service agent, the company takes on a wide range of work and represents other leading marine products as well.
Job Location: Main workshop as above or remotely at client’s marina berth or other vessel location.
Call us today to convince us that you are the person they are looking for - forward your CV to Rob Everall via rob@marinejobs.co.nz or call 021 996 796 – but don’t delay.
(New listing) Marine Electrical & Electronics Technician - Auckland (60060 / 13-001) Position Filled, but client willing to consider further applications in a few months' time, therefore listing remains posted to invite candidate enquiry.
• Autonomous role for capable and motivated electrical/electronics professional • Marine experience preferred but open to the best applicants from any relevant background with the requisite skills and attitude • Top wages paid – overtime available
Marine Electrics NZ Limited focuses primarily on the marine leisure sector, with some commercial work mixed in. It has a full time position available immediately for a qualified Marine Electrical & Electronics Technician.
Background: We are looking for someone with a proven background as an Electrical/Electronics Technician with not less than 3 years’ practical experience.
In this case, relevant practical experience and aptitude are the key criteria to be met. You may not have formal trade certification yet but you will have a proven understanding of electrical systems and be totally conversant with installing and network integration (NMEA2000) of all leading brands of Marine Electrical & Electronic equipment, including Raymarine, Nexus, and Furuno and Simrad.
Technology is constantly changing, and so we need someone that is currently working with these systems and who proactively seeks to keep up with the latest trends and developments.
Much of the work has close parallels to the duties of an Automotive Electrician, as well as an industrial electrician working with 230V.
Main responsibilities: Your primary role will be electrical & electronic fault-finding, service and installation; however, on occasions the job will also require some basic mechanical, boat plumbing and carpentry work, such as cutting out panels. Therefore, our preference will be someone who possesses a range of complementary skills & and has an eye for detail, coupled with a practical can-do approach.
You must also be someone who takes genuine pride in excellent workmanship and a job well done.
You will be expected to operate with a high level of autonomy, and therefore you’ll be adept at organising and managing your own time and be completely reliable.
Much of the work will require you to squeeze into small or difficult-to-access spaces on boats, or to access jobs via ladders and gantries whilst moving tools and equipment.
The successful applicant will be well-presented, as you will be coming into direct contact with customers. A high level of written and verbal English competence is essential.
This can be a demanding industry; clients have high expectations so you will need to cope well under pressure and deliver consistently excellent results.
You will have a full NZ driver’s license and a keen interest in the marine industry, even if coming to it from other sectors.
Package and Hours of Work: Wage and package details will be discussed in an interview and will reflect the applicant’s level of skill. Suffice to say, we are willing to pay top rates to secure the best in the business, but also open to take on someone with lesser experience but loads of the right attitude.
The working day starts at 07:30 with a 40–45-hr work week being the average; any weekend work tends to be by exception to get an urgent job completed.
Overtime is available with time-and-a-half wages paid after 9½ hrs worked over the standard work week.
Company vehicle, cell phone, laptop computer and uniform are supplied.
Location: This position is based in Auckland; however we offer an on-site service to our clients which means you will attend work offsite at Auckland City Marina’s, Boat parks etc.
Applicants for this position should have the established right to live and work in New Zealand already in place.
Please submit your expression of interest to Rob Everall at Marinejobs.co.nz Ltd by writing to rob@marinejobs.co.nz or call 021 996 796 for further information.
Skilled and experienced marine Fairers and Painters are always in demand.
Basically, if you know your trade, we should not need to list individually the sort of skills and experience we are looking for. A good platform of marine or aircraft painting experience should serve you well.
We will however need to see Trade Certification on your CV or, if not, a minimum of seven years relevant experience and evidence from referees that you are at the top of your game.
If you've been painting houses or cars or the odd boat for a mate in the back yard, sorry, but you are not for us.
Your CV should detail the vessels you've worked on, and if you are able to submit photographs of projects that you've played a significant part in, we'd like to see them as well.
We have roles through to very senior staff potentially available, so if you think one of the above might suit you, please send your CV in for review without further delay.
Write to rob@marinejobs.co.nz or call Rob Everall on +64 21 996 796 to introduce yourself.
Mechanical Fitter - Marine and Industrial - Auckland (60024 / 13-001) • Qualified Mechanical tradesperson • Experience from the marine environment an advantage but not essential • Long-term opportunity to progress within small, stable team
We are seeking to appoint a qualified Mechanical Fitter to work in the South Auckland-based workshop of Pacific Driveline Ltd. The position will require offsite work from time to time.
This is a full-time, permanent position in a small and expert team where vacancies do not arise very often for good reason.
Main duties and responsibilities:
This is a hands-on role, stripping, rebuilding andrepairing Twin Disc Marine transmissions, as well as carrying out repair work on Twin Disc Torque converters for various industrial applications.
Additionally, we shall be looking for someone with the following skills: · Basic lathe work · Basic arc welding · Micrometer/Vernier proficiency in both imperial and metric units · Use of a Depth micrometer · Shimming of bearings for both pre-load and end-float
The successful applicant will be working closely with an Australasian distribution and service team that has built significant experience in a product that has been manufactured since 1918.
There will be opportunity to progress within the team should positive leadership skills become evident.
Reports to: General Manager, Service Manager and Managing Director
Qualifications and Experience sought: You will be trade qualified in an appropriate mechanical discipline.
We need someone who can hit the ground running, so it is likely that the person we appoint will have prior post-qualifying experience in comparable positions. However, if you’re more recently qualified but can demonstrate the attitude and approach we are looking for, do not be deterred, come and talk to us.
Background training, skills and suitable experience will include Diesel Mechanic, Mechanical / Automotive / Marine Engineer or Hydraulic Engineer, and of course transmissions and gearbox experience will be of particular interest.
You will be able to demonstrate the ability to read and interpret technical drawings &workshop manuals. This also means that you will be IT literate to drive the computer that most of this information resides on.
Previous experience within the Marine mechanical environment is desirable but is not essential.
Personal Attributes and Qualities sought: • Very capable in a technical, hands-on engineering environment • Analytical thinker with an orientation to solutions • Enquiring and proactive mind, always ready to suggest a better approach • Positive attitude • Attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy considered essential • Ability to work unsupervised whilst producing work of a very high standard • Self-motivated to provide quality and customer service in order to secure further business at every opportunity, and to help the company extend its service offering • Ambitious to build your career with a long-term perspective and potentially a move towards management • Clear verbal and written communication skills
… but at the end of the day it will be all about your attitude.
Training will be provided on an ongoing basis.
Terms: The normal start time is 07:30 a.m. although some flexibility is possible to achieve ‘best fit’ to circumstances for the right person. This is a salaried position with a 40-hour working week; overtime hours accumulated to be taken as time off in lieu.
The Company: Pacific Driveline is the New Zealand distributor for the range of Twin Disc products, including Marine Transmissions, Surface Drives and Electronic Controls. Twin Disc transmission solutions have been around for nigh on a century and support diverse plant and equipment including shredders and wood chippers in the logging sector, irrigation pumps, crash-fire rescue vehicles, earth moving equipment and - of course - marine propulsion, ranging from small to very large installations.
PDL supports leading brands such as: Volvo, PRM, ZF-Hurth, Kanzaki, Borg Warner, Capitol, MPM and Niiagata.
Working with sister company, Henleys Propellers & Marine Ltd, which came under common ownership in 2000, the team is able to design and deliver compete driveline solutions for marine and industrial applications, including couplings, torque converters, power take-offs, propellers and drivetrain repairs and refurbishments.
Job Location: Most work is performed on site, but on occasion work necessarily shifts to a customer’s boat or offsite location, as required.
Based in Manukau workshop premises, plans are in place to relocate the company to new combined location (together with Henleys Propellers) somewhat closer to central Auckland within the next two years.
Applicants for this position should ideally have NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit. Other overseas applications will be considered where experience has been gathered on similar equipment in roles demanding a comparable level of expertise and capability.
To apply for this role, write to Rob Everall at Marinejobs.co.nz Ltd at rob@marinejobs.co.nz or phone 021 996 796 to discuss the company's requirements in more detail.
Trade Qualified and Experienced Marine Technician - Sydney, Australia (60018 / 13-001) • Trade Certified Marine Technician • Proven workshop experience with main marine brands • Mature and motivated individual ready to work as part of a team
Based at Gladesville Bridge Marina in Sydney, Superior Marine Services is a one-stop location for mechanical and shipwright installations, repairs, maintenance and slip services, with work performed on a huge range of luxury, leisure and commercial craft. The team also provides a mobile on-land/-water service to the boat, whether at the customer’s home, work, slipway, marina berth or mooring.
Key brands supported include Cummins, Detroit, Volvo Penta, Mercury/Mercruiser and Onan, and as an agent the company carries all of the special tooling and diagnostic kit required.
The search is on for a trade qualified Marine Technician to join the team. Your post-qualification experience, gleaned over a number of years in the marine sector, will ideally cover a broad range, having ideally worked with marine diesel/petrol inboard plus two/four stroke petrol outboard motors, as well as stern- and sail-drives, although specific experience and training with Mercruiser will carry substantial weight in our final evaluation.
Duties and responsibilities will include: · Detailed fault diagnosis, full strip down and engine rebuild/reconditioning services · New engine installation and fit out, together with ancillary engine systems (fuel, electrical power, steering, hydraulics) and dedicated engine instrumentation · Sea trials of customer vessels · Working as part of a team and guiding apprentices and tradesmen alike
We’ll be looking for evidence of solid skills and experience in these areas through direct feedback from your referees and review of your manufacturer training records.
Required Qualifications and Experience: · Trade Qualified (NZ or recognised equivalent) as a Marine Mechanic/Technician · Main brand experience in a busy workshop, working in an autonomous role · Methodical and disciplined approach to work according to manufacturer procedures and guidelines · Able to work unsupervised · Confident with parts identification and ordering from suppliers · Clean and tidy worker who likes to keep the workplace the same way · Boat and car driver’s licence, diving tickets and commercial vessel operator tickets a bonus
Ongoing technical training will be available.
Personal Profile: Finding the right personality is of equal or greater importance to the skills and knowledge you will bring. We are looking for a mature attitude, someone who is self-motivated and who will bring plenty of initiative and genuine passion to their work as part of a skilled team of marine professionals.
You will also evidence effective communication skills and a confident and personable manner.
Salary and Package Earnings are AUS $58k plus overtime available. The team works a 40-hour week, which means that every fifth week you will have accrued a day off for time worked over the standard 38 hours. Standard 4 weeks’ holiday per annum
Upon commencement, all work will be on site in the company facilities; in due course, consideration will be given to adding your skills to the mobile team, equipped with a vehicle and a cell phone.
We do not expect this position to remain open for very long, so send your CV and covering letter without further delay to Rob Everall of Marinejobs, by writing to rob@marinejobs.co.nz , or call him on +64 21 996 796 to introduce yourself.
Opening in Hong Kong (tba) If you are practical, capable, have some experience/trade training behind you but want to take that offshore for some OE, then this opportunity might be of interest to you?
Our prestigious client is in search of ' a relatively handy young person who can handle electrical / refrigeration and mechanical type challenges'. Sounds like they need a Kiwi for the job! Suffice to say, it is a marine-centric operation where a 'boatie' would fit right in. It may not bring in huge $'s (and let's face it, HK is not known for being a cheap place to live!) but it would be a great way to secure a safe foothold in one of the world's great cities and build on your experience.
Interested to know more? Call Rob Everall at Marinejobs on +64 21 996 796 or drop him a line at rob@marinejobs.co.nz.
Experienced Marine Electrical Technicians and Engineers - Asia (60012 / 13-001) Our client is an internationally-recognised marine dealer and service agent of long-standing, representing some of the leading marine boat brands and with a footprint in no less than eight principal Asian markets for sales, after-sales and service support.
Most of their dealings are with new/nearly new vessels. Apart from new yacht commissioning and warranty repairwork, the team gets involved in plenty of A/C and electrical systems work.
Modern yacht systems, especially the larger yachts, grow increasingly complex, and this continues to push the threshold for skills and knowledge up for both electrical diagnostics and A/C systems.
The company has a multinational technician team, comprised of a large number of local technicians and supplemented by a lesser number of western-trained technicians placed in key positions to both provide a level of professional experience not easily available locally and to raise the skill levels by sharing their experience.
While we do not have a specific vacancies listed today, with a large team spread over eight operational centres, things can change very quickly, and gaps have to be filled at fairly short notice to maintain service levels.
Therefore, we are inviting expressions of interest from those interested to explore these opportunities in the near future. Broadly speaking, the ideal candidate would be a Trade qualified and highly-competent diagnostic Marine Electrician with a good understanding of A/C systems.
Additionally, those candidates bringing solid experience at a more senior foreman/managerial level would also be of interest.
High on the list of personal attributes sought are an analytical approach to tasks and good work ethics, coupled with a very strong focus on delivering superlative customer service.
There are IMMEDIATE opportunities in: * Sanya, China – Technician Manager to run and train a small 2-man team.
* Hong Kong – Technician - adding depth to an existing small technician team, commissioning new yachts and maintaining the systems on HK-based yachts of all sizes. Also occasional support to 2 China service centres.
* (September 2013) Phuket, Thailand – General Boat Technician - general hand to work alongside a service manager and an experienced technician.
If this sounds interesting to you, please forward your CV and a short introductory cover letter to Rob Everall at Marinejobs. Call +64 21 996 796 or write to rob@marinejobs.co.nz.
Marine Engineer - Private Charter Vessel, Sydney and Queensland, Australia (60008 / 13-001) URGENT!! • Qualified Marine Engineer - Sole Charge - MED1 / MEC3 mandatory • Luxury vessel recently refitted, small crew • Solid remuneration package
Vessel & Company: our client operates its own charter vessel, a Christensen motor yacht, constructed in 1991 and fully refitted in 2007, she is considered a ‘flawless example of craftsmanship and elegance’. She can accommodate up to 10 guests and 6 crew.
Home port is Sydney, Australia, but three to four months every year are spent cruising further north in Queensland.
Role: Chief Engineer (sole engineering crew)
Qualifications required: MED1 - Under QLD registration, ships operating within the Great Barrier Reef require an MED Grade 1 for Ships between 750 kW – 1500 kW, equivalent to NZ MEC3
Primary duties include but are not confined to: • Co-ordinate all planned maintenance schedules with the Captain, First Officer and Chief Stewardess.
• Ensure the proper running, maintenance and repair of all mechanical, electrical and electronic equipment. This comprises all machinery in the engine room, together with domestic, bridge and deck equipment.
• Instigate preventative maintenance procedures for all mechanical equipment.
• Ensure completion of all aspects of the engine room’s technical and cosmetic maintenance, which includes: cleaning, polishing, prepping and, when appropriate, painting, according to the procedures outlined by the Captain.
• Ensure detailed, accurate and up-to-date- logs are created and maintained for all equipment, systems and engineering activities.
• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date inventory of spare parts, technical consumables and tools.
• Assist as necessary in the manoeuvring, line/fender handling, anchor handling, tender launching and handling, and generally assist on deck as needed for the safe and effective execution of guest activities.
• Assist in the conduct of bridge watches, harbour watches and anchor watches as directed by the Captain.
• Application of all ships policies and procedures and compliance with all SMS and regulatory aspects or operating the vessel at all times.
• Work with the First Officer to ensure that the crew are properly familiar, trained and drilled in all safety operations according to the SMS.
Start Date:urgent! (Short term solution in place, long term crew member sought)
Salary: AUS $8000 per month for an average 5-day week and 4 weeks holiday each year.
Please forward your CV to Rob Everall of Marinejobs without delay, by writing to rob@marinejobs.co.nz or call him on +64 21 996 796.
Aluminium Boat Builder - Napier, Hawkes Bay (59512 / 13-002) • Experienced and skilled Alloy Boat Builder • Growing business - fantastic product • Small team – total involvement ‘end-to-end’ in the product
Consistent growth, strong sales and a recent increase in capacity, following a move to a new site, have created an opportunity for an experienced Alloy Boat Builder to join the team at Dickey Boats in the Hawkes Bay.
Hitherto, the main output has been very distinctive (and acclaimed) semi-custom aluminium alloy boats up to about 32’; new facilities have created scope for vessels up to twice that size, and this is where this business is heading. Fresh experience on larger builds coming into the team will therefore be very welcome as the company gears up to extend its reach.
This team has a distinctive ‘personality’ and approach to the way it does things, and they are searching for someone who will feel at home and who will have the skills and experience to perform from day one.
Therefore, at the top of the list of requirements are those qualities which will ensure you fit snugly into the operation: you’ll be someone who is highly self-motivated, energetic, extremely professional and who enjoys working in a small, quality-driven team.
You will have extensive experience in boat building and welding in alloy and/or steel, the ability to work effectively under pressure and to deadlines, along with a genuine commitment to continuous improvement.
A high level of expertise in aluminium MIG welding is considered absolutely critical, due to the nature of these particular boats, which are constructed to superlative levels of strength, accuracy and finish. Indeed, reviewers have likened the Dickey product to a seagoing Bentley, such is the focus on detail and the ability of the owner to tailor the design to reflect his or her subtle preferences.
You will also be able to fabricate from technical drawings and plans, and be comfortable to discuss these with the designers, if and when the need arises.
Of equal importance will be your ability to work autonomously with a focus on producing work of consistently high quality, commensurate with the brand.
All applicants selected for interview will be requested to carry out (at least) a trade test to show us what you can do with alloy.
If you would like to find out more about this position, please give Rob Everall a call on +64 (0) 21 996 796 or alternatively send your application details in the strictest confidence to rob@marinejobs.co.nz.
We are open to consider applications from overseas in order to secure someone with the right level of skills and experience, but your background must be from the medium-to-large-sized alloy boat building sector to be considered credible.
Experienced Cabinet Maker / Marine Fit Out – Leading Hand - Vancouver (59235 / 13-001) • Trade Cert. Leading Hand Cabinet Maker / Marine Joiner • Background in new build fit-out and refit / repair projects mandatory • Track record of experience at leadership level
Platinum Marine (2010) Ltd is seeking an experienced Manager or senior Leading Hand to join their leadership team. This is a senior role in Vancouver’s largest yacht service facility, operating at the premium end of the leisure marine sector as well as with commercial customers.
Primary Responsibilities: • Oversee the production of high quality interior joinery and woodwork for all projects, including finishing and polishing
• Co-ordinate all interior fit out work for your own team(s) of staff (including sub-contractors as required) as well as co-ordinating with the other trade teams to ensure efficient deployment of resources against the overall workflow plan
• Recruit and actively manage those people under your responsibility, including developmental and disciplinary matters
• Source and purchase tools and materials
• Prepare progress reports for the management team and participate in the management process of the business
• Liaise with customers, owners and designers, including quoting or supporting quotation work and tenders as part of a larger project
• Responsible for work place safety
Person Specification: the right applicant will possess the following qualities and professional experience:
• Trade Certified in a relevant marine trade craft (Cabinetmaker, Shipwright, etc.)
• Work experience of not less than ten years after qualification, to include time spent bearing leadership responsibilities
• Experience in the yachting building, repair and refit market ranging from vessels of 40’ to 130’
• A capable ‘all-rounder’, the combination of a firm but fair leader and an effective hands-on tradesman who will lead his team from the front and take personal responsibility for their ongoing development and progression
• Energetic , well-organised and highly self-motivated
• Able to communicate requirements and expectations to your team effectively
• Neat and orderly work habits
• Experience of working within an ISO/Quality-centric environment
• Well-versed in current workplace safety practices and the consistent application of these to the work place
• Computer literate, and capable with Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project
• Design experience (ideally including familiarity with - or actual use of - a CAD design package) is a distinct advantage
• Hold a current drivers’ license and passport and be able to travel if and when required
• Be a person of standing and be willing to submit to background checks and/or drug testing if required
Package: Compensation will be commensurate with experience and what you will bring to the business from day one.
Eligibility: Platinum Marine (2010) Ltd is willing to look globally for the right person to complement their team. Relocation will be supported for the right candidate.
Application: If you are that right person, please email a resume with cover letter to rob@marinejobs.co.nz or call Rob Everall on +64 21 996 796 for a chat without further delay.
If calling New Zealand from overseas, please bear in mind the time difference to your own location.
Calls outside normal office hours can be arranged via prior e-mail contact.
Please note tht this summary is a draft and pending customer sign off - certain details may be subject to modification.
Supervisor - Marine and Industrial Engineering - Auckland (57604 / 13-001) Position Filled • Charismatic 'hands on' team leader, experienced in heavy-duty marine steel repairs • Committed to high performance and customer service • Ship building & repair experience preferred
This well-established company is a leading supplier of marine repair and industrial maintenance services in New Zealand.
It seeks an experienced marine fabricator/tradesman to lead the steel fabrication and fitting team in the field. The role will involve a demanding combination of marine engineering and repair / fabrication challenges on a wide range of projects, often with tight deadlines.
We need a strong ‘all-rounder’, marine-qualified and always willing to get their hands dirty to get the job done (if you’re looking to drive a desk, this is absolutely not the job for you!)
Key criteria to be considered a candidate for this position include:
• expertise in marine structural steel - welding, fabrication and construction techniques
• firm and decisive leadership style, someone who can handle pressure and juggle multiple priorities across the team
• self-motivation, drive, commitment and the ability to motivate those you lead
• passionate about customer service
• confident interpersonal and communication skills
• disciplined administrative approach and an eye for important details
• computer literate (MS Word, Excel and Outlook)
• time worked in the NZ commercial marine sector (may also inc. fisheries / merchant marine experience) would certainly be considered an advantage
This is a role that will offer plenty of challenge but in return you will be appropriately rewarded and there is the opportunity to progress within the company.
An attractive remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful candidate, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Interested? You are welcome to call Rob Everall for an informal and confidential discussion on 021 996 796 or forward your CV for closer consideration to rob@marinejobs.co.nz .
(New potential listing) Hydraulics Professional - NZ (Pending 2013) This is advance notice of a potential role.
At this stage we are not permitted to share more information about the role, as it is not yet fiinalised and commercially sensitive, but if you are an experienced Hydraulics Technician in search of a new career challenge within a well-established and respected enterprise, it may pay to forward your details to us to hold for future reference.
Prior marine sector experience is preferred although not critical for a successful application.
To register your potential interest, simply forward your CV to rob@marinejobs.co.nz with a suitable covering note to position your situation.
Please don't call expecting to discuss the positon, though, because I am unable to disclose further information, for now at least. Suffice to say, it should be a great challenge for the right person.
Applicants should already have the established right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this role.
Snr Factory Engineer (1) Baader Tech - Fish Processing Plant - Nelson-based, NZ (59785 / 12-003) · Experienced factory fish processing plant Engineer/Technician (Baader Tech.) · Trade Certified in relevant Engineering discipline, with sea-time · Excellent salary, according to experience, start Jan-2013
Our client has a challenging and well-paid role, assuming responsibility for the Baader fish processing plant aboard one of its factory vessels.
You will be trade certified in a relevant engineering discipline, such as Fitter & Turner/Welder, and will bring experience in the calibration and operation of complex, high-speed fish processing machinery which is ‘mission critical’ to ensure a profitable voyage.
Given the nature of this demanding job, you will have been to sea before in a comparable role.
Position: Fish processing plant Engineer to join factory trawler operating from Nelson, NZ (from January 2013). Rotation role with average voyages of up to 6 weeks’ duration.
Purpose of the role: To ensure factory fish filleting machinery and other processing equipment on the factory deck is optimised, whilst maintaining or exceeding agreed fillet recovery rates from the processed catch.
Reports to: Chief Engineer
Line reports: Factory Engineer (2); trainee staff
Primary Responsibilities are: · To maintain and optimise utilisation of factory fish filleting machinery through innovation and continuous improvement. · To develop and maintain a preventative maintenance programme for the factory deck, whilst keeping to budget. · To maintain all conveyor belts, trio skinning machines, hydraulics and pumps, such that utilisation is optimised at all times. · To monitor and maintain all electrical systems on the factory deck, including lights and motors for filleting machines. · To manage and maintain adequate inventories of consumables and spare parts to ensure minimal downtime. · To undertake all stainless steel repairs, including welding as required. · To undertake repairs and maintenance in the fishmeal plant, to assist in the engine room or with fish processing duties on the factory deck, as directed by the Chief Engineer. · To undertake work-bys during port calls, and to attend vessel management meetings during trips off, as required and directed by the Chief Engineer. · The Factory Engineer(1) is also responsible for training the Factory Engineer (2) and therefore will be required to work alongside more junior staff members and mentor his/her professional development as required. · To help co-ordinate training of Factory Engineers throughout the Group fleet. · Achievement of Key Performance Measures aligned with these responsibilities.
Core Competencies key to this business are that you … · Communicate well · Work in a team · Focus on the customer · Demonstrate innovation · Build good relationships · Operate and manage according to company health and safety policies, procedures and operational practices.
Core Competencies specific to this role are: · Trade Qualified in Fitting & Turning, Fitting & Welding or similar professional engineering trade which has ideally included experience of welding stainless steel to ‘food grade’ standards · Prior sea-going fisheries experience working with comparable machinery (mandatory to be considered a candidate) · Focus on planned and preventative maintenance · Problem solving skills · Proactive approach to addressing issues as they arise · Effective communication skills and willingness to train up more junior engineering staff.
Salary: Negotiable and commensurate with experience and qualifications. The salary range available will be discussed with viable Applicants at the point of a formal application being lodged.
Start Date: Ongoing search for skilled candidates on a voyage-by-voyage basis, but the next opportunity is January 2013.
Applications are invited from all suitably qualified and experienced candidates.
Please contact Rob Everall at rob@marinejobs.co.nz urgently, or call on +64 21 996 796 to discuss this exciting opportunity.
Marine Electrical Engineer - Hong Kong (59958 / 12-001) • Trade Qualified Marine Electrical professional to join small team • Self-starter with focus on delivering great service • Lots of variety
Position: A vacancy is available immediately for a Trade Certified and experienced Marine Electrical professional to join Piercey Marine Ltd in Hong Kong.
Reports to: Managing Director
Purpose of the role: This is a hands-on job with responsibility for carrying out marine electrical engineering work on pleasure boats. Prior Leading Hand or supervisory experience will be considered an advantage.
Requirements and Responsibilities: • Trade Certified Electrical Technician or Engineer with not less than 5 years’ post-qualifying commercial experience in a comparable role(s), typically working hands-on in a wide range leisure craft (sail and power) • Good working knowledge of marine electrics: 12 volt, 240 volt and 3-Phase • Servicing, repair and new installation of on-board equipment, in particular: - air conditioning and chiller systems and on-board electrical systems; - all other marine systems knowledge a bonus • Fault-finding skills relevant to these systems • Any combination experience in the following areas will count in your favour: - working with the CE and ABYC (or comparable) standards - proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel etc.) • A recognised national or International Driving Licence will be required.
Your role will bring you into direct contact with customers and suppliers, and so we really want someone with the interpersonal skills to deal confidently with people at all levels.
Personal Profile: • Enthusiastic and energetic approach to life with an appetite for hard work • Genuine desire to deliver great customer service • Commercially astute and always looking for new opportunities with both existing and new customers • Ideally, some experience of having lived and worked overseas to enable some expectation of life in Hong Kong. Summer temperatures may rise to 30C with high humidity levels - plus an occasional typhoon - and drop to about 15C in winter.
Terms: • Salary: To be negotiated • Vehicle: provided • Cell phone: provided • Working hours: there are two systems in Hong Kong: - 09:00 to 18:00 Monday to Friday inclusive - 08:00 to 17:00 Monday to Saturday inclusive • The company will support obtaining the necessary work visa and Hong Kong identity card
About the business:
Piercey Marine Ltd: Based in Hong Kong, Piercey Marine has a 30-year track record as a supplier of marine equipment and for the installation, repair and service/maintenance of generators, air-conditioning systems and miscellaneous marine systems to a wide range of clients.
Please submit your application to Rob Everall of Marinejobs.co.nz Ltd, based in Auckland, NZ. You can write to Rob via rob@marinejobs.co.nz or call him on +64 21 996 796.
Marine Electrical Technician - Vancouver, Canada (59942 / 12-001) * Trade Qualified Marine Electrical expertise * Strong diagnostic skills coupled to great workmanship * Work around the waters of beautiful British Columbia - must be a 'boatie'!
Position: A vacancy is available immediately for a Marine Electrical Technician to conduct on-board installation and trouble- shooting aboard clients' vessels, which range in size from 25 – 130’. A lot of the work is rewiring and system replacement/upgrade, with most projects lasting one or two weeks, so there will be plenty of variety in the work, where the focus is on turning out a great result every time. Working hours can vary according to the specific project, and most work is done on the vessel in situ in its berth or at its mooring.
The successful applicant will be joining a professional and client-oriented company staffed with young and enthusiastic people.
Main Responsibilities include (but are not limited to): • Design, install, and commission DC & AC systems. This includes: inverter/chargers, distribution panels, batteries, wiring, solar arrays, etc.
• Design, install, and commission Navigation, Communication, and Entertainment systems. This includes: chart-plotters, radar, AIS, sounders, sonar, wind and depth instruments, VHF and SSB radios, satellite TV, etc.
• Use Microsoft Visio to create customer-friendly, comprehensively-labelled system diagrams
• Interact with various suppliers and distributors to procure job-specific materials
• Maintain effective communication with Lead Tech and office throughout each project for direction and confirmation of client's needs, job descriptions, and progress reports
• Document work with before and after photographs
• Submit all job-related documentation daily and a full set of paperwork within 24-hrs of completing a job
• Maintain a clean, orderly workspace and ensure clients’ vessels are immaculately clean at the day’s end
• Accountable for the correctness, accuracy, and all workmanship of electrical and electronics work
Qualifying Requirements: • extensive electrical and electronics installation and troubleshooting experience in the recreational marine industry • expert marine electronics product knowledge • able to work from existing electrical knowledge, blueprints and technical manuals • able to work remotely and without direct supervision, whilst maintaining an excellent quality of work • must have or provide personal marine electrical and electronics tool kit • must have valid full drivers' license
Personal Skills Profile: The successful applicant will have installed and diagnosed problems with a comprehensive range of marine electrical devices and marine electronics, on many hundreds of recreational vessels.
Your skills and experience will typically have been gained after not less than 5 years (preferably 8+ yrs) of full-time marine electrical technician (marine electrician) experience on recreational vessels. A service company background is preferred, although valid experience from a production or factory environment will be considered.
The bottom line, however, is that you MUST love boats, because this is a business full of passionate marine people looking for someone similarly afflicted.
You must have: • thorough experience and expertise across a broad range of marine electrical and electronics equipment and electrical installations on most types of recreational vessel
• expert-level electrical problem solving, troubleshooting, and diagnosing ability with experience of meticulous trouble- shooting and correcting poor electrical work left behind by lesser tradespeople
• detailed, thorough knowledge of proper marine electrical standards of workmanship, and product installation knowledge (i.e. ABYC Marine Electrical and NMEA Advanced Marine Electrical Installer certification, or recognised equivalent)
• expert-level workmanship skills
• the ability to perform multiple tasks and meet critical deadlines
• effective communication skills (interpersonal and written)
• strong team work ethic and the willingness to work effectively with other tradespeople
• experience creating and maintaining up-to-date work documentation
• organizational skills
• Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) on a PC
In addition, if you have any experience in any of Microsoft Visio software, Wiki editing or the creation of wooden / plastic fascias and panel covers, these will each count in your favour.
Personality Profile: • Integrity and honesty • Demonstrates initiative and thinks on their feet • Analytical thinker and determined problem solver • Ability to work well with a team and get along with clients, co-workers and suppliers alike • Effective time-management and prioritisation skills • Energetic, proactive and resourceful • Systematic worker with meticulous attention to detail and focus on quality • Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision
Terms: This is a permanent full-time role and pay will be determined in relation to the skills and experience you deliver on day one to hit the ground running.
If joining from overseas, the company will consider sponsorship of the right individual.
About the business: Pacific Yacht Systems Pacific Yacht Systems Inc. is a marine electronics and electrical systems specialist, based in Richmond (Vancouver, Canada).
The company delivers services to yachts throughout the Lower Mainland and other areas of coastal British Columbia.
To apply: Please ensure your application is complete and explicitly identifies the skills and capabilities outlined above. You should submit a comprehensive CV and a covering letter outlining your past marine electrical experience and interest in PYS.
Please send your application to: Rob Everall of Marinejobs.co.nz Ltd, who can be reached at rob@marinejobs.co.nz or call him on +64 21 996 796.
MARINE SECOND ENGINEER - ABU DHABI (58986 / 12-012) * Luxurious privately-owned Motor Yacht 73m LOA (240') * Permanent role – minimum Y3 ticket * Euro €7,250 per month (tax free)
A valued and high-profile client in Abu Dhabi urgently requires an experienced Second Engineer aboard a very substantial semi-displacement private motor yacht. Built in 2007, she weighs some 827 tonnes and her twin MTU's will take her up to 27 knots max. and allow a 25 knot cruise. She can cater for up to 18 guests and carries approximately 16 crew.
QUALIFICATIONS: - You will be qualified to a minimum level of Second Engineer with a Y3 ticket - STCW95 - ENG1 - ISM and ISPS qualifications and work experience preferred - Excellent standard of spoken and written English
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES & PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: - Track record of experience on large yachts (private or charter) is preferred - Calm and diplomatic disposition, and able to maintain cool professionalism within a crew of mixed nationalities at all times - Prior experience of operating in Gulf Waters will be an advantage, together with an understanding of the ways/limitations of life in the Middle East - Non-smoker preferred
PACKAGE: - Monthly Salary: EURO €7,250 per month* - Leave Entitlement – 30 days per year - One Paid return flight to nominated ‘home’ destination - Medical and Dental Insurance
* Salaries are paid tax-free in the UAE.
Please send your application to Rob Everall of Marinejobs.co.nz Ltd, by writing to rob@marinejobs.co.nzor by calling Rob direct on +64 (0) 21 996 796.
Service Manager / Diesel Mechanic / Marine Diesel Engineer – Marlborough (59915 / 12-001) • Hands-on Diesel Engine professional • Service management / leadership track record • Work / Life Balance? A genuine opportunity to secure a meaningful stake in the business - and your future – in the lifestyle location of the Marlborough Sounds
Our client is in search of an experienced Diesel Mechanic / Engineer, ideally with a marine and service management background, to take up a pivotal role in the business.
Key aspects of the role mean you will be responsible for: • Overseeing all aspects of workshop operations • Developing business opportunities through excellent service and a proactive approach to the operation as a whole • Liaising with customers in a professional manner • Scheduling jobs and procuring parts for work in hand • Working hands-on in the workshop when required • Supporting the ongoing development of the workshop staff and business capabilities
Skills & Experience required: • Strong technical knowledge on a broad range of products, with a core focus on marine diesel engines and related on-board marine systems • Volvo Penta training and work experience an advantage • Previous service management experience preferred or at least a senior mechanic / workshop Leading Hand track record • Leadership experience with the ability to organise and manage staff and jobs • Effective communication skills, both interpersonal and written • Commercial awareness and (ideally) some entrepreneurial flair • Self-motivated - if you have had your own business previously and made a success of it, you will be of particular interest.
Terms: This is somewhat more than an employment opportunity – the chance to invest in a one-third stake in the business is on offer, and we’ll happily fill you in on the background details when we speak. Be assured that this is not a cash call in disguise! The first priority is your professional capability and what that will bring to the company; the financial aspects of any investment are very much secondary, but add a further dimension to the proposition overall. The company is ready to discuss a variety of ways to realise that side of the offer
A market-rate salary is available, plus a work van plus profit share (as a shareholder).
Start Date: ongoing, seasonally.
The Business: Under current ownership since 2009, it has its own hard-stand area. The business mix is mainly leisure motor/trailer boat focused at present, with some commercial work and plenty of local potential to develop that further.
This is primarily a weekday operation, open between 8am and 4.30pm, with some Saturday morning opening, according to seasonal customer demand.
Remote customers can enjoy a full custodial service, to ensure that the boat is ready to leave the dock when they arrive to make the most of every precious weekend.
If this sounds like the sort of opportunity that you have been waiting for, please forward your CV to Rob Everall at Marinejobs. Write to rob@marinejobs.co.nz or call 021 996 796 for more information.
Marine Engineer - Prawn Fisheries - Perth, W. Australia (59895 / 12-001) • MED2 ticket (or better) • Capable ‘hands-on’ all-rounder, with fisheries experience preferred • Guaranteed minimum earnings with on-deck bonus
NB: The position as detailed below has already been filled, but the company would still like to hear from potential candidates for other roles.
Position: Sole charge Engineer aboard 25m prawn trawler based in Perth, Western Australia. Voyages in the nearshore coastal waters of WA are for 16 weeks (August to November) for tiger prawns + 8-10 weeks (mid-March to mid-May) for banana prawns (seasonal dates to apply). In these periods, the vessel remains at sea and is serviced from a barge. The position may optionally be permanent to cover refit work on the company’s four vessels when not catching.
Purpose of the role: To assume sole responsibility to manage the mechanical and electrical performance of the vessel’s propulsion, fishing, processing refrigeration and ancillary systems in a safe and efficient manner and to ensure operability. To assist as Deck crew during the voyages. (If a permanent appointment) To work on other boats and carry out refit and repair/maintenance work to the fleet in the off-season.
Reports to: Skipper
Main Responsibilities include: • To ensure all vessel machinery and equipment is maintained in a safe and working order. • To achieve optimum performance from the engine and vessel systems at all times, and to ensure that accurate records are kept of consumption and performance data. • To ensure all engineering functions are undertaken in compliance with OSH, Dept. of Fisheries and all other applicable State/national regulations. • To maintain an adequate inventory of spares, tools and stores for voyages. • To work in conjunction with the Skipper and shore management to ensure preventative maintenance and survey work is undertaken effectively and efficiently at agreed times. • To manage work undertaken by shore side contractors such that it is completed effectively and within the agreed budget. • To work as a member of the deck crew.
Core Personal Competencies include the ability to… • Communicate well • Work in a team • Be innovative and self-reliant • Build effective working relationships with other crew • Operate/manage according to company health and safety policies and procedures.
Core Competencies specific to this role are: • MED2 Engineer’s ticket or better • Experience working with mechanical, electrical, two-stage refrigeration and hydraulic systems • Specific experience with Caterpillar marine diesel engines an advantage • Problem-solving skills • Integrity and well-reasoned judgement • Commitment to preventative maintenance systems
Salary: Guaranteed minimum of AUD$2,000 per week when at sea. Working as a member of the deck crew also creates participation in the catch bonus on top of the guaranteed minimum earnings (i.e. you receive the greater weekly sum, not less than $2K p/wk). The company will pay for flights and insurance.
Start Date: Immediate (and urgent)
Applications: Please contact Rob Everall at Marinejobs.co.nz Ltd by emailing to rob@marinejobs.co.nz, or call +64 21 996 796 for a confidential chat in office hours.
Marine Chief Engineer - Nelson (59785 / 12-004) • Marine Engineer Class 4 (or better); First Class Diesel Trawler Engineer (1DTE) ticket • Track record at sea on comparable vessel(s) • Excellent salary
Position: Chief Engineer to join stern trawler (42.5m, 1048gt), based in Nelson. Average voyages are of 3-week duration.
Purpose of the role: To manage the mechanical and electrical performance of the vessel’s propulsion, fishing and ancillary systems in a safe and efficient manner.
Reports to: Skipper
Line reports: None – sole charge position
Main Responsibilities include: • To ensure all vessel machinery and equipment is maintained in a safe and working order and that all staff are trained and competent in the use of safety equipment and systems. • To achieve optimum performance from the engine room at all times, and to ensure that accurate records are kept of consumption and performance data. • To recruit, lead and manage the engine room staff, including staff training and development. • To ensure all engineering functions are undertaken in compliance with OSH, MSA, MinFish and FICC requirements. • To work in conjunction with Skipper and shore management to ensure preventative maintenance and survey work is undertaken effectively and efficiently at agreed times. • To maintain an adequate inventory of spares, tools and stores for voyages. • To manage work undertaken by shore side contractors, such that it is completed effectively and within the agreed budget. • Achievement of Key Performance Measures aligned with these responsibilities
Core Competencies key to this business are the ability to… • Communicate well • Work in a team • Focus on the customer • Be innovative • Build good relationships • Involve employees • Operate/manage according to company health and safety policies and procedures.
Core Competencies specific to this role are: • 1st Class DTE ticket / MEC4 STCW III/1 • Problem solving skills • Sound people management skills • Integrity and well-reasoned judgement • Ability to build effective working relationships with other crew, staff and external contacts • Commitment to preventative maintenance systems • Ability to monitor internal and external trends pertaining to marine engineering operations • Well-developed oral, written and numeracy skills.
Salary: Negotiable and commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Start Date: Ongoing requirement - all interest welcome. Applications are invited from all candidates – however, if you do not already have the right to live and work in New Zealand, or are at least close to achieving that with much of the groundwork already done, then you may not be considered a viable candidate due to time scales.
Applications: Please forward your CV and a covering letter to Rob Everall at Marinejobs.co.nz Ltd by emailing to rob@marinejobs.co.nz, or call +64 21 996 796 for a confidential chat in office hours.
Vancouver, Canada - range of roles (59235 / 12-00*)
* Marine Electrician - Leading Hand / Foreman and Marine Electricians
* Marine Paint Leading Hand / Foreman * Cabinet Maker Leading Hand / Foreman(top priority) plus experienced cabinetry / fit out staff
* Mechanical / Systems Leading Hand / Foreman
There are a range of vacant roles at Platinum Yachts (2010) Ltd in Canada. The company is seeking skilled and experienced marine trades professionals to fulfil a wide range of roles, and there are opportunities for those with leadership experience as well. Some positions are of a higher priority to fill than others.
You can read a little more about a typical position in the role advertised below for a Project Manager.
It can take time for Visas to be processed and issued, so don't delay, lodge your interest today and get the ball rolling.
Experienced Project Manager - Marine Leisure and Commercial - Vancouver (59235 / 12-001) * Multi-faceted Project Manager and leadership role * Minimum 10 years relevant experience (inc. sea time) on projects to CAD$10m * Remuneration and Bonus package plus relocation
Platinum Marine (2010) Ltd is looking to expand their Project Management team. This is a senior role in Vancouver’s largest yacht service facility, operating at the premium end of the leisure marine sector as well as with commercial customers.
Roles in this team do not become available very often, and there is a genuine opening for the right person to come aboard and make this challenge their own.
Primary Responsibilities: As a project manager you will: · Outline and plan project schedules and update throughout the project · Identify and forecast resources needed for project completion · Negotiate contracts with suppliers and subcontractors · Organize multi-discipline teams and their activities to ensure that various projects are completed on schedule, within budget and to the required standard · Manage day to day operational aspects of project scope · Provide technical and financial information (status reports, timelines, cost analysis) to the senior management, as required · Ensure project documents (quotes, cost management schedules and invoices) are complete, kept current (revised as necessary) and circulated appropriately · Perform risk analysis on projects · Maintain healthy and happy client relationships with the goal of fostering repeat business and referrals · Provide constant quality control throughout all projects
Person Specification: The right applicant will possess the following qualities and professional experience:
· A strong ‘all-rounder’, albeit that you will necessarily be specifically marine-qualified, with at least 10 years of leadership and managerial experience already behind you, including sea-time. At least five years’ must be relevant project management experience in the yachting repair and refit market ranging from 60ft upwards · Qualification in Project Management, or failing that substantive evidence of the use of management tools to ensure projects are on time, budget and to specification · Be energetic and self-motivated. · Neat and orderly work habits, particularly when working under pressure and on multiple tasks. · The personality to fit into and perform within a project management team, whilst being sufficiently mature to take on responsibility and a level of self-management · The ability to plan and set goals and motivate those people working under you · Your keen eye for detail will be apparent in your administrative capabilities therefore you will be computer literate, and capable with Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project, and AutoCad operations · Must be able to continuously monitor quality standards, clearly communicate and enforce expectations · As a good leader, you will also be motivated to pass your skills on to those colleagues who will benefit from ongoing coaching and development. · You will exhibit well-developed commercial and communication skills, developing productive relationships with existing clients and with other professionals that the company works with. · A proven and successful track record on projects with budgets of $200,000 to $1,000,000 and above will be an asset · Hold a current drivers’ license and passport and be able to travel if and when required · Be a person of standing and be willing to submit to background checks and/or drug testing if required · Design experience (ideally including familiarity with - or actual use of - a CAD design package) is a distinct advantage.
Package: Compensation will be commensurate with experience and what you will bring to the business from day one. The compensation package will be a combination of base salary and performance based incentives.
Eligibility: While preference will be given to people with a valid Canadian work permit, this is not an absolute requirement. Platinum Marine (2010) Ltd is willing to look globally for the right person to complement their team. Relocation will be provided for the right candidate.
Application: If you are that right person, please email a resume with cover letter to rob@marinejobs.co.nz or call him on +64 21 996 796 for a chat without further delay.
If calling New Zealand from overseas, please bear in mind the time difference to your own location. Calls outside normal office hours can be arranged via prior e-mail contact.
Trade Certified / Experienced Boat Builder / Shipwright - Bermuda - 2013 (59044 / 13-001) New instructions require us to locate a qualified/ highly experienced Boat Builder / Shipwright to relocate to a small but busy boatyard in Bermuda. This will be someone who already has a broad range of skills and experience, and with the mindset to take on new ones as well to become a genuine 'Jack-of-all-trades' asset to the team.
We are looking for someone able to start work from January 2013, so this is an extended time line but one which also allows ample time for completion of the local Immigration and work visa processes.
You can expect to be faced with anything and everything that comes in to a jobbing boat yard.
Core activities include: - installation of through-hull fittings - installation of running gear - repairs in fibreglass and epoxy - fabrication of custom items in a range of marine-grade materials
In addition, we'd like someone who is also willing to tackle (with on-the-job support and training as needed): - spray painting - marine electrical work
The wage will be upwards of US$27 per hour and awarded according to experience and day one capabilities. Ideally, the candidate will also have all essential tools.
The cost of flights, plus those of shipping tools and equipment will be refunded by the company upon completion of an agreed probationary period.
Send your CV to Rob Everall via rob@marinejobs.co.nz and give an indication of your own long-term plans or call today for an informal chat.
Fabricator / Welder - Auckland (57943 / 0005) We have an immediate and ongoing interest in hearing from experienced Fabricator Welders to work in a ship repair / marine and industrial engineering client in Auckland. If you have only welding skills, then this is not the role for you.
The role entails on-site fabrication, welding, boiler-making and structural steel work; additionally, you may be asked to work remotely on a vessel, and the ability to work autonomously will be well-regarded.
You will need to hold relevant welding tickets for mild steel, stainless steel and (ideally, but not essential) aluminium and bring an extensive track record which will confirm your capabilities.
Contact Rob Everall on 021 996 796 or write to him at rob@marinejobs.co.nz with your CV. All enquiries will be treated confidentially.
Experienced and qualified MARINE ENGINEERS (MEC5+) – Fullers Group Limited – Auckland (56855 / 0002)
Applications are invited from Marine Engineers to join the team serving Auckland aboard the Fullers fleet. Shift duties are rostered across the full operating profile of the ferry schedules, and this is a genuine “365 / 24 / 7” business, and so your ability to be flexible to fit in to the duty roster is important.
However, this also means that you can effectively utilise all of your professional experience and still enjoy a full home and family lifestyle.
Time will be spent aboard different vessels (once certified) in the course of the role.
Qualifications and Work Experience:
· Marine Engineering - minimum MEC5 (or up to MEC 3) or recognised equivalent
· C.o.C. recognised by Maritime New Zealand;
· Extensive prior experience working aboard comparable high-speed diesel passenger- carrying craft (preferred) or aboard larger seagoing vessels;
· Working knowledge of generic safe work procedures, Survival and basic First Aid;
· Full NZ Drivers Licence and unrestricted access to personal transport (because there will be duty times when public transport services are unavailable for you to get to work by other means).
Key Duties: · Day-to-day responsibility for the safe operation of the vessel’s machinery and electrical equipment (aligned with the company’s SSM system), including engine room watches and fastidious maintenance of accurate records;
· Routine checking of all safety equipment and ‘guided’ troubleshooting to keep the vessel in safe operational status at all times;
· Liaison with shore-based engineering staff over maintenance issues or problems arising;
· General vessel maintenance and crew support duties aboard, which include cleaning and assisting with catering as requested;
· Deck work, assisting the Master and crew with berthing and unberthing, together with crane work operation and crew training;
· Customer service, which includes assisting passengers with embarkation and stowage of baggage and cargo, and ensuring passenger safety at all times. Direct interaction with passengers is encouraged.
Core Competences:
· Ability to work as part of a team and bringing a flexible mind set to the work place;
· Strong customer service ethic and effective interpersonal skills – let your personality shine!
· Good communication skills, with fluent written and spoken English;
· Well-presented and with good standards of personal hygiene, as you will not be confined to the machinery space;
· Able to maintain accurate written records with high attention to detail;
· Versatile and adaptive to needs and requirements aboard;
· A level of fitness to ensure that the full range of duties can be carried out safely and competently in (sometimes) difficult and adverse conditions.
Package: · $55- 60K p.a. plus employment benefits (see below); · Duty rosters work out at an average minimum 40-hr working week and mean you will be expected to be available on ANY five days out of seven, including weekends; · Four weeks leave plus an additional week shift leave p.a.; · Car parking provided; · KiwiSaver; · Discounted Health Insurance; · Staff travel benefits.
A comprehensive Position Description will be provided to all candidates invited for interview.
Applicants must have the pre-existing right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this role.
Contact Rob Everall of marinejobs.co.nz to discuss this opportunity in more detail by phoning 021 996 796 or writing to email address rob@marinejobs.co.nz. Please quote reference 56855 / 0002.
Please note that any applications made directly to Fullers will be referred back to Marinejobs for processing, in order to ensure uniform screening parameters are applied to all applicants.
Auckland International Boat Show, Viaduct Harbour, Auckland September 2013
This picture, taken at a previous Auckland International Boat Show, illustrates the range of vessels on display.
The largest 'on water' exhibition in New Zealand, there is a natural focus on the larger vessels through to Superyachts, as well as show-casing some of the fine traditional work done by restoration specialists on classical craft.
The AIBS now has a splendid new home with the newly constructed Viaduct Events Centre as its centre piece. As well as extensive exhibition space, there is accommodation for conferences on a mezzanine level, and the entire Wynyard Quarter, incorporating North Quay, is now enjoying a rebirth as the new developments spread and new facilities are added.
These are jobs where company instructions are currently suspended or in the pipeline and pending further development, as and when instructed by the client.
If you think that one of these roles might be what you are looking for, and you're in a position to play the long game, then send us an enquiry so that we know of your interest and can take things forward at an appropriate pace. But please remember, companies can - and frequently do - change their minds, especially in the present economy, and we have no control over the withdrawal or modification of any position at any time.
Naval Architects and Marine Draughtspeople (inc. structural and interiors design) Ongoing interest in qualified and experienced Naval Architects and Marine Draughtspeople. UK qualification from Warsash / Southampton carries particular weight as a preferred qualification.
Chartered Marine Mechanical and Electrical Design Engineers Experienced marine Design professionals to provide technical advice and support to create well-considered feasibility studies and proposals for clients in the commercial maritime, military and leisure sectors, working within a team of design engineers and managing design projects to ensure a successful outcome within the project scope and budget.
You will have secured a good Degree or equivalent in Marine Engineering or associated technical qualification. Ideally, you will have then taken your professional qualifications to Chartered status.
Skippers, Experienced Crew and Hospitality Staff for Superyacht Charter work (57680/0001) >>> Ongoing requirements for experienced superyacht crew at all levels >>>
We work with a leading Auckland-based provider of personnel and services to the global superyacht community. This may entail specific contract work on charter or long-term employment.
If you have relevant skills and experience, we'd always like to hear from you, and we can put you in touch to assess what opportunities areavailable at that time.
The ads below (both roles now filled) are offered as illustrations of typical requirements in the hospitality sector, as we often field enquiries from people who lack the requisite qualifications and experience:
[ILLUSTRATIVE] 1. Stewardess required for 52m classic sailing yacht Currently completing a large refit this yacht will spend the summer either in New Zealand or Australia before heading further afield. With the exact itinerary still to be connfirmed, this yacht tends to go further afield to more remote locations, rather than the typical superyacht hubs. The right candidate will ideally have 'silver service' experience, be a non-Smoker, no drugs, no visible tattoos and must not get seasick! Someone with a genuine interest in sailing and bringing prior experience would be ideal.
2. Qualified Marine Engineer Three month assignment to a classic sailing vessel currently operating in Australia, open to a qualified Marine Engineer with MEOL (minimum). US$7k per month.
Both roles require STCW-95 and preference will be given to candidates who are currently in New Zealand or Australia and available for local interview.
Auckland International Boat Show, Viaduct Harbour, Auckland
