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· Marine electronics and electrical systems supply and installation · Trade Qualified and minimum 5 years work experience in relevant role(s) · Commencing: March 2010 in Auckland
We need to locate a sole charge Senior Electronics Technician to be responsible for the testing, installation and commissioning of marine electronic, electrical and electro-mechanical systems and consumer products.
Reporting to the Directors of the business, this is a senior role in a long-established marine electronics supplier, 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 a ‘young gun’ to come aboard and make this challenge their own.
The orientation of the business means that you will already be a confirmed ‘boatie’, so much so that if you are not, you may as well move on to the next ad…
We have a detailed job specification to review with you, but for the purposes of your own initial self-qualification, you will initially fulfil all of the following critieria: - Trade Qualified in an appropriate electrical/electronic discipline (and you may also be Electrically registered in New Zealand) - At least five years’ relevant work experience in the marine electronics / electrical / electro-mechanical fields - Energetic and self-motivated - Stringent standards to produce work of a consistently high quality - Neat and orderly work habits, particularly when working under pressure - The personality to fit into and perform within a small team, whilst being sufficiently mature to take on early responsibility; - Personality and confidence to converse with people at all levels, whether one-on-one or as a company ambassador at a Boat or Trade Show; - The ability to promote the business and to sell appropriate products and services to customers - Well-organised and able to administrate effectively - Computer literate - Motivated to continuously develop technical skills and knowledge - Able to travel if and when required - Holder of a full current NZ Driver’s License
Furthermore, if you have some electrical design experience (ideally including familiarity with - or actual use of - a CAD design package) this will certainly count as a distinct advantage, as you will be involved in the delivery of larger contracts and projects where solution design and documentation are a core element of the final deliverable.
You will be required to support the 24/7 call-out roster, although we understand that the duties are not normally too onerous. Occasionally, you will be requested to travel, both in New Zealand and overseas, in support of customers or to attend the OEM training necessary to keep abreast of new product developments.
The salary awarded will be commensurate with experience and what you will bring to the business from day one. You will have access to a company vehicle (for business use) and cell phone.
If you think that you fit the bill, write to Rob Everall today on rob@marinejobs.co.nz or call on 021 996 796 / 09 815 2393.
You must be entitled to work in New Zealand to apply for this role
Marine Electrical Engineer (Trade Certified) - Abu Dhabi (Ref 58986 / 0002) [Position currently under offer] · Luxurious Privately-Owned Catamaran (40m) · Excellent Package inc. Medical Cover and flights and 30 days annual leave plus lieu days · Permanent Role in Abu Dhabi, UAE
A client in Abu Dhabi urgently requires a Marine Electrical Engineer to fulfil a new position aboard a very substantial privately-owned catamaran.
Constructed in steel and aluminium alloy, it is an entertainer’s tour de force, boasting extensive on-board facilities, and is replete with a range of luxurious en suite accommodation for up to 30 guests. There are also many water and excursion ‘toys’ for guests to enjoy aboard this luxurious vessel, which also boasts a helipad and can cruise for 3,000 miles with a maximum speed of 13 knots coming from its twin Cat engines (860kW).
Clearly, there are many complex audio visual, electrical and environmental systems to be maintained, and there is a strong focus in this brief on extensive career experience (min. 5 yrs) with satellite TV, telecoms and computerised electrical control systems. Candidates must also be experienced with working with 'heavy-duty' three phase electrical systems. You will be responsible for maintenance and repair of all things electrical and electronic on board the vessel under the direction of the Chief Engineer.
You will probably have had some marine engineering experience but have elected to specialise in electrical engineering/telecommunications and data networks; alternatively, you’ll be a Trade Certified Marine or Industrial Electrician (i.e. you must be Electrically Registered), but who possesses good mechanical capabilities and aptitude, as you will be in charge when the Chief Engineer is absent.
There may be other duties involved at the company’s shore-side operations when the vessel is not in service.
The crew of 22 is a mix of nationalities (predom. European, Filipino and Indian), and so you will be able to perform professionally in a genuinely multi-cultural environment. You will have a patient demeanour and be willing to transfer your knowledge and skills into your team to coach the best out of them, but also be happy to get your hands dirty if and when required.
When the boat is moored at base in standby mode, you will live on board during duty hours, otherwise living ashore in accommodation that you will source yourself. The package includes initial air fare to join the vessel, visa costs (3 years), full Medical Cover, 30 days leave per annum (plus additional days in lieu if you work over Public Holidays) and a return air fare to your nominated location.
The local cost of living is said to be comparable to NZ in most regards, except for housing which is expensive; as a result, some crew elect to live in neighbouring (and cheaper) Dubai and commute, which takes an hour or so by car, apparently.
The salary is Dhs 29,000 per month - based on current exchange rates, this equates to annual earnings of approximately NZ$133,000 – and remember there is no Income Tax to pay in Abu Dhabi.
This is a fantastic opportunity but our client has very specific requirements – and high expectations – as would befit someone with your level of experience.
Send your CV to Rob Everall of marinejobs.co.nz for evaluation, or better still, call up today for a chat.
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Marine and Industrial Machinist / Welder / Pipefitter / Fabricator - Bermuda (Ref 58939 / 0001) · Varied role for mature candidate who is able to work largely unsupervised · Comprehensive package with accommodation available on site if desirable · Well-equipped workshop in waterside location
This new client to marinejobs runs Bermuda's longest-established facility, and is looking for an experienced and mature Workshop Machinist to join the team. The main focus is steel fabrication both on-and off-site, with about 15% of time being spent on machine work, which of course can vary according to the complexity of the job in hand. The workshop is situated adjacent to their boatyard, and so there is a mixture of marine and industrial work. For instance, one day you may be machining pins and fabricating parts for heavy construction equipment, the next machining a new prop shaft for a boat, and so on, so lots of variety.
The workshop is equipped with a 2-axis Bridgeport CNC milling/drill press, four lathes of varying size, plus other drilling presses, a plate roller, plate bender, hydraulic press, semi-auto track torch and all the normal welding (MIG MAG, TIG, SMAW, GMAW, ARC, GAS) and cutting (inc. plasma) tools to be found in a fabrication shop. You would also be expected to operate a fork lift, and so a valid operator's ticket will naturally be an advantage.
Responsibilities also include tool maintenance and repair as and when required.
There is a one-bedroom apartment available on site, which would be allocated rent-free for the first three months of employment, at which point you can opt to stay there and start to pay rent (at BD$850/mth*) or to seek alternative accommodation, as preferred. Flight costs would be reimbursed to the successful applicant, once the one year Bermudan work permit was in place. (* Note: the Bermudan Dollar is pegged 1:1 to the US Dollar).
Terms Hours of work: 40 hour work week, with normal duties between 07:30 am and 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday, with a half-hour break for lunch. Occasional weekend and night work will be required (see also below).
Wage: BD$21.00 per hour for up to 50 hours per week, paid fortnightly by direct credit to a bank account.
Overtime: BD$31:50 per hour after 50 hours worked. Also, any work required on a Sunday for blade sharpening will be paid at $28:00 per hour, regardless of whether the 50 hour threshold has been reached or exceeded.
Holiday: two weeks paid vacation accued over first year
Tax: 4.75% and Government Social Insurance: BBD$60.80 per week deducted from wages
Benefits: Full Medical/Dental cover, for which the employer contributes half the cost
Marine Engineering Fabricator – Central Auckland (57591 / 0001)
· Highly-experienced in Stainless Steel & Aluminium design and fabrication · Proven business leadership and acumen – and an appetite to succeed · CAD draughting capabilities ideally
We are pleased to represent a great opportunity to join a dynamic marine engineering team in Central Auckland as their lead Engineering Fabricator. Final plans are still under development, but they are now ready to make an appointment, as they recognise that finding the right combination of skills may not be so easy. More importantly, they want to new member in the team to help establish the new facility and place their own mark upon it.
You will be an experienced professional, with a track record as a fitter / turner / precision machinist / welder, and including NZ trade certification in at least one of these trades. You will also have led a small- to medium-sized fabrication team – and might even have operated your own business - and this mindset will be important for success in this position.
Supporting the marine engineering team, you will be able to devise and design timely solutions to the many and varied challenges they face on a wide range of commercial and leisure vessels. You will also be able to maximise opportunities and optimise capacity by taking in direct contract/jobbing fabrication work, so you will need to be able to balance out the demands of both sides to keep everyone happy. Before work can start, however, your first challenge will be to oversee the establishment of dedicated new premises for the fabrication shop.
Once up and running, you will be responsible for the entire fabrication cycle from ‘soup to nuts’, with a focus on a product finished to a very high and exacting standard. Extensive experience in stainless steel (especially polishing) and aluminium is a must, and we shall request examples of your work as evidence at interview.
Please do not be offended if our client asks for a work sample in due course – there are a lot of pretenders out there and they will want firm evidence of your capabilities.
Ideally, you will also know your way round a CAD package, and have the ability to produce cut files for ordering materials. If your CAD skills are medium to low but you wish to develop them, which may be acceptable to our client if all other criteria are met.
Of equal importance to your hands-on capabilities will be your ability to work with customers in a polite, focused and responsive fashion as you devise and implement their solution. You will therefore be well-presented and an able communicator, so that you can elicit all the information you need, secure customer confidence and deliver on time to requirements.
This 'end-to-end' focus should be a source of real job satisfaction to someone who takes pride in a good job done right first time.
You will be well-remunerated in return for your talent, and there is the potential to earn a stake in the new business, based on your commercial success at making it stand on its own, rather than as an adjunct to the existing operation.
It will be very much left to you to carve out your own success.
Only those who are legally entitled to work in New Zealand, including holders of Permanent Residency or a valid and relevant work permit, are invited to apply.
· Trade Qualified Marine Technician · Outboards, stern drives and marine systems/fit out for trailer craft (RIBs and Sports Boats) · Role combines boat sales and workshop skills
This new role combines workshop and boat showroom skills. Mechanically speaking, you will have a broad range of experience over the major outboard and inboard/sterndrive brands, where the product will typically have been new or nearly new, thus orienting you towards warranty and service matters, rather than full scale strip downs and rebuilds, although these may arise from time to time.
A real bonus would be systems fit out and electrical qualifications (for on-board systems, trailers, etc.).
Duties will include attending to warranty matters on customers' boats, as well as supporting proving runs and boat demos, and clearly if you possess relevant boat handling certificates, then these will serve you well.
In terms of sales, we shall be expecting to see at least three years of relevant marine experience; you will have a winning manner and possess the confidence to advise customers on the best boat for their needs, plus the options to get the best out of their investment - and be safe on the water.
All this talent will come packaged as a personable and well-presented individual with the skills to win and retain customer confidence.
The wage will be determind in accordance with the overall capabilities of whoever wins this role, and the package will of course include commission on boat sales made.
This is a small team with a very 'flat' structure, where people are expected to be able to cover a broadly-based role and pitch in to support whenever and wherever needed. There is also the potential to contribute to the development of new products when they get prototyped and fine-tuned for launch.
Recently moved into new premises, and promoting a diverse and evolving boat range pitched to take on the competition world-wide, this is a great opportunity to consolidate all of your experience.
· Trade Cert. plus 8-Years Experience Minimum · Focus on Inboard Petrol & Diesel Engines and Gensets · Marine Electrical competence a bonus
Put your marine skills to use on beautiful Bermuda. Our client has a new opening - you can read more general information about the island on our website on other ads, so let’s cut to the role itself.
We are inviting urgent applications to join an established marine team operating from two Bermudan locations with ‘one-stop-shop’ facilities for a huge range of leisure and smaller commercial vessels. This vacancy sits in the smaller offshore workshop, which is a small team of 5 including the boss (who’s a marine engineer) and therefore requires good all-rounders to take on whatever comes their way.
We want to talk to trade certified Marine Mechanics/Engineers with a solid foundation (min. 8 years) of experience with marine inboard petrol and diesel engines and gensets. Being closely aligned to the US, petrol engines still command a large slice of the market with low fuel prices.
There is not much call for Outboard motor work, although such experience will obviously count as a bonus on top.
Of more relevance to the company would be your experience and competence in marine electrical system installations, diagnostics and repairs. If you’re Electrically-Registered, even better.
Work is weekdays only, 8am to 5pm with an hour for lunch. There is an initial probation period of three months, and upon successful completion of this, you will be reimbursed your full air fare; completion of overall probation takes a year.
It’s a good package: the first month of housing upon arrival is paid for, and we are advised that Income Tax represents a deduction of just 4.75% from your wages, which normally start at not less than USD $28/hr, according to the level of experience you bring, with a review after the first month.
There are further salary deductions for Social Insurance (i.e.Government Pension - $30.40/wk currently) and Health Insurance ($60.59/wk, with a company contributing the same amount) and a company pension plan, once you become eligible to participate after the qualifying period of service.
The hurricane season is just about over, and the season is starting to crank up. The immigration process into Bermuda can be slow, so if you are interested, please don’t delay, as it may take three months or more to resolve all the paperwork. This company is motivated to move fast because one of their team is heading back to the family business.
Hospitality Staff for Superyacht Charter work (57680/0001) · Crew Chef / Stewardess (58m Motor Yacht) · Stewardess (52m Sailing Yacht) · STCW95 and relevant experience
With the new season fast approaching, the NZ superyacht fleet will take to the water again in earnest, with numbers bolstered by inbound visitors. Most immediately we are looking for two staff:
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. Salary and start date tbc, depending on experience.
2. Stewardess / Crew Chef required for a 58m Motor Yacht This is a permanent position on a yacht based in the Pacific, mainly New Zealand. It is a private boat and, when the owner is on board, a Chef will be brought in. During these 'owner voyages', the focus of the role becomes stewardess and galley assistant to the Chef. At all other times, the role involves preparation of lunch and dinner for a crew of nine. Salary tbc, dependent on experience. Position to commence mid to late October.
Both roles will require STCW95 and preference will be given to candidates who are currently in New Zealand or Australia.
Alloy Fabricator / Welder / Boat Builder - Central North Island (58684/0001) · Marine Fabrication · MIG and TIG welding · Minimum of four years' relevant experience sought
New Instructions: our client builds high qualify alloy trailer boats and is keen to locate an experienced person to join the fabrication team as their order book is starting to fill out nicely. You may be trade certified, but in this case it will be experience that counts heaviest in the evaluation of your merits.
Your background will include: Aluminium Sheet metal engineering, MIG welding, TIG welding (Aluminium/stainless primarily), plasma cutting, use of press and folding machinery, pipe bending and fitting. The focus will be on every aspect of the boat's construction, including fabrication of integral (pressure tested) fuel tanks, fit out of the boats, with ancillary marine systems and electrics as well.
This firm turn out boats which are finished to an extremely high standard, and we are looking for trades people with that same focus and intent to produce high-quality work.
All Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand and to possess a valid work permit.
With summer coming up, our client is ready to move quickly, so don't delay.
Boat Builders - Timber & Fibreglass / Gelcoat - Bay of Plenty (57454/0001) · Two positions potentially · Trade certified and a minimum of five years' relevant experience · Tauranga
New instructions require us to locate a couple of boat builders to join a busy Tauranga yard.
Requirements are pretty straightforward: you must be trade certified as a timber or composite boat builder, and already have a minimum of five years experience under your belt following completion of your apprenticeship.
The work is focused on traditional timber refit and repair, as well as fibreglass and gelcoating, hence the potential need for two bodies according to their specialisation.
The wage awarded will be based on the level of experience, as it is important that those appointed hit the ground running, and they will be rewarded accordingly.
All Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand and to possess a valid work permit.
Marine Supervisor - Engineering and Fabrication (57604/0001)
· Track record in leadership as Chief/2nd Engineer · Great mix of technical and commercial challenges in marine/industrial sector · Potential for significant advancement of your career
You’re a senior – probably Chief - Marine Engineer, now seeking a well-paid challenge ashore in New Zealand, but still maintaining close marine connections. This may well be the challenge you have been looking for.
This company is focused primarily on the marine fabrication, mechanical repair and service sector, but readily puts its skills to good use in a broader industrial engineering spectrum, which ensures a balanced customer portfolio.
It is definitely the sort of environment that will appeal to a strong ‘all-rounder’, albeit that you will necessarily be specifically marine-qualified to the level of 2nd or Chief Engineer, with at least ten years of leadership and managerial experience already behind you, much of it at sea. Further shore-based industrial exposure will count favourably in your mix of attributes.
The successful candidate will bring a cool and mature disposition to the role, being considered but firm and decisive when put on the spot to make a tough call, whilst maintaining a strong focus on Health & Safety at all times for all operatives (inc. external sub-contractors) under your control. We’ll be looking for specific examples of your innate initiative and ability to think on your feet when facing an immovable deadline in a stressful situation: a 24/7 emergency response service is part of the challenge of this job, and you will have your part to play in supporting the duty roster.
You will necessarily have the technical and mechanical skills – as well as the disposition - to get your hands dirty in order to get the job done, whatever it might be. 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, and you’ll also be keen to keep abreast of new technical advances in the sector to keep you and your team ahead of the field.
Your keen eye for detail will show through in your administrative capabilities, because you will necessarily be spending some of your time behind a desk driving a computer. Normal duties will include planning, organising and managing projects, corresponding with customers and suppliers (frequently by e-mail) and superintending project documentation, such as quotes, cost management schedules and invoices. Therefore, you will be competent in the use of MS Word, Excel and Outlook as a minimum.
Some familiarity with CAD packages would certainly be an advantage, although this is not central to the normal duties.
You will exhibit the well-developed commercial and communication skills to perform as a credible ambassador for the company, seeking out new customer opportunities, as well as developing productive relationships with existing clients and with other professionals that the company depends on, such as Class Surveyors. Indeed, your ability to operate as a credible ‘play-maker’ in the growth and development of the company will be instrumental in determining your potential to go further.
We already know that there will be few candidates who will bring all of these qualities and attributes together in the right measures, and so our client is prepared to offer an excellent overall package that will directly reflect the value you will bring to their enterprise.
Please quote reference (57604/0001) on your enquiry.
Foreman Fabricator Welder - Central Auckland (57604/0003)
·Qualified and Experienced Ship Repairer/Heavy Industrial Engineer · Managerial / Supervisory track record · Hands-On approach
Our client wishes to meet with experienced Ship Repair/Industrial Engineering professionals with a strong management track record to join their Auckland team.
Core activites are marine repairs and services, plant maintenance and factory shut downs. Responsibilities will be for on site fabrication, welding, boiler making and structural steel fabrication in heavy plate up to 35mm thick.
Key attributes to be fulfilled are: - Good communication skills - Self-motivated and positive outlook - Strong initiative and ability to multi-task across different projects and resource demands - Ability to win the confidence of and then lead a committed team, leading from teh front as required - Focus on customer service
All Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand and possess a valid work permit.
Good 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 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 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 available, so if you think one of the above might suit you, please send your CV in for review without further delay.
This picture, taken at the 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 next Show is due to be held in Auckland's Viaduct Harbour on 11 - 14th March 2010 - opening times 10am - 6pm. This year the event will run concurrently with the Louis Vuitton trophy, and also incorporates a Superyacht regatta
When you visit, why not take the time to check out the new exhibition hall at the nearby New Zealand Maritime Museum, recently dedicated to the late Sir Peter Blake and featuring an iconic Kiwi Americas Cup Boat which is suspended from the ceiling!
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 do - change their minds, especially in the present economy, and we have no control over the withdrawal of any of these positions at any time.
THIS POSITION HAS NOW BEEN FILLED WITH THE CANDIDATE AWAITING WORK PERMIT
Marine Sales/Technician - Northshore, Auckland (58697/0002) 
This picture, taken at the Auckland International Boat Show, illustrates the range of vessels on display. 
