Mechanical Engineer: Antarctica - Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

Duties:

• The incumbent will be responsible for the maintenance, faultfinding on and repairs of the mechanical and civil services and equipment of our Antarctic Base including the power generators, vehicles, air-conditioning system, refrigeration, water reticulation and waste water systems.
• Operate Caterpillar machines and cargo handling equipment.
• The incumbent will have two diesel mechanics reporting to him and as a team have to perform any additional base related mechanical and civil functions.
• And also, be part of a technical team, led by a technical team manager that has to perform any additional base related technical functions.
• Prepare of monthly and annual reports, do stock-takes to order spares and equipment and do other common “non-technical” duties performed by expedition members.
• The incumbent could be tasked to lead and manage the whole technical group at the base.

Requirements:

• A National Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant comparable qualification, with 3-5 years post years post-qualification experience. 
• Competent in mechanical plant maintenance, diagnostics and repairs with proven fault-finding capabilities.
• Preferably have hands-on experience in facility management.
• The incumbent has to be familiar with good workshop practices, correct use of basic workshop tools and an understanding of current work, health and safety policies.
• It would be an advantage if there is experience on earthmoving and material handling equipment, with maintenance management plans as well as all the services that would be found in facilities like hotels or hospitals.
• The incumbent must be computer literate, have good verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work in a team.