Job description
Tradestaff Global is inviting expressions of Interest from qualified CERTIFYING PLUMBERS with Commercial experience to work on McMurdo Station in Antarctica, for the upcoming summer season starting in Feb 2025. Don't wait for tomorrow to pursue this exceptional opportunity! Apply now to kickstart the application process.THE ROLE: The work is commercial plumbing but will include basic plumbing duties as well. You’ll need to be happy to pitch in & help other trades if required including basic labouring.
YOU NEED TO:
- Due to travel requirements, you need to be fully vaccinated for Covid-19.
- Hold a current NZ Certifying Plumbing Licence & be able to provide proof at interview.
- Have referees who can validate your experience.
- Working in Antarctica requires a varied skillset, please supply a current up to date CV that outlines your skills/experience & types of projects/jobs worked on.
- Be IT literate & good with dealing with a lot of detailed paperwork.
- Be patient when working through the application process. It’s a very long & detailed process to mobilise people & in some cases it may take a few months to work through.
Exceptional fitness is required due to long hours & extreme conditions.
WHAT’S ON OFFER:
- Flights provided from any major NZ airport.
- Food, shared accommodation, travel insurance provided.
- $62.78 per hour. Contract basis, paid fortnightly in NZ$
- All PPE Supplied
EXPECTED HOURS:
- 54 hours per week (this won’t change if work is affected by weather)
- Working 6 out of 7 days
APPROXIMATE DATES:
Start dates are subject to passing medicals, your notice period & ice flight availability. You will likely leave Feb 2025 and return approximately May 2025. You will be away the entire time.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
The onboarding process is very lengthy due to medical requirements & background checks which will determine exact start dates.
The medicals are quite strict; you need to be in very good health/have excellent fitness. You will also be required to do a Dental exam & will need good dental health to get clearance.
If you like the sound of this amazing opportunity & would like to apply, please note:
CRITERIA TO MEET:
- NZ or US Citizenship & hold a CURRENT Passport.
- First interviews are by phone then either video or in person depending upon where you live. You must be prepared to travel to Tauranga for dental & medical tests. We pay for tests & provide flights if living outside of Tauranga.
- Full Class 1 Drivers Licence.
- Clean criminal record (Police checks will be completed at interview).
- Can pass pre-employment drug/alcohol testing as well as random testing on site.
- Able to follow instructions & have good attention to detail.
- Due to high volume of applications, we only accept applications via our online system to ensure everyone gets a response.
- An automatic email will be immediately sent to you if your application was submitted successfully. If you don’t receive the email, we didn’t receive your application.
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