Job description
Tradestaff Global is seeking expressions of interest from the below trades to work on McMurdo Station in Antarctica for the next winter season starting between March & May 2025 (depending on the role) through until Approx. Sept 2025.- Commercial Carpenters/Builders (Trade Qualified)
- Commercial Electricians (current NZ Electrical Practicing Licence)
- Duct Installers
- Pipefitters
- Pipe Welders (current ASME IX Ticket)
- HVAC Technicians
- Commercial Plumbers (current NZ Certifying Plumbing Licence)
YOU NEED TO:
- Due to travel requirements, you need to be fully vaccinated for Covid-19.
- If licenses/Qualifications are required (as listed above) you will need to provide proof of these at interview stage
- Have referees who can validate your experience.
- 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 is 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.
- Competitive contract rates, paid fortnightly in NZ$
- All PPE Supplied
EXPECTED HOURS:
- 54 hours per week (this does not change if the 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 be away as per time frames below & away the entire time. *All dates are approximate & are based on the project’s requirements.
Depart: Between March & May 2025.
Return: September 2025.
We are currently in the process of sending people to the ice for the summer season so you may not hear from us straight away. We will contact you as soon as we have further details available. (See www.tradestaffglobal.com for current summer roles).
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Due to stringent medical requirements and background checks, the onboarding process is lengthy. You must be in excellent health and pass a comprehensive dental exam.
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.
- Be currently and permanently residing in New Zealand.
- Interviews are by phone & video.
- 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.
- Online System: Submit your application via our online system to ensure a response.
- Confirmation Email: You will receive an automatic email if your application was successful. If not, please reapply.
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