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Pipe Welder / Fitter – ANTARCTICA PROJECT

Job title: Pipe Welder / Fitter – ANTARCTICA PROJECT
Contract type: Contract
Industry: Trades/Engineering
Salary: Opportunity of a lifetime!
Posted date: 2022/09/26
Job expiry: 2022-10-27
Reference: 266360
Contact name: Andree Jeffares
Contact email: andree.jeffares@tradestaffglobal.com

Job description

We’re seeking expressions of interest from qualified and experienced Pipe Welders/Fitters to work in Antarctica for the upcoming summer season.  This is an epic opportunity that does not come along every day, do not miss out on the experience of a lifetime.

* Due to travel requirements, you need to be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 as well as having had your booster vaccine.

Multiple vacancies available with a mixture of 4 months and 6 months work approx. Starting in October - December.

Duties:
New build commercial Construction.  As well as pipe fitting, pipe welding and fabrication, you will need to be happy to pitch in and help other trades as required including labouring work at times.

You will Need to:

  • Be a qualified Pipe Welder/Fitter with a current ASME IX (ASME 9)
  • Have extensive experience of pipe fitting, pipe welding, & fabrication in a commercial/industrial
  • Provide proof of your qualification at interview stage.
  • Supply a current up to date CV that outlines your skills, experience & types of commercial /industrial projects/jobs worked on.
  • Be IT literate & good with dealing with a lot of paperwork.
This role is not for the faint hearted; you will be staying in one of the most isolated places in the world.  You will be based there from October / December for approximately 4 or 6 months and will be away the entire time including Christmas.

It’ll be hard work but in return you’ll be paid well, gain the experience of a lifetime, and see some amazing sights that most people will never get to experience.  If you have ever wanted to tick this off your bucket list, this could be the job for you.

APPLICATION PROCESS:
The roles will be starting in October and December, but the onboarding process is quite lengthy due to medical requirements and background checks. 

At present we are asking Pipe Welders/Fitters to express their interest and will be conducting interviews in the coming weeks. 

The medicals are quite strict, you would need to be in very good health / have excellent fitness.  You would also be required to do Dental exams and would need good dental health to get clearance.

As there is always a lot of interest in these roles, we ask you to please be patient while we work through all the stages with the applications.

EXPECTED HOURS:
*
54 hours per week
* Working 6 out of 7 days

THE PACKAGE:
Flights provided from any major NZ airport
Food, accommodation, travel insurance provided
$65 per hour - Contract basis, paid fortnightly in NZ$
* All PPE Supplied

Remote projects require a solid team effort, we are looking for someone with right attitude that’s willing to be part of a great hardworking supportive team.

Exceptional fitness is required due to long hours & extreme conditions.  Work is fast paced & everyone is expected to pitch in & help other trades (including labouring work).

If you like the sound of this amazing opportunity and would like to apply, please note:

CRITERIA YOU’ll NEED TO MEET:

  • New Zealand Citizenship and hold a CURRENT NZ Passport.
  • Be currently permanently based in NZ.
  • 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.
Please note:
  • Due to the high volume of applications, we only accept applications via our online system to ensure everyone gets a response.  Please don’t call/email to apply.
  • An automatic email will be immediately sent to you if your application was submitted successfully.  If you don’t receive this email (check your JUNK folder) we didn’t receive your application.
  • There’s a lot of interest in these roles, it may take a while to respond to applications.  Please be patient, you’ll get an answer from us about the outcome of your application either via phone or email (check your SPAM folder).
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