Civil Structures Engineer: Bridges & Marine Design Leader

Wsp; Blenheim; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

John Jones Steel in Blenheim, Marlborough, is seeking Experienced Riggers and Composite Floor Decking staff to join our on-site teams on various projects, with some long-term out-of-town assignments. We value safety, fitness, and a proactive approach to health and environment.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in steel erection, can read structural drawings, and are comfortable with crane operations and site tools. English communication and teamwork are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years experience in steel erection (or similar).
• Able to read and interpret structural steel drawings for on-site erection.
• Must communicate well in English and take direction from others.
• Ability to undertake daily checks of machinery/equipment and report issues.
• Knowledge of mobile crane operations, EWPs and site tools.
• Rigging licence preferred but not essential.
• Ability to read plans and set out jobs; understanding bolt tightening.
• Heights ticket desirable; fabrication/welding knowledge advantageous.
• Be physically fit and contribute to a safe, inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

• Erect structural steel on various sites including long-term out-of-town projects.
• Fix and secure structural elements according to drawings.
• Read structural drawings and set out jobs on site.
• Operate cranes and elevated work platforms; conduct daily equipment checks.
• Communicate with team in English and follow directions.

Skills

Steel erection

Structural drawings reading

English communication

Machinery daily checks

Crane/EWP operations

Rigging license preferred

Plan/set-out reading

Bolt tightening knowledge

Fabrication/welding knowledge

Physical fitness

Tools

Mobile crane operations

Elevated work platforms

Site tools and plant

Job description

John Jones Steel

John Jones Steel is one of the largest and most advanced structural steel fabricating enterprises in New Zealand, with over 60 years experience. We operate throughout New Zealand, with a proven ability to successfully undertake structural steel projects of any magnitude.

We are adding to our team and looking for Experienced Riggers and Composite Floor Decking staff to work on various sites erecting structural steel, please note some of these projects will require out of town work for long periods of time.

John Jones Steel encourages and supports a safe working environment, so it is essential that you are physically fit and can demonstrate a strong commitment towards health and safety and the environment.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Minimum 3+ years experience in steel erection (or similar)
• Be familiar with fixing and securing of structural steel elements according to drawings
• Be able to read and interpret structural steel drawings for the purposes of steel erection on site
• Be able to communicate well in English and take direction from others (in English)
• Ability to undertake and record daily checks of machinery/equipment and report issues
• A sound knowledge of mobile crane operations elevated work platforms and all relevant site tools and plant
• A dogman / rigging licence is preferred, however, not essential
• Ability to read and understand a plan and set out of jobs
• Understanding of bolt tightening requirements
• Current Heights ticket (desirable)
• A knowledge of fabrication and welding (advantageous)
• Be physically fit
• A willingness to positively contribute to a diverse and inclusive environment

You must have

• be eager to learn
• an ability to take direction
• a very good understanding of written, spoken english
• be strong/able and physically fit

No agency enquiries please, no overseas candidates or those requiring visa’s

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