Mechanical Engineering Technician

Seipp Construction Ltd; Christchurch; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Seipp Construction Ltd in Christchurch, NZ, seeks a mechanical engineer to translate drawings into workable plans, lead a small on-site team and ensure safe, quality delivery from planning through to handover.

You will collaborate with project managers and workshop teams, plan installations, interpret drawings and specs, and coordinate testing, commissioning and handover with a hands-on, clear-communication approach.

Qualifications

• Must have a degree in mechanical engineering.
• Practical experience in mechanical installation, commissioning and fault finding.
• Confidence reading engineering drawings, P&IDs and specifications.
• Experience leading a small team and coordinating subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Plan mechanical installations and coordinate people, equipment and subcontractors.
• Interpret drawings and specifications, resolve installation issues and investigate faults.
• Prepare work plans, quality checks and commissioning plans.
• Carry out and coordinate testing, commissioning and handover.

Skills

Drawing interpretation

Team leadership

P&IDs reading

Hands-on approach

SolidWorks

Shop drawings

Education

Degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Shop drawings

Job description

Christchurch | Start as soon as you’re available

Enjoy the practical side of mechanical engineering?

Join Seipp Construction and help deliver mechanical works from planning and installation through to testing, commissioning and handover.

We’re looking for someone who can turn drawings into workable plans, solve problems on site and lead a small team to get the job done safely and properly.

The role

Working closely with our Project Managers, workshop and site teams, you’ll:

Plan mechanical installations and coordinate people, equipment and subcontractors.

Work with pumps, gearboxes, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

Interpret drawings and specifications, resolve installation issues and investigate faults.

Prepare work plans, quality checks and commissioning plans.

Carry out and coordinate testing, commissioning and handover.

What you’ll bring

A degree in mechanical engineering.

Practical experience in mechanical installation, commissioning and fault finding.

Confidence reading engineering drawings, P&IDs and specifications.

Experience leading a small team and coordinating subcontractors.

A hands‑on approach, clear communication and pride in doing work properly.

SolidWorks and shop drawing experience would be useful.

Why Seipp?

We deliver infrastructure that contributes to better lives and healthier communities. We self‑perform much of our work, giving you the opportunity to stay close to delivery and see the results of your work.

You’ll work alongside experienced mechanical and civil teams, with a mix of technical problem solving, practical site work and team leadership.