Rig Mechanic

NES Fircroft; New Plymouth; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking a skilled Rig Mechanic to support drilling and exploration operations across the Taupo and Taranaki regions, including geothermal projects such as Superhot. This role is on an even-time roster with ongoing projects for at least two years.

You will inspect, service, maintain and overhaul rig equipment, diagnose faults, and ensure safe compliance with NZ health, safety and environmental requirements.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in mechanics or diesel/ heavy automotive discipline.
• Experience with diesel engines, hydraulics and rotating equipment.
• Advanced fault finding and troubleshooting skills.
• Current New Zealand driver licence.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, service, maintain and overhaul drilling rig equipment and associated systems.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance and diagnose faults.
• Support operational requirements and maintain maintenance records.
• Ensure safety and compliance with NZ health, safety and environmental requirements.

Skills

Diesel engines

Hydraulic systems

Fault diagnosis

NZ Driver's licence

Education

Trade qualification in Mechanics/Diesel/Heavy Automotive

Job description

Rig Mechanic

Geothermal and Oil & Gas Projects

Location: Taupo and Taranaki Regions

This is a unique opportunity to work on New Zealand's most exciting energy projects within the rapidly growing geothermal industry in the Taupo region (including New Zealand's pioneering Superhot geothermal exploration project) as well as other renewable geothermal projects and conventional oil and gas energy work.

The Opportunity:

In this even time roster role with projects expected to continue for at least the next two years, we are seeking an experienced Rig Mechanic to support a range of high-profile energy projects across Taranaki and Taupo. The role will contribute to drilling and exploration operations while working with leading energy operators. A particular highlight will be involvement in the Superhot geothermal exploration project, a groundbreaking first-of-its-kind initiative in New Zealand.

The role will involve inspection, servicing, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and overhaul of drilling rig equipment, machinery, vehicles and associated mechanical systems. You will perform preventative and corrective maintenance, diagnose hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical faults, support operational requirements, maintain accurate maintenance records and ensure all work is completed safely and in compliance with New Zealand health, safety and environmental requirements.

You must have:

• Trade qualification in Mechanics, Diesel Mechanics, Heavy Automotive Engineering or similar discipline.
• Strong diesel engine, hydraulic and rotating equipment experience.
• Advanced mechanical fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.
• Current New Zealand driver licence.

Highly Desirable:

Previous experience in drilling, geothermal, oil and gas, mining, marine or heavy industrial environments; experience maintaining mud pumps, top drives, drawworks or heavy mobile plant; experience working in rotational or remote site environments is preferred.

We can only look at those with the current legal right to live and work in NZ.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.