Maintenance Mechanical Engineer
Visa sponsorship
Engineering · Wellington, New Zealand · Full-Time · $38.25 - $45.06/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Keeping Wellington's electric passenger trains in service calls for practical fault diagnosis, careful repairs and disciplined safety practices. Multiple permanent, full-time Maintenance Mechanical Engineer positions are available with a global rolling stock manufacturer maintaining this fleet in New Zealand.
The work covers electric multiple units and passenger carriages, from scheduled checks to unplanned repairs and recovery following incidents. These safety-critical roles involve shift work, with the employer committing to a minimum of 40 hours per week. Relevant backgrounds include hands-on electrical, mechanical, rail, industrial and automotive engineering.
Overseas applicants are welcome, and the Accredited Employer offers Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) sponsorship support for the right candidates with rolling stock experience.
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Key Responsibilities
- Perform routine maintenance and scheduled checks within the planned timetable.
- Diagnose faults in electric multiple units and passenger carriages, complete repairs including out-of-course work, and recover vehicles after incidents.
- Apply sound mechanical engineering methods and safety standards while complying with health and safety rules in a safety-critical workplace.
- Record maintenance information accurately.
- Keep plant and equipment secure.
Requirements & Eligibility
- Hold an NZQA Level 4 or 5 trade qualification or equivalent in an automotive, mechanical or electrical field.
- Bring at least four years of practical experience covering maintenance, fault finding, repair and incident recovery.
- Have experience applying relevant technical specifications, standards and practices, and experience in heavy industry, the automotive industry, locomotives, ships or similar.
- Being a registered or licensed electrician is beneficial but not essential.
- Be willing to undertake shift work.
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