Utility mechanic – Antarctica
Ready for a role in a place unlike anywhere else, we've got just the opportunity you're looking for.
Location: McMurdo Station, Antarctica, Full Time, On Site, Summer season (Estimated October 2026 – Feb 2027)
This is a full on site deployment. You will live and work on the ice for the duration of the assignment.
Flights + Accommodation + Meals + Medical Checks COVERED
What’s Included
- A once in a lifetime opportunity to live and work in Antarctica, surrounded by world leading scientists, engineers, and a tight knit international community.
- Free accommodation for the entire duration of your stay
- Free meals prepared daily, no grocery bills, no cooking
- All required medical checks included as part of your deployment
Key Responsibilities
- Diagnose, repair, and perform scheduled preventative maintenance on buildings, systems, and equipment
- Overhaul and repair facility equipment including HVAC, refrigeration, hydronic systems, pumps, compressors, overhead doors, hoists, kitchen/galley equipment, shop tools, and other assets
- Troubleshoot and repair failures across support systems, including commercial kitchen equipment
- Perform plumbing, electrical, and carpentry repairs as required
- Respond to emergency callouts during and outside normal working hours
- Act as first responder for facility and utility system faults
- Assist with inventory planning and materials resupply
- Complete accurate documentation of hours, materials, and work performed
- Work from job plans, drawings, schematics, manuals, and specifications
- Follow and contribute to Standard Operating Procedures
- Work outdoors in extreme cold, wind, and challenging conditions
- Collaborate with other departments to complete station tasking
- Use computer‑based maintenance and inventory systems
- Participate in community duties such as cleaning, recycling, and station upkeep
- Comply with all Environmental, Safety and Health requirements
Required Qualifications & Experience
- NZ citizen, permanent resident, or valid NZ work rights
- Minimum four years’ experience in commercial, industrial, or institutional facilities maintenance
- Intermediate computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and diagrams
- Valid New Zealand driving licence
- Willingness and ability to deploy to Antarctica for extended periods
- Successful completion of medical, dental, drug screening, and background checks
- Participation in community duties (cleaning, recycling, general station tasks)
If this role isn't quite the right fit, but you'd like to chat about other opportunities, please feel free to reach out using the contact details above.
#3010433
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