Marine Engineer (asset Build)

About us

Fullers360 has been in operation for just over 40 years employing 450+ with two main parts to our business, a fleet of high-speed passenger ferries and a fleet of modern buses. Through a reliable network and the passion of our people, Fullers360 ferries nearly 6 million customers every year, getting commuters to work and visitors to play.

Waiheke Bus Company ushered in the electric era for Waiheke Island, making it the first Auckland suburb with an electric bus fleet. Our ferries are soon to follow with our first hybrid electric fast ferry currently being built. A commitment to sustainability and the environment is in our DNA, we’re involved in the community and have a down-to-earth company culture.

 About the role

The main purpose of this exciting newly created role is to deliver new electric hybrid and electric vessel to Fullers Group Limited on behalf of Auckland Transport, working alongside other Project Team members and the wider maintenance team.  As the Marine Engineer, you will report into the New Build Portfolio Manager.

 Key responsibilities

• Regularly liaising with shipyards, Fullers Group Limited operations and maintenance teams to confirmed detailed design and installation in line with industry standards.

• Ensure documentation and drawings relating to detailed design and installation are complete and correct. Where deviations from original drawings are made ensure up to date ‘as builts’ are supplied

• Engagement in quality management processes.

• Manage day to day issues within the build program to ensure impact on overall schedule is kept to a minimum.

• Ensure key external relationships are appropriately managed with surveyors, boatyards, suppliers and other relevant contractors engaged in project work for the company.

• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, safety standards, and industry best practices.

• Troubleshoot and resolve and engineering issues that may arise during the build process.

About you

• Relevant Marine Engineering qualification (MEC3 or MEC5) essential, an electrical qualification (desirable but not essential)

• Previous marine engineering experience in vessel construction or shipyard environments.

• Strong knowledge of marine systems , including propulsion systems, power generation, HVAC and stability

• Ability to mentor and guide staff in best practice maintenance standards

• Able to work 1 to 3 days per week from an external stakeholders site in Whanganui

• Confident and knowledge in the Maritime New Zealand rules and regulations framework

About our benefits and perks (T&C's apply)

• Free ferry travel for work and leisure for our full time permanent employees (partner and dependents under 18 travel free for leisure, 25% discount if commuting)

• Free ferry travel for work and leisure (excludes capacity managed services) for our part time permanent and fixed term employees

• Free hot beverages before, during or immediately after a shift/work hours and 50% discount on all other café items

• For leisure (off duty/non-work related) all café purchases have a 50% discount

• Free annual flu shots and EAP (employee assistance program)

• Free basic skin check at Molemap (valued at $200)

• • Access to discounted gym memberships (Auckland Council & Les Mills) and discounted healthcare (Southern Cross)

• Discount at SpecSavers for employees and their family

• Opportunity to work with a fun down-to-earth team.

Please note: 

*Candidates must have the right to work in NZ to be considered for this role.

*Any information you provide will be used to evaluate your suitability to this position. We will hold onto your details for any future opportunities unless asked otherwise.