Maintenance Engineer

QJumpers

Full Time Christchurch, Canterbury Other Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations

Posted:

June 12, 2026

Location:

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

Job Description

About the role
 - What you’ll be doing
It takes a passionate, diverse, and highly skilled team to run Scott Base.  The Maintenance Engineer is responsible for the maintenance and operation of power generation; heating/ventilation and refrigeration plant at Scott Base, by working through set inspection and maintenance tasks. This role also provides support to visiting scientists and contractors. 

The 'life support' systems such as power generation and heating are mission critical to Antarctica New Zealand's ability to maintain a continuing presence in Antarctica.

Key Responsibilities Include:
The daily maintenance and operation of the power/heating 'life support' systems
Providing general engineering support
Using and updating our asset management software system 
Support visiting contractors with asset maintenance and servicing work
Serving on the Scott Base Fire Crew
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Job Overview

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Christchurch, New Zealand

Posted: June 12, 2026

Deadline: July 22, 2026