2nd Engineer

Sealord is one of the largest seafood companies in the Southern Hemisphere.  And with more than 60 years of fishing experience, farming, processing, and marketing operations, our business consistently delivers quality seafood to our customers around the world.

Established in 1961, Nelson Sealord is half owned by the Māori people of New Zealand, through Moana New Zealand (Aotearoa Fisheries Ltd), and half owned by global seafood company Nippon Suisan Kaisha, Ltd (Nissui).  Sealord is one of the largest quota holders in New Zealand with partners and subsidiaries around the world through Nissui’s global links.  Sealord Group has fishing operations, which include all deep-water fishing activities as well as international and joint venture deep fishing activities, in New Zealand and Australia.

• Nelson Based
• Trip on and trip off
• Career Pathway for progression, including qualifications

Currently we have the opportunity for an experienced 2nd Engineer for FV Thomas Harrison.  This is a Fresher Fishing Vessel with trip lengths of 2-4 weeks trip on and 2-4 weeks trip off.  You will have a minimum of a MEC 6 or 5 qualification along with proven experience in managing the mechanical and electrical performance of the vessels  propulson, fishing, processing and ancillary systems, in a safe and efficient manner, self motivated to work independently with excellent problem solving skills and a commitment to preventative maintenance systems. The hours worked are generally done in shifts of 12 hours, PPE and tools supplied, and all meals provided by our experienced cook. 

If this sounds like the right job for you, you have proven engineering experience on deep sea fishing vessels  and would enjoy working in a small close-knit team, then impress us with your positive can-do attitude, teamwork, safety focus, and the ability to follow instructions and rules. 

Being at sea is a way of life, unique and exhilarating! This is a lifetime opportunity with a company committed to its people and their training and development to help you fulfil your potential; offering stability and a great work-life balance.

A satisfactory pre-employment drug test and a physical medical assessment will be required to be considered for this role. Applicants must have legal entitlement to live and work in New Zealand.
If you are interested and able to fulfil the requirements, please apply online at www.sealord.com.