Electrician - antarctica
Tradestaff Global is seeking expressions of interest from qualified & licensed ELECTRICIANS with commercial experience to work on McMurdo Station in Antarctica, for Summer 2025/26
Deployments are expected to be from approx. October 2025 through to March 2026.These roles are not for the faint hearted; you’ll be staying for months in one of the most isolated but beautiful places in the world.
WHAT’S ON OFFER?- Flights provided from any major NZ airport.
- Food, shared accommodation, travel insurance provided.
- $66.11 per hour. Contract basis, paid fortnightly in NZ$, paid for 54 hours a week.
- All PPE Supplied.
Don't wait for tomorrow to pursue this exceptional opportunity! Apply now to kickstart the application process and get on the ice!
WHAT’S THE JOB?Construction in Antarctica is like nowhere else, and all the roles need hard working team players who are happy to pitch in on the tools, do the basics, do the mahi and look out for each other.
Work is primarily commercial electrical up to medium voltage, with a distinct advantage for those experienced in fabricating metal conduit, data cabling, security systems, & fire alarms. You should be comfortable performing tasks from reading electrical schematics to pulling wires.You will need to have a current NZ Electrical Practising Licence.
If you have experience with any of the below, please outline this in your CV:
- UPS battery systems and/or backup generator systems
- Telecoms
- Security system installation
- Switchgear & transformer wiring
- Fire alarms
- Due to travel restrictions, ONLY New Zealand and US Citizens with New Zealand or US passports currently and permanently living and working in New Zealand can apply.
- Vaccinations: You need to be happy to have Flu, Tdap & MMR Vaccines.
- You’re on the ice for a long time, these roles are not ‘fly in fly out’ / FIFO.
- You’ll work long hours, six days out of seven.
- Start dates are approximate and are subject to you passing medical and dental checks, getting security clearance, your notice period and ice flight availability.
- You must pass a pre-employment drug & alcohol test.
- You need a Full Class 1 NZ Driver Licence and a clean criminal record.
- The application process is lengthy, you will need to demonstrate patience when working through the application process.
- You must be prepared to travel to Tauranga for medical and dental exams. We pay for testing and flights if travelling from outside the Bay of Plenty.
- APPLY ONLINE with an up-to-date CV that outlines your commercial construction skills, experience and the types of commercial construction projects you have worked on.
- If your initial application is successful, we will contact you with further information about the interview and checking process.
- You must be IT literate, have great attention to detail, follow instructions and be able to handle lots of complicated paperwork.
WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? ADVENTURE CALLS!
APPLY ONLINE NOW and take advantage of this opportunity of a lifetime!We can only accept online applications. You will receive an automatic acknowledgement when your application is submitted successfully.
We offer a wide variety of roles across the construction industry, including positions for Carpenters, Machine Operators, Electricians, Plumbers, HVAC Technicians, Duct Installers, Pipefitters/Welders, and many more.
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