Fuel Services Technician
We have ambitions to be a global hub and a comprehensive development programme to deliver this vision.
Our Engineering Services business unit manages the infrastructure assets at Auckland Airport so that they effectively and efficiently serve the defined needs of our company, customers and stakeholders. The team understand that the effective management of these assets supports Auckland Airport's strategic goals and reputation.
About the role:
The purpose of the Fuel Technical Services Engineer role is to provide and facilitate planned and reactive maintenance services for the aviation fuel network/hydrant system at the Airport.
Some of your key responsibilities will be:
- Carry out and/or facilitate planned, corrective and reactive maintenance tasks.
- Update maintenance records in a timely manner.
- Assess and report on asset conditions.
- Ensure critical spares are maintained to agreed levels.
- Provide quality assurance for project related work.
- Provide on-site technical assistance as required to ensure pipeline safety, integrity and quality is maintained.
- Conduct Fuel Hydrant easement patrols and management.
- Actively participate and contribute to regulatory compliance tasks such as annual and 5 yearly certification audits.
- Regularly review processes and procedures to align with industry best practice.
- Actively participate and contribute to emergency management plans, such as emergency exercises.
- Maintain regular and open dialog with Senior Fuel and Gas Reliability Engineer and provide technical support as required.
- Collaborate with AKL Pipeline Manager and asset owner.
- Role model Auckland Airport’s commitment to “People First” Health, Safety & Wellbeing approach.
What you’ll bring to the role:
At Auckland Airport, we are a busy hive of activity, and a lot of what we look for is how you would align with our values Respectful, Collaborative, We Care, Integrity and Exceptional.
To ensure your success in this role, you will need:
- New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Trade) or relevant qualification.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in mechanical or utilities maintenance engineering.
- Good understanding of reactive and proactive maintenance requirements.
- Team contributor with ability to collaborate well with different levels.
About us:
Auckland Airport is more than just a business. It’s a truly unique place with an important role to play in New Zealand’s recovery. Together we’re its custodians, knowing that the work we do has the power to create positive change for our customers, the community, the environment and for the prosperity of Aotearoa.We’re all about creating a sense of place where everyone can thrive, and one where others aspire to work. We’re a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome people from all walks of life.
Apply today:
When you work with us, you’ll share our ambition to be a great New Zealand business, and one that’s making a strong contribution to the wellbeing of our communities and economy.
Applications close: 1st October 2025.
Please note that applications will be reviewed continuously throughout the recruitment period, and appointments may be made before the official closing date of the advert.
If this role sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Apply online now.