Mechanical Engineering Technician -Surveyor (Marine)
// Role Summary
Join Babcock as a Mechanical Engineering Technician-Surveyor in Devonport, Auckland, to ensure the safety and integrity of naval vessels through hands-on inspections and surveys.
// Key Responsibilities
- Conduct vital inspections and surveys on naval vessels and engineering assets.
- Apply recognized standards to assess material condition and identify risks.
- Develop expertise in marine surveying within high-impact defence programmes.
- Utilize Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) and mechanical/structural inspection skills.
- Maintain high-quality documentation and ensure QA/QC compliance.
- Must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand and obtain NZDF Security Clearance.
// Role Specification
About the Role
Join a hands-on engineering role at the heart of marine operations, where your technical expertise directly ensures the safety, structural integrity, and operational performance of naval vessels and engineering assets. You will conduct thorough inspections, tests, and surveys, applying recognized standards to assess material condition, identify risks, and ensure compliance across complex maritime assets.
This is an opportunity to build expertise in marine surveying while contributing to high-impact defence and engineering programmes. Working alongside experienced survey leaders, you’ll support project delivery, manage survey data, and ensure surveys adhere to relevant QA/QC standards to influence and improve quality outcomes. If you enjoy practical problem-solving, precision reporting, and working in a structured, safety-first environment, this role offers strong career development within a respected engineering organisation.
About You
You are a practical, detail-focused engineering professional with solid hands-on experience in mechanical or structural environments. You’re confident conducting inspections, interpreting standards, and assessing defects before they become failures. You enjoy working both independently and as part of a team, supporting project delivery and maintaining high-quality documentation. With strong communication skills and a safety-first mindset, you take ownership of your work, stay organised under pressure, and are motivated to continually improve processes and outcomes.
Key Required Skills
- Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) techniques and application
- Mechanical and structural inspection capability
- Knowledge of welding and fabrication standards
- Surveying equipment operation and data interpretation
- Technical reporting and documentation accuracy
- Quality assurance and compliance management
- MS Office and inspection software proficiency
- Strong communication and stakeholder coordination
Key Required Qualifications
- Trade or technical qualification in mechanical/fabrication engineering
- General survey or engineering certification
- NDT certification (e.g. PCN, AINDT, ASNT, ISO 9712) – desirable
- Welding inspection certification (e.g. CSWIP, CWI, IIW) – desirable
Your Future at Babcock
Babcock offers a supportive and engaging work environment with comprehensive benefits including work-life integration policies, career development support through a capability framework and LinkedIn Learning, employee recognition programs, and wellbeing initiatives.
Who We Are
Babcock Australasia combines local expertise with the global heritage of Babcock International Group, a leading defence company. We ensure critical services and assets are available, affordable, and future-proof for our customers.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds. The successful candidate must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand and capable of obtaining a New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) Security Clearance. Pre-employment checks may be required.