Station Engineer (m/w/d) - Wintering Neumayer III

Location: Antarctica – Neumayer III

Contract duration: limited to a maximum of 2 years. Start: July 1st. Application deadline: August 31st of the current year.

The Alfred Wegener Institute Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research (AWI) is Germany's leading research institution for polar and marine sciences and owner of the permanently occupied Neumayer Station III in Antarctica. The station serves as a modern research base under extreme conditions on Earth.

We, Reederei F. Laeisz G.m.b.H., ensure the technical operation of this unique station. This job will be awarded through us.

Tasks

As Station Engineer (m/w/d), you will take on a central technical responsibility for the year-round operation of the station:

Your tasks:

• Self-responsible maintenance, upkeep and repair of all mechanical and energy-related facilities at the station, including block heat power plants, hydraulic systems, pumps and aggregates.
• Maintenance, repair and maintenance of vehicles, laboratories and scientific-technical equipment
• Collaboration with the Electrical Engineer (m/w/d) to ensure smooth technical operation
• Support in safety-relevant procedures and technical projects
• Active shaping of a safe, efficient and team-oriented working environment

Qualification

• Degree (FH/University) or equivalent qualification (e.g. Technician:in, Master:in) in the field: Ship Operations Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Vehicle Technology (KFZ) or a comparable technical specialization
• Very good German language skills (at least B2) and very good English language skills (at least B2)
• Professional experience in the fields of Hydraulics, Climate Technology, Sanitary Technology, Building Automation, Electricity and KFZ/Motor Technology
• Craftsmanship
• Teamwork, sense of responsibility and resilience
• Able to work for long periods in a tight team under extreme conditions

Benefits

• A unique professional experience in one of the most remote regions on Earth
• In-depth preparation time before deployment begins
• Collaboration with international scientists and technical teams
• A challenging and varied working environment with high personal responsibility

Your profile fits? Then we're looking forward to you!

We welcome applications regardless of gender, origin and identity and promote the diversity of our team. In particular, qualified female engineers are encouraged to apply.

How to apply:

Please upload your complete application documents, including the cover letter and motivation statement, as well as the curriculum vitae and relevant certificates to demonstrate professional experience, in a maximum of two PDF documents by August 31st each year via our applicant portal, JOIN.