JOB TITLE: Marine Mechanic

RESPONSIBLE TO: Island Manager

HOURS OF WORK: 40 Hours per week 

 

Job Profile

The Marine Mechanic reports to the Senior Marine Mechanic/Island Manager for assisting with the maintenance of the Research Station and settlement equipment ensuring they are in good and safe working condition. This includes outboard engines, generators, compressor, desalination plant, pumps, air-condition units, radio communication systems, all other electrical/electronic equipment and water supply distribution system.

 

Qualifications/Experiences

Advanced Diploma in Marine Mechanic OR Electrical Engineering with Class one with four years working experience in relevant field

OR

Diploma in Marine Mechanic with City and Guilds or Certificate in Mechanical Engineering with at least 5 years working experience in relevant field

 

Remuneration

The salary of the position will be in accordance with the scheme of service for the position

 

Language

Fluent in written and spoken English 

Other languages will an advantage

 

Skills and attributes

• Self-motivated and able to work unsupervised and with flexible hours.

• A friendly, open and confident manner with the ability to deal assertively, but tactfully, with potentially awkward visitors and willing to talk to all visitors. 

• Excellent team player able to enjoy life in an isolated international community without frequent transport opportunities. An adaptable and innovative approach to problem solving, with the ability to identify issues which may be significant in terms of policy/strategy and the skill of communicating such issues to the line manager and resolving them. 

• Able to maintain a work life balance

• Fully computer literate (MS word, excel, outlook, power point)

• In-depth field experience in nature conservation in Seychelles

• Boat driving skills with at least 10NM and a qualified First Aider/Responder

• Padi Advanced diver 

• Understanding of technical issues in maintenance of buildings and equipment (solar energy, water, generators, boat engines, desalination plants, pumps, boat maintenance) and electrical highly desired. 

• An organized, pragmatic, problem solving mind. 

• Strong communication, public relation, leadership skills required and keen interest in sustainable management. 

• Enthusiasm, energy, flexibility and initiative. Sense of humour and commitment to SIF’s mission. 

 

Apply now with an application form (which can be downloaded from our website, or collected at Mont Fleuri or Vallée de Mai Visitor Centre), your C.V. & a cover letter sent to hr@sif.sc or info@sif.sc. Kindly note deadline for application is 10th December 2024.