Take part in an exciting and growing business. The Factory Mechanic is a key part of our on-board production operations.

Aker BioMarine is a leading biotechnology company developing krill-derived products for consumer health and wellness and animal nutrition. The company has a strong position in its industry and operates with three Norwegian-registered factory trawlers in Antarctica: FT Saga Sea, FV Antarctic Sea, and FV Antarctic Endurance in addition to our newbuilt cargo and passenger vessel MV Antarctic Provider. The company’s main office is in Oslo, Norway, with an additional Norwegian office in Ålesund and a logistics base shifting product and crew in Montevideo, Uruguay.

In Aker BioMarine we believe in a world where everyone has access to quality nutrition and good health without compromising the planet. We are looking for more people like us, who believe they can make a difference in the world.

We are about 350 employees globally, of which about 150 work on board our krill vessels in Antarctica. We are a diverse company with more than 25 nationalities, spread across all time zones and most continents. Together, we form an international, high performing, diverse and fun work environment.

Working with us means you appreciate diversity, are highly skilled within your field and can cope with unexpected situations. You enjoy a fast pace, tolerate quick decisions and continuously ongoing changes. You are a true team player who “chips in” when the situation requires so.

We are now looking for a Factory Mechanic who will work on board our vessels in Antarctica

Factory Mechanic

The Factory Mechanic reports to the Factory Manager and the Chief Engineer on board and is responsible for Repair and Maintenance (R&M) of all processing equipment, packing equipment and storage equipment in the factory department onboard the fishing vessel, making sure that all such equipment is in good working condition. He/she is a key member of the on-board factory team and coordinates the daily R&M work along with the factory mechanic assistant. Furthermore, the factory mechanic is responsible for follow-up of purchase orders, ensuring there are sufficient spare parts for the processing equipment onboard, making sure that all orders are in line with given budgets. The Factory Mechanic may also be set to repair other machinery and being involved in other R&M operations onboard the ship.

The position is not set to a specific vessel and may change during the season if required or by request from management.

The company has implemented a safety management system according to The International Safety Management Code (ISM) by IMO. All employed by Aker BioMarine Antarctic Services AS, shall know their responsibilities within this system.

Responsibility during operation

• Repair and Maintenance (R&M) of on-board krill meal and krill oil plant
• Perform preventive maintenance of factory equipment
• Monitoring equipment wear, planning, performing, and reporting maintenance jobs and order spare parts for factory, using the ERP system TM Master
• Coordinate daily R&M work to be performed by factory mechanic assistant
• Prepare all orders and jobs linked to annual shipyard/lay-up along with Factory Manager
• Main responsible and coordinator of factory R&M work during shipyard and lay-ups
• Participate in other tasks as requested by Factory Manager or Chief Engineer
• Assist factory team in production process
• Keep inventory up to date at all time
• Make reports as requested and required including weekly reports and handover

Professional qualifications:

Relevant technical and mechanical competence including welding skills. Experience in the operation and maintenance of rotating equipment such as centrifuges, gear boxes, pumps, electro motors etc. Knowledge of servicing processing equipment, steam, condensate and hydraulic systems is an advantage.

CV must reflect required qualifications specified.

Personal qualifications:

• Desire for an offshore career
• English language skills
• Enjoys working in an international team
• Appreciates new challenges, seeking new tasks and continuous improvements
• Systematic and responsible with drive and self-motivation

We offer:

• A safe and attractive workplace
• Possibility for entrance into a fixed position on board
• Fixed annual salary
• A very good working environment on board
• Pension and insurance scheme
• 12/7 shift; 12 hours on, 12 hours off, 7 days a week for the entire rotation
• Shift rotation: One shift on (ca three months incl. travels) and two shifts off, averaging 150 sea days per year and about 120 - 130 days off between trips. Travel to and from fishing ground is about one week each way at the beginning and the end of the rotation, using ports in Uruguay, Chile, and Falkland Islands for embarkation on cargo and passenger vessel, bringing crew to fishing vessels on fishing ground.

Application due on May 15th, 2024. Interviews will be conducted in May/June.

Please send your application letter and CV in either English or Norwegian via the application link. Questions may be directed to applicant@akerbiomarine.com.

Position start-up will be end of October 2024.

Our trawlers

• Saga Sea is a 92-meter stern trawler
• Antarctic Sea is a 134-meter beam trawler
• Antarctic Endurance is a 130-meter beam trawler
• All vessels harvest raw krill and process this into krill meal on board

Aker BioMarine develops krill-based bioactive ingredients for use in the nutraceutical, aquaculture and animal feed market. Its fully traceable value chain stretches from sustainable krill harvesting operations in Antarctica through the logistics hub in Montevideo to its state-of-the-art factory in Houston and all the way to its customers around the world. Aker BioMarine is a subsidiary of Aker ASA.

SuperbaTM Krill is a pure form of omega-3s that are more easily absorbed by the human body, providing health benefits, including boosting heart, brain, and joint health.

QRILLTM Aqua is a functional feed ingredient for shrimp, marine fish, and salmonids, increasing productivity in aquaculture - through improved growth, health and quality.

QRILLTM Pet is a functional ingredient for pet nutrition with documented health benefits for companion animals. Proven in numerous studies to benefit pet health, the omega-3s help maintain the health of the heart, kidneys, liver, joints, brain, eyes, skin and coat.

What you can expect from working in Aker BioMarine:

You can expect hard work and a lot of fun and challenges. In return we promise you will be part of an exciting journey. If you show initiative and desire for more responsibility, we will give it to you and support you along the way. We strongly believe that our team of people want to do their best. All in the spirit of being the leading company in our industry and always striving to raise the bar.

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