Marine Safety Service Technician Traineeship

VIKING Life-Saving Equipment is a global market leader in offshore safety. We manufacture, supply and service everything from offshore evacuation systems to life rafts, lifejackets, immersion suits, firefighting equipment, offshore aviation safety gear, lifeboats, hooks, davits and more.

Here at VIKING, we work to make higher levels of safety affordable and manageable for shipowners, the offshore industry, rescue teams and fire departments around the globe.

We are already leaders within our industry; but we never stop growing. Therefore, we often need new VIKINGs to grow with us. This is a company rich with possibilities for career development. Like any professional, international corporation; we’re well organized with clear strategies for achieving our goals. You’ll also encounter an open, collaborative mindset within our team. Whenever and wherever there’s room for improvement, you’ll find your suggestions welcome. If you’re up to it, you may be given responsibility for implementing these new motions too. And you will find yourself surrounded by supportive colleagues and managers – with the friendly atmosphere of a family-owned company.

We currently seek a Marine Safety Service Technician Traineeship candidate based in our Taren Point service centre. 

Your Opportunity

The Trainee Marine Safety Service Technician's role is to undergo structured training in the service, delivery and installation of VIKING life-saving equipment into Australia's Offshore, Maritime and Defence industries.

This would include opportunities to work on life rafts, lifejackets, immersion suits and offshore evacuation systems. 

The role would see the suitable candidate learning, through practical hands-on experience and VIKING led training courses, the role of a VIKING Service technician. 

The ultimate aim is the successful candidate's full certification in VIKING's life-saving appliance service division working on premium products enjoying the challenges of the marine industry.

About You

This position would ideally suit someone who has an interest in starting a career in the marine or offshore safety industry. You do not however require any marine experience to apply to become a Trainee Marine Safety Service Technician, we only ask that you are:

• Resilient, mature willing to learn and a good problem solver
• Be able to multitask and be able to forward-think
• Reliable and have the ability to adapt and overcome challenges
• Have the ability to pass offshore medicals and training
• Willing to travel offshore and be away from home for limited periods of time

In return, we offer:

This is an excellent opportunity to work for an international market leading manufacturer of life-saving equipment.

Following successful completion of training we are offering good remuneration and super contribution, including an hourly wage whilst you are being trained.

• Ongoing training and development
• Future career opportunities including areas of leadership, safety, training.
• Supportive and professional culture

Benefits

• The opportunity to learn new skills and learn through industry leading in-house training
• Travel inter-state and internationally to attend training courses and work experience at VIKING's other service stations
• Training and development opportunities
• The opportunity to be a part of an established and expanding company

Only applicants that have the right to permanently live and work in Australia will be considered for this position.

If you feel you are the right candidate for this position, you are encouraged to apply with a covering letter and resume outlining how you would be an ideal fit for the role.