Boiler Operator - ANTARCTICA
Hays
Listing Description
Description
- May 2026 deployment
- Free food, flights, medical checks, and accommodation
- Adventure of a lifetime
Hays Recruitment is seeking expressions of interest from experienced Boiler Operators for an assignment at McMurdo Station in Antarctica. This unique opportunity involves working in one of the most remote and challenging environments on Earth.
Location: McMurdo Station, Antarctica (approximately 1000 residents in summer season, 250 in Winter) Rate: $50 per hour (WAGES/ PAYE) Deployment dates: May until September 2026
You should have:
- New Zealand Certificate in Energy and Chemical Operations (Boiler Operation) (Level 3), OR Overseas Equivalent
- Proven experience maintaining and installing boilers
- Unrestricted New Zealand work rights (no visa variation or sponsorship provided)
What to expect when you're down there:
- Accommodation provided (you will be in a shared room)
- Free food (the meals aren't Michelin starred, but they're still pretty good)
- Free flights from any major NZ airport
- Work schedule: Mon - Sat, 7am - 5pm
What to expect before you start:
- Medical and dental checks
- Criminal background and security checks
- Vaccinations
What to do now: Please apply through the link. If you have any questions, you can email Francesca.Miller@hays.net.nz or call 021 229 9160.
If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!
Application details
Please click Apply Now to apply for this role or to register your interest.
Hays
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