About the role
Babcock is looking for a Mechanical Engineering Technician -Surveyor to join the Survey team based in Devonport, Auckland.
About the role
Join a hands-on engineering role at the heart of marine operations, where your technical expertise directly ensures the safety, structural integrity, and operational performance of naval vessels and engineering assets s. You will conduct thorough inspections, tests, and surveys—applying recognized standards to assess material condition, identify risks, and ensure compliance across complex maritime assets.
This is an opportunity to build expertise in marine surveying while contributing to high-impact defence and engineering programmes. Working alongside experienced survey leaders, you’ll support project delivery, manage survey data, and ensure surveys adhere to relevant QA/QC standards to influence and improve quality outcomes. If you enjoy practical problem-solving, precision reporting, and working in a structured, safety-first environment, this role offers strong career development within a respected engineering organisation.
About you
You are a practical, detail-focused engineering professional with solid hands-on experience in mechanical or structural environments. You’re confident conducting inspections, interpreting standards, and assessing defects before they become failures. You enjoy working both independently and as part of a team, supporting project delivery and maintaining high-quality documentation. With strong communication skills and a safety-first mindset, you take ownership of your work, stay organised under pressure, and are motivated to continually improve processes and outcomes.
Key Required Skills
Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) techniques and application
Mechanical and structural inspection capability
Knowledge of welding and fabrication standards
Surveying equipment operation and data interpretation
Technical reporting and documentation accuracy
Quality assurance and compliance management
MS Office and inspection software proficiency
Strong communication and stakeholder coordination
Key Required Qualifications
Trade or technical qualification in mechanical/fabrication engineering
General surve…
