About the role
Join a team where engineering meets impact. As a Senior Engineer (Supportability), you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the operational readiness of the Royal New Zealand Navy fleet. You’ll lead Condition Based Monitoring trials, analyse vibration and thermographic data, and provide actionable insights that directly influence maintenance strategies. This is a hands-on, high-responsibility role where your technical expertise will shape the lifecycle support of critical marine systems.
Grow your career in a purpose-driven environment. At Babcock, we don’t just maintain equipment—we build capability. You’ll collaborate with skilled professionals, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement. With access to cutting-edge tools and a strong focus on safety, development, and innovation, this role offers the chance to make a real difference while advancing your own professional journey.
About you
You are a technically sharp, solutions-focused engineer with a passion for marine systems and lifecycle support. You thrive in collaborative environments, communicate clearly, and enjoy mentoring others. Your experience with CBM tools, vibration and thermographic analysis, and engineering documentation sets you apart. You’re proactive, safety-conscious, and committed to continuous improvement. If you're ready to lead technical investigations and influence maintenance decisions that keep the fleet mission-ready, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.
Key Required Skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Experience in condition monitoring techniques, with an emphasis on vibration analysis.
• Effective team collaboration
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Initiative and workload prioritisation
• Intermediate software proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Technical documentation and reporting skills
Key Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Marine Engineering (Washington Accord accredited), or equivalent recognised engineering qualification and subsequent experience.
• Eligibility for Professional Engineer membership via recognised body
• Desirable: ISO VCAT1, TCAT1, LCAT1 or equivalent certification
• Desirable: Marine Engineering Officer Certificate Class 3 or above / Navy engineering experience
