Description

Working conditions are often noisy and dirty. Heavy equipment automotive engineers may be exposed to paint and chemical fumes, and other hazards. Working conditions may also be stressful when working to tight deadlines.

Some travel may be required to repair machinery on-site with a specially-equipped service vehicle, as it can be expensive to transport large machinery.

Skills and Knowledge: Heavy equipment automotive engineers need to have:
* Knowledge of vehicle engines and parts
* Knowledge of vehicle electronics
* Knowledge of Land Transport Safety Authority regulations and safety standards
* Mechanical skills including the ability to diagnose mechanical problems people and communication skills
* Computer skills

Highlights

Plenty of work and competitive rates for experienced hard working professionals.

There is a shortage of heavy equipment automotive engineers, partly because of the insufficient number of training courses and small number of employers employing apprentices in the past.

Modern diesel vehicle engines are more sophisticated and contain more electronic components than many older models. This means heavy equipment automotive engineers need to have a wider range of skills than previously, including knowledge of how electronic parts work and how to repair them. Due to this increase in sophistication and need for a wider range of skills, many heavy equipment automotive engineers now specialise and work on particular vehicles.

High level of computer knowledge required.

Coupled with this, a high level of computer knowledge is needed due to the increase in the number of vehicles that have on-board computers and the growing use of computerized fault-finding equipment to identify what is wrong with an engine. This technology has changed the way heavy equipment automotive engineers work. Some spend a significant proportion of their working day diagnosing faults on a computer rather than working on the engine itself.

Qualifications

Qualified Diesel Mechanic, 4-5 + experience

Minimum Education

Diploma/Certification

Job Types

• Engineering (Mechanical)

Salary/Pay

Qualified heavy equipment automotive engineers usually earn between USD 18 and USD 30 per hour. Supervisors may earn more than this.

Experience Required

yes

4-5 + years experience required.

This Program is open to

American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Application Process Involves

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Other
• Phone/Video Interview
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Resume
• Written Application

Alexander Associates International's Mission Statement

AAI is a team of New Zealanders with a combined experience of more than 30 years living, working and helping people settle and work in the New Zealand and the UK. We specialize in the recruitment of skilled migrants for shortages in the labor market. AAI provides a full range of Relocation and Employment services.

Year Founded

1998