Founded in 1952, Paspaley is a diverse group of companies. Whilst its core business is pearling, including pearl production, wholesale and retail, it also has extensive involvement in the aviation industry, the rural industry and commercial property. Our pearling operation is extensive and spans coastal regions from Exmouth, WA around to the north of Darwin, NT. Our pearl farms are positioned amongst some of the world's most spectacular coastline and unique marine environments.

We seek an experienced, reliable and qualified Lead Mechanic to work with our Engineering Team to support, guide and assist with the refit and servicing of our pearling vessels and associated machinery.

As the Lead Mechanic - Broome you will work directly with the Manager - Broome Operations and Engineering Manager - Pearling to help define scopes of work to maintain farm vessels and equipment and to assist with fleet vessel requirements as needed.

You will lead by example on the tools and work hands on with fellow Mechanics/Engineers. Develop project goals and objectives, create, and maintain project budgets and schedules, analyse progress reports against work schedules and ensure accurate documentation.

Key Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintain a workshop which is capable of carrying out the maintenance routines and provide adequate equipment to handle minor repairs and breakdowns

Ensure all Vehicles are serviced.

Provide engineering assistance to Fleet vessels as required.

All engineering requirements to vessels and equipment associated with Pearl Farm operations in Broome.

Work "hands on" to carry out maintenance

Provide technical assistance to skippers, engineers and mechanics in Broome based pearl farms and fleet.

Supervise tradesmen or general hands employed by the company to carry out engineering tasks, including control of their hours and timesheets.

Assist the parts ordering system

Ensure Mechanics under your supervision are fulfilling their duties. Monitor their works to ensure compliance and completed in efficient timeframes.

Ensure all works carried out under your control complies with the requirements of the NT and WA Work Health Act/Regulations

The successful candidates must:

Hold al Mechanic trade qualification

Hold a current driver’s license

Hold a Construction White Card

Have Australian Citizenship or Residency with full work rights

Be able to pass a Pre Employment medical and Drug and Alcohol test

Be a resident of Broome or willing to relocate.

Desirable but not essential:

Hold a current High Risk Forklift Ticket

Hold a Confined Workspace qualification

Hold a Work at Heights qualification

Marine experience and advantage

This position is Broome based, but may require you to work remote at our pearling sites if requested.