Current Openings - Technical

Your practical skills contribute to OM’s success as much as more visible ministry roles. You maintain OM properties, HVAC and electrical systems, participate in building projects, keep vehicles roadworthy and more. Carpenters, welders and other trades are in great demand, especially on OM ships.

Angola (1)Belgium (2)Chile (1)
Germany (2)Ireland (1)Italy (1)
Ships (3)South Africa (2)United Kingdom (2)
Zambia (2)

Angola

  • Building Project Manager

    Do you enjoy a challenge? We are looking for someone with experience in construction to co-ordinate our building project in Menongue.

    Start Date: As soon as possible
    Commitment Length: 1-2 years

Belgium

  • Maintenance person

    Just outside Brussels, in a town called Zaventem, OM has an internationally used conference facility called ZavCentre. ZavCentre provides up to a full board stay for missionaries travelling through, OM groups meeting, local Christians and others. Our center has around 35 beds and 5 small and large meeting rooms. Besides the conference center, OM wants to help the local church in reaching their purpose for Christ. We are looking for several technically skilled people to help us in our headoffice building/vehicle maintenance and repair team. Painting, carpentry, plastering, electricity, plumbing, car mechanics, … We can use anyone with those or more skills. We definitely need a mechanic, a plumber and a carpenter. We focus on both maintaining our building and vehicles as well as specific projects. We are currently in a phase of rebuilding our whole property for more office and accomodation space.

    Start Date: As soon as possible
    Commitment Length: 1-2 years

  • Project builder

    Help out in different projects such as:
    Build new offices.
    Build new guestrooms.

    Start Date: As soon as possible
    Commitment Length: 6-12 months

Chile

  • Maintenance Supervisor

    The Maintenance Supervisor will be in charge of the maintenance of the OM Chile facilities.
    As well there are opportunities to serve practically in the children's homes where OM Chile is working. 
    OM Chile has a desire to expand the facilities on the properity. According to gifts, talents and abilities this could be done too.

    Start Date: As soon as possible
    Commitment Length: as long as possible

Germany

  • Electrician

    A 200-year-old Mill in Mosbach, Germany has been converted into a conference centre which is home to OM Germany.
    Join OM Germany’s motivated team to maintain the Mill and ensure everything runs smoothly.  You can use your experience and practical skills as an Electrician to maintain the electrical systems, such as the fire-alarm and telephones or the installation of new electrical appliances.
    Fluent German is essential for this role.

    Start Date: As soon as possible
    Commitment Length: 2-3 years

  • FSJ - Voluntary Social Year new!

    Das FSJ in Mosbach bietet dir die Möglichkeit, den persönlichen Horizont zu erweitern und in deiner Beziehung zu Gott zu wachsen.
    Du wirst während deines FSJ's zu selbstständigem Arbeiten und Verantwortungsbewusstsein herausgefordert.

    Durch die Teilnahme an Kurzeinsätzen erhältst du Einblick in die weltweite Arbeit von OM.

    DU LEBST NICHT IN DEUTSCHLAND?
    Kein Problem! Das FSJ steht auch dir offen. Hier kannst du deine deutschen  Sprachkenntnisse ausbauen, deine deutschen Wurzeln entdecken
    oder wenn du als MK in der Welt unterwegs bist, dich auf deine Ausbildung oder dein Studium vorbereiten.

    AUFGABEN IM FSJ:
    Einsatzort ist die OM-Zentrale in Mosbach (www.d.om.org). Hier wirst du im hauswirtschaftlichen Bereich und der Küche arbeiten (oder im handwerklichen Bereich). Je nach Bedarf gibt es Möglichkeiten in PR-, IT- und im Finanzbereich.

    Start Date: August 2012
    Commitment Length: 1 year

Ireland

  • Bus Driver/Evangelism - Big Red Bus Team

    The Bus driver will be responsible to take the bus and team to the different venues. The driver will also be responsible for the general maintenance of the vehicle (working with another experienced person) and the safety of passengers. The Bus driver will, of course, have opportunities to get involved in practical evangelism and planning of the programmes as part of the team.

    Start Date: As soon as possible
    Commitment Length: 1-2 years

Italy

  • Maintenance Manager

    Do you like to work with your hands to keep things running smoothly?  OM Italy needs someone with a variety of "handy-man" skills to oversee the regular grounds and maintenance requirements of “Forterocca” – our retreat and ministry center located in the Pellice Valley of NW Italy.  Come live in a quiet mountain village amid the beauty of the Italian Alps.  Be part of a team where your practical skills will help mobilize people into world missions in Italy, throughout Europe and around the world!

    Start Date: As soon as possible
    Commitment Length: 1-2 years

Ships

  • 1st Engineering Officer

    An additional 1st Engineering Officer (Reg III/2) is required for the Logos Hope AS SOON AS POSSBILE.  The preference is for someone to join us long term, but any length of time may be helpful.

    Please enquire at the Ships Head Office about precise starting dates.

    The 1st Engineering Officer is accountable to the Chief Engineering Officer for conducting efficient watch in the machinery spaces whilst at sea, duty watches in port and for the general running and day-to-day functions of the Engine Department.

    Start Date: As soon as possible
    Commitment Length: as long as possible

  • Chief Engineering Officer

    A Chief Engineering Officer is required for the Logos Hope, either on a long term basis or rotation basis AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

    Please enquire at the Ships Head Office for further information on dates and rotation options.

    The Chief Engineering Officer is responsible to the Master for the safe and efficient running of all the ships machinery and technical systems, excluding those items of navigational and fire-fighting equipment, which come under the Deck Department.

    Start Date: As soon as possible
    Commitment Length: as long as possible

  • Pipe Fitting Welder

    We are looking for a qualified welder with welding and pipe fitting experience especially in the marine environment (desirable but not necessary). Together with a helper you assemble, weld and install pipe systems and related materialssuch as pipe supports, transition sleeves, fittings and auxiliary equipment.
    You will ensure proper reporting of variations in due time with special attention to critical processes taking place.

    Start Date: As soon as possible
    Commitment Length: 6-12 months

South Africa

  • Auto Mechanic

    OM South Africa's Ministry Center is looking for a mechanic who wants to put their talents, skills and knowledge to work for God's Kingdom in full time ministry.

    Start Date: As soon as possible
    Commitment Length: 1-2 years

  • OM RSA Events Co-ordinator

    Do you like to see things implemented and worked through? This role is all about implementing logical plans together with the Event Manager. It includes organizing venues for events, hospitality, catering, as well as organizing transport, technical, health & safety and other support services.

    Start Date: As soon as possible
    Commitment Length: 2-3 years

United Kingdom

  • Grounds Personnel

    We need one person to help us maintain the beautiful grounds around the site at the UK National office in Shropshire, and to work on external projects around the buildings.  This will involve grass maintenance, gardening and large shrubbery maintenance.
    Supervision will be provided by our maintenance manager.  This is a part time role;  someone with DIY skills who is  interested in serving full-time could use the rest of their time helping the maintenance dept.

    Start Date: As soon as possible
    Commitment Length: as long as possible

  • Hospitality - Support Services OM Turning Point new!

    Would you like to be part of a team whose work is essential to the ongoing ministry of OM Turning Point?  Would you like to contribute to OM Turning’ Point’s two-fold Mission to train people to reach out to Islamic people and to conduct outreaches to these people?  Join the Hospitality-Support Services team.

    If your skills lie in the area of hospitality, you can contribute significantly to this ministry by helping do the many things that have to be done to make the conferences and outreaches possible.  By providing for the daily needs of outreach workers, by participating in the daily upkeep and care of the centre, and by being a cheerful hostess you can make sure that these events are a success.  If you have a gift or live of service this is a great opportunity for you.

    Start Date: As soon as possible
    Commitment Length: 1-2 years

Zambia

  • Property Maintance Manager new!

    Do you enjoy fixing things and getting your hands dirty, applying your mind to solving practical problems? We are looking for a person who enjoys serving others in practical and hands-on ways.

    We need a property manager to help with the day to day maintenance of our training center.

    Start Date: As soon as possible
    Commitment Length: 2-3 years

  • Vehicle Mechanic and Driver new!

    Life in Africa involves traveling long distances on poor roads.  Without our vehicles we would be very limited in our effectiveness.

    Would you be willing to join our team in Zambia to help maintain and repair our fleet of vehicles? We also need someone to help us with driving within Kabwe, and also to Lusaka. Creativeness,innovativeness and loads of patience are key to excelling in this responsibility.

    Start Date: As soon as possible
    Commitment Length: 1-2 years

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