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Press, Volume CXII, Issue 33065, 4 November 1972, Page 25

Situations Vacant CLIMATE LABORATORY, D.S.I.R CHEMIST-BIOCHEMIST APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED from graduates in Chemistry or Biochemistry for a new position at the Climate Laboratory. Plant Physiology Division, D.S.I.R, Palmerston North. The person appointed will be a member of the climate room service team with special responsibility for plant analytical work associated with climate room research projects. Types of chemical analyses will, in general, relate to physiological status of plants grown under environmentally defined conditions. A special laboratory has been set aside for this work. It is planned that automated equipment will be used where possible for the more routine analyses, while devising procedures for measurement of less common materials could present a satisfying challenge to an interested person. Salary appropriate to age and qualifications will be paid in accord with Government salary scales. Applications stating full academic record should be made on Form P.S. 17A (available from Post Offices) to the Director, Plant Physiology Division, Private Bag, Palmerston North. 3413

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT THE PARTNER OF AN INTERNATIONAL firm of Chartered Accountants is in New Zealand and wishes to recruit a member for his office in Monrovia, Liberia. Salary (reviewed after first tour) is in American dollars and provides an attractive savings margin. Furnished accommodation and a motor car are provided without charge. The contract would be for two tours of 18 months each with three months leave on full salary after each tour. Return fares from New Zealand and return fares to Europe after the first tour and a kit allow'ance are to employer’s account. Position offers excellent prospects for advancement in an expanding firm that operates in all Continents. Reply in confidence to:— 316 High Street, Dunedin. Telephone 79-711. 3248 CAREERS IN STEAM POWER PLANT OPERATION New Zealand vSk* Electricity THE PROSPECTS: This is a rapidly expanding industry. New Plymouth Power Station will be commissioned next year and another 1000 MW station will follow within the next six years. To staff these stations the Department will have to double its existing thermal operating staff. Prospects for advancements are very good for people with an aptitude for operating who are prepared to study for the required certificates. Promotion is on merit (i.e. no rigid seniority system). Gross pay for men in charge of shifts, is up to $7OOO p.a. THE JOBS: Initial appointment to be as Auxiliary Plant Operators for training in the operation of steam power plant. THE PEOPLE: The Department is seeking suitable people for training in steam power station operation. Marine engineering experience, particularly with certificates, would be of particular interest, as would experience in the operating of steam power plants elsewhere. A desirable minimum standard would be eligibility under Marine Department requirements to sit for the Ist Class Engine Drivers Certificate or its equivalent (Third Marine or better). Every assistance and encouragement. THE PAY AND CONDITIONS: Nominal salary for an Auxiliary Plant Operator is $3863 p.a. Shift Allowances, penal rates, etc., for shift roster bring gross earnings to over $4600 p.a. Good housing is available at a reasonable rental. Usual Public Service annual leave and superannuation conditions apply. Financial assistance will be given with household removal costs. THE PLACES: NEW PLYMOUTH POWER STATION in New Plymouth City. Five 120,000 kilowatt boiler turbinegenerator units, each rated at close to a million pounds of steam per hour at 1800 p.s.i. and lOOOdeg Fahrenheit. MARSDEN POWER STATION, 24 miles south-east of Whangarei, adjacent to Bream Bay. Two 120,000 kilowatt boiler turbine-generator units, each rated at close to a million pounds of steam per hour at 1500 p.s.i. and lOOOdeg Fahrenheit. MEREMERE POWER STATION, about 40 miles south of Auckland. Six 300,0001b/hour boilers and seven 30,000 kilowatt turbine-generators operating at 600 p.s.i. and 850 deg Fahrenheit. Enquiries will be welcome at: N.Z. ELECTRICITY DEPARTMENT, P.O. Box 1251, Christchurch; or Phone 65-759 (Mr A. T. J. Cook). Applications close on November 15, 1972, with the Staff Officer, N.Z. Electricity Department, Private Bag, Wellington. Applicants should use form P.S. 17A, which is obtainable from Post Offices, and quote the vacancy numbers 59 or 60. Only copies of testimonials should be enclosed. Assistance may be given to a married man required to move his household. 3411