General Information
Date Published: 30-Oct-2024
Advertising Ends: 13-Nov-2024
Country: New Zealand
Location: Manawatu
Role Type: Trades and Services
Work Type: Permanent
ID#: 10342
Position Description
About us | Ko wai matou
We are a proud New Zealand Co-operative built by generations of farming whanau. We believe nutritious food is essential to sustain people today, and for future generations to thrive, which is why we challenge ourselves to find new ways to bring our dairy goodness to people around the world.
At our Research and Development Centre in Palmerston North, we know the smallest things can make a difference, so we research and develop products that last longer, stretch further, work faster, waste less, withstand more and taste better. Bringing together world-class dairy products and the deep expertise of our people we work alongside the passionate, talented and innovative food professionals who are driving dairy industry and innovation.
About the opportunity | Te whiwhinga mahi
We have an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance and Development Electrician to join our team at our Research and Development Centre in Palmerston North. At our Research and Development Centre, we are incredibly passionate about doing amazing things with dairy.
As our Maintenance and Development Electrician, you will become an integral member of the R&D Services team. This team is dedicated to developing innovative ideas and cutting-edge solutions for the centre's operation and delivery. In this essential role, you will utilise your electrical expertise to maintain, develop, and provide engineering services and processes for our site services, utilities, pilot plant, and laboratories.
You'll be seen as the go-to person for practical problem-solving, providing technical expertise to maximise the flexibility and reliability of the site's assets and operations. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is eager to contribute to a passionate and forward-thinking team while working on exciting and impactful projects.
About you | Ko wai koe
You'll be someone who excels at adapting to change, stays calm under pressure, and can effectively troubleshoot unexpected breakdowns.
Holding a relevant Electrical Trade Certificate, you'll utilize your trades background and robust practical and technical skills. You thrive in dynamic environments and possess a value-add mindset. As a collaborative team player, you're motivated to seek continuous improvements and contribute added value.
Key skills and experience include:
NZ registered Electrician (Cert in Electrical Engineering L4 or higher) with a current practicing license
Proven industrial electrical experience - ideally in Food manufacturing Plant required with Dairy Industry preferred.
Familiarity with data systems (HMI, PLCs, SCADA)
Engage in quality assurance system upkeep, including boiler and water management compliance testing, and train other staff members.
Computer literacy and experience with a CMMS system is advantageous
Passion for providing innovative solutions and positive results to the manufacturing process
Effective communicator with proven successful stakeholder management
This role also requires you to be part of the callout and standby schedule to ensure staff coverage.
Take advantage of this exciting opportunity to grow your career and make a significant impact in Fonterra's Strategic and Innovation goals.
Please note you must have work eligibility for New Zealand to be considered for this position.
Our story | To Tatou Korero
Being part of Fonterra means being part of a unique history, realising the potential of dairy for generations to come, and solving for a better future together.
Whanaungatanga, our Co-operative spirit, guides a common strength and purpose
Manaakitanga is how we care for all our people at the heart of what we do
Kaitiakitanga ensures we care for the land, farming in a way that regenerates our farms and environment for future generations
Whakaohooho inspires us all with excellent career development opportunities, benefits, flexibility, and balance to suit everyone's lifestyles and choices
Our Co-operative is a place where everyone can be themselves, feel empowered to do their best, and are empowered to create goodness for generations.
Sound good to you? Come join our whanau and let's solve for better, together. You, me, us together. T?tou t?tou.
Applications will close at midnight on Wednesday, 13th of November.
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