Tiakina te anamata, ma te tuhono i nga tangata me nga wahi o te inamata. Taking care of tomorrow: connecting people and place today.Mercury is a bold future-focused organisation, providing energy and telecommunications to more Kiwi than anyone else, leading the way with renewable energy and working toward a sustainable future. At the heart is our purpose which pushes us to do all we can to create a better future for our people, our communities, and Aotearoa New Zealand.Our Opportunity:Known internally as Geothermal Controller Team Lead, this role sits within the heart of the generation team leading a new way of working and has a real opportunity to create and operate a new team while building the culture and being at the centre of our geothermal operations.In this role you'll be accountable for leading the team of 12 Geothermal controllers responsible for ensuring Geothermal Stations are safely operating at their technical limits. This team will remotely operate 4 geothermal power stations from the Nga Awa Purua site on a 24/7 basis, generating more than 350MW of base load renewable energy. The role is not designated to be on the shift roster as it designed to be the interface between the Geothermal Controller Team and the many support functions of the business.You'll play a key role linking together the sites and optimisation and reliability engineering team to ensure Mercury is continuously improving plant output and reliability.This role covers our geothermal generation sites in our central region (Rotokawa, Nga Awa Purua, Ngatamariki and Kawerau), close to both Taupo and Rotorua and the wonderful lifestyle that the region brings with easy access to lakes and forests to enjoy fishing, mountain biking, water sports and more. This role will offer you work / life balance, we ensure our generation sites are well-managed with strong health and safety policies to keep you safe.Mercury operates a flexible working environment and there is the opportunity to work with your manager to work hours that suit your lifestyle and provide a work/life balance, including 9 day fortnight. Mercury also offers a pool vehicle to get to and from site if you are close to your colleagues.Key responsibilities include:Succession and training for Geothermal Controllers to ensure there is growing capability and adequate coverConsistently and safely maximise generation from all Geothermal power stationsMonitor plant availability and capacity factor - to identify issues and opportunitiesLead the continuous improvementOpen clear communication is maintained with the Maintenance Team and Trading Group in order that opportunity costs are minimised, and outage plans are implemented effectivelyWe are looking for:Relevant tertiary qualification or Trade Certificate / Level 4 with significant relevant industry experienceTeam management and leadership experience with significant experience in an operating control room environmentExperience in similar roles such as Production Team Leader and Process EngineeringExperience with High Hazard facilities preferableMercury offers (full benefits are listed on our Career Page):Additional 5 days leave per annum (MyDays)$400 one off tax-free payment towards setting up your home officeA diverse workplace where your unique abilities and talents will be recognised and encouragedAnnual salary reviews with excellent parental leave policy, with the option to purchase additional leaveThe opportunities, career paths and facilities associated with working for one of New Zealand's largest multi-utility providersFlexible working policy - The autonomy and trust to work flexibly from our purpose-built premises and from home, recognising the value of this flexibility in the modern worldDiscounted health insurance and free life and income insuranceExcellent well-being programme including up to $100 annual check ups and confidential assistance programmeGender affirmation leave and supportive bereavement leave to be taken when you lose anyone close to you, including your petMercury is a learning organisation that is committed to providing you with opportunities to grow and develop that will benefit you now and in the future. Part of your role includes building your skillset and mindset through a variety of ways. We believe this creates an energised, innovative and agile work environment where you will feel valued.At Mercury, we believe that having a team of individuals with different backgrounds, experience and capability working together makes us stronger and better as an organisation. We know that some candidates may only apply for a role if they meet all of the criteria. If you want to join our team, we encourage you to apply for any role that matches your skills, capabilities and interests, even if you aren't sure if you meet all of the criteria. If you require assistance or accessibility support from us during the application and selection process, please reach out to ****** full position description is available on our Career Page. Applications close Wednesday 21st August at 5:00pm. Please note that Mercury retains the right to bring a particularly strong candidate through to interview more quickly.Please apply via our Career Page: https://careers.mercury.co.nz/jobdetails/ajid/j1jr8/Geothermal-Controller-Team-Lead,35020.html
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