Tiakina te anamata, ma te tuhono i nga tangata me nga wahi o te inamata.Mercury is a bold future focused organisation, leading the way with renewable energy and working toward a sustainable future.
At the heart is our purpose; Taking care of tomorrow, connecting people and place today.
This pushes us to do all we can to create a better future for our people, communities, and Aotearoa.
We're building new renewable generation, shifting the dial to lower New Zealand's carbon emissions and providing more renewable electricity to other sectors, like transport and process heat.
We strongly support and play a leading role in New Zealand's successful transition to a low-carbon economy.
Our Opportunity: Due to internal promotion, we are looking for a Production Technician to join our Hydro South team based in Taupo.
The Production Technician is an integral member of a dedicated team that maintains, operates, manages, and continuously improves Mercury's Hydro generation assets.
Your role is designed to ensure our assets are operated and maintained safely and all staff and contractors on site adhere to safety, environmental and operating policies and procedures.
This role is a site-based day work position reporting to the Site Lead.
You will be responsible for facilitating a safe operation and maintenance of site assets through operational activities (shut down, restoration and isolation of plant), managing work control documents, conducting station rounds and conducting plant maintenance (planning, supervising and executing).
At times this position may be required to provide support outside of primary sites.
The responsibilities of our operations based roles include: Ensuring optimal, efficient and safe plant operationsMaintaining a key focus on Health and Safety and risk managementWork control and permit to work planning, issue and managementPlant isolation, application & removal of safety measures and restoration from maintenanceProviding first response in incident and emergency situationsEnsuring compliance with statutory legislationCollection and entering of data for plant performance evaluationProactively identifying performance issues and identifying process improvement opportunitiesConducting regular inspections and audits for safety, compliance, reliability, and qualityCompleting some maintenance works and supervision We are looking for the for:Trade or engineering Qualification (Electrical/mechanical or equivalent) preferredMinimum of 3 years' experience working in heavy industry, with Electricity Generation Industry experience preferredA passion for Renewable Geothermal EnergyOperation of hydro Plant and operational systems an advantageExcellent organisational skills coupled with a confident communicationAbility to lead and direct groups of peopleAlong with having the skills and experience on paper, we're also looking for people who display all of the interpersonal traits that complement our Mercury Team culture.
Mercury 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 office A 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 energy providersDiscounted 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 pet Mercury 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 have a passion for creating Energy Freedom and 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.
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