Oil & Gas - Drilling (Mining, Resources & Energy)
Full time
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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.
Mercury operates 5 Geothermal Power Stations all located within a 1 hour drive from Rotorua and Taupo. In the fleet we manage over 100 geothermal wells. In this role you'll support the delivery of geothermal well interventions and new well construction by ensuring projects are set up for success including building teams, developing clear procurement strategies and implementing active risk management. This setup will allow the new wells and well interventions to be delivered safely in appropriate timeframes and within budget to the required standard following policies, procedures and best practises. You'll be involved in building new renewable generation, shifting the dial to lower New Zealand's carbon emissions as we strongly support and play a leading role in New Zealand's successful transition to a low carbon economy.
This role has a combination of office based and on-site work based in Rotorua while also utilising our flexible hybrid working environment. The Mercury team within Rotorua embraces the outdoor lifestyle with mountain biking, trail running, fishing, kayaking, hunting and tramping all on the doorstep.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide leadership to the project teams executing drilling and well interventions
Safely deliver Mercury's geothermal well projects to deliver long-term value
Manage relationships of customers, project teams, contractors and other stakeholders
Mentoring Project Managers and Project Engineers, contributing to the project team body of knowledge
Focus on delivering safe outcomes in line with Mercury policies and procedures
We are looking for:
Tertiary qualification in relevant engineering or related discipline with membership of a professional instituted is desirable
Experience in a project management position and demonstrated proficiency in the drilling industry (geothermal preferred but not essential)
Excellent working knowledge of project management and engineering principles and practices, together with an understanding of power generation plant
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 encouraged
Annual salary reviews with excellent parental leave policy, with the option to purchase additional leave
The opportunities, career paths and facilities associated with working for one of New Zealand's largest energy providers
Flexible 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 world
Discounted health insurance and free life and income insurance
Excellent well-being programme including up to $100 annual check ups and confidential assistance programme
Gender 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. If you require assistance or accessibility support from us during the application and selection process, please reach out to ****** .
A full position description is available below. Applications close Thursday 7th November at 5.00pm. Please note that Mercury retains the right to bring a particularly strong candidate through to interview more quickly.
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.
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.
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