Energy Centre Shift Engineer

2 weeks ago

Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand Fonterra Full time

General Information:

  • Date Published 07Jun2023
  • Advertising Ends 21Jun2023
  • Country
  • New Zealand
  • Location
  • Hamilton & North Waikato
  • Role Type
  • Engineering
  • Work Type
  • Permanent
  • ID# 3533
    Position Description:

Our Co-operative

Te Mātāpuna toa takitini
Fonterra's strength is in the collective
We are a Co-operative created and owned by Aotearoa New Zealand dairy farmers.

Our rich history is built on farming families working together to share the natural goodness of our dairy with the world.


We offer

  • Opportunity for further development and career progression within Fonterra's Site Services structures and/or as part of further low carbon emission initiatives (technical and/or personal growth)
  • Subsidized medical insurance
  • Incentive and Superannuation schemes
  • Qualification and Tool allowances
  • Competency/tenure based remuneration increases
  • Staff benefits card

About the opportunity
Fonterra are on an exciting journey to 'Decarbonise' our operational footprint and exit coal use by 2037.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our Waitoa Utilities team and be part of a team leading the way in switching us from coal to renewable energy.


Waitoa is one of Fonterra's flagship sites, manufacturing a number of speciality products including infant formula, stolle, UHT and organic milk powder.

It is also the chosen site for Fonterra's next signficiant step in its sustainability journey, the installation of a 30MW (45t/h) wood biomass boiler to replace a coal boiler.

Construction kicked off in August and is expected to be complete by the end of 2023.


To support this initiative we have a key deliverable to recruit and build a team of capable shift engineers who are keen to play an active part in the commissioning and operating of what will be New Zealand's newest wood biomass boiler.


The biomass engineering team will report to the Energy Centre Process Manager, employed by Fonterra and covered by the AMEA (Aviation and Marine Engineers Association) Collective Agreement.

The initial operational readiness / commissioning phase is expected to be for a period of 3-6 months (worked day shift only) and Shift Engineers will:

  • Participate in Fonterra's onboarding/familiarisation programme
  • Develop and document processes and systems to effectively run the new boiler including but not limited to SOP's, Health and Safety, and building fit outs
  • Familiarise and build skills and knowledge around both the new biomass and the existing coal fired boilers and other Energy Centre assets
  • Actively partake in training and the commissioning process
  • Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills
Once fully commissioned, hours will be adjusted to a 24/7 roster basis and your ongoing responsibilities will include:

  • Monitoring plant performance and performing regular testing as per schedules,
  • Undertaking tasks to ensure ongoing compliance requirements are met and audits are successfully completed
  • Carrying out routine maintenance, overhaul and repair work.

About you


With your 'can do' and 'make it happen' attitude, you'll play a major part in our long term plan to have the 'dream team' of multi-skilled Shift Engineers capable of running any of the biomass boiler, coal boilers and other associated plant which provide services across our multiple plants at Waitoa.


Your passion for what you do and willingness to share your knowledge with others at Waitoa and the wider co-op will be integral to supporting Fonterra's ongoing sustainability journey.

In addition to the above key attributes and to hit the ground running, you'll need:

  • ENCHEM 4 certificate
  • Proven background in powerhouse and/or utility operations preferably from a food or dairy environment
  • Familiarity with refrigeration plant, compressed air and demineralisation/treatment technology and operations and automated control systems
The following while not necessary but will be an added advantage:

  • Trade qualification
  • Familiarity with biomass and/or bubbling fluidised bed combustion technology.
  • Familiarity with steam turbines and potable water plant.

Our Story
Whanaungatanga, our Co-operative spirit gives us all a common strength and purpose.

Manaakitanga is how we care for all our people who are at the heart of what we do, we want our farmers, employees, customers and communities to thrive.

Kaitiakitanga, ensures we take care of the land. We are committed to farming in a way that regenerates our farms and environment for future generations.
Whakaohooho constantly inspires ourselves and each other with great career development opportunities and benefits. We enable 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.

Sound good to you? Come join our whānau. You, me, Us Together Tᾱtou tᾱtou.

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