Drilling Engineer

Company Description
**Te Tākinatanga - Our Story**

Ko tō mātou kaupapa nui ko te tuku atu i tō mātou pūngao ki te wāhi e tika ana, kia whakahaukino kore ai i te rāngai pūngao o Aotearoa me te whakatairanga atu i te #changematters. E kaingākau ana mātou mō tō mātou whāinga matua, ā, e whakahīhī ana anō mātou i te iwi tangata kei muri i a mātou e whaiwhai ana i te whāinga kotahi. Nā runga i tēnei whāinga teitei, tērā pea ka ui ake koe ki a koe anō-ka pēhea tēnei āheinga e tautoko ana i tētehi Aotearoa pai ake, Aotearoa mā ake?

Our purpose is to put our energy where it matters, to decarbonise the New Zealand energy sector and promote #changematters. We are passionate about our mission and proud to have a tribe of people behind us working towards a common purpose. With such an ambitious goal, you might ask yourself - how does this opportunity help support a better, cleaner NZ?

**Job Description**:
**Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role**

We are seeking an Engineer with experience and passion for geothermal renewable energy. You will be based at the historic Wairakei Power Station, in one of the most beautiful regions in Aotearoa and be part of passionate team of experts, that supports personal and professional development, with a shared purpose of building upon the geothermal traditions of the past to ensure a lasting renewable future.

In this role you will support geothermal drilling and intervention operations. Your support will contribute to the development of new power stations and will help us to continue to lead in the industry.

We could write a long wish list of the technical skills we’re after but how about thisbelow is a taster of some of the skills and experience we’re seeking. If you have more to offer, apply
- Degree in Engineering or equivalent qualifications and working towards professional registration (CPEng, Int PE), with strong analytical skills
- 5-10 years’ experience in the geothermal or deep drilling industry.
- Leadership skills coupled with a strong health and safety focus.
- Experience with geothermal drilling and intervention operations.
- Openness to trying new approaches and a keen eye for innovative approaches and solutions.
- Experience with project management and contract management,
- Knowledge of financial modelling for the evaluation of investment opportunities.

**How you’ll smash this role out of the park**

You’re down-to-earth, easy to get along with, and with a practical approach within a dynamic drilling and well management environment.

You’re known for being a genuine team player, with excellent relationship building skills and the ability to develop strong working relationships with a range of stakeholders.

You are an excellent communicator both verbally and in written formats. You thoroughly enjoy sharing knowledge and can easily explain complex issues to those who may not have a technical background.

You have a growth mindset; you lead yourself to a high standard and enjoy leading others.

You’re a problem-solving professional who comes up with efficient and practical solutions and has an awareness of the impact these decisions have on others.

Most importantly, you model Contact’s Tikanga commitments, principles, and behaviours in everything you do.

**Qualifications**:
Additional Information

There are a bunch of perks to being a permanent Contact kaimahi (employee). Along with great leadership, teammates, development, and growth and progression opportunities, you’ll enjoy free health insurance cover, better-than-your-average leave, access to Contact Shares, a ‘Good to be Home’ annual payment toward your home set up & wellbeing, a trail-blazing parental leave policy, discounts on Contact Energy products_, _and more.