Turnaround / Shutdown Planner

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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.

**Our Opportunity**:
Are you looking for your next exciting opportunity and are you keen to be responsible for the planning of major plant shutdowns, turnarounds and outages of Mercury Geothermal and Hydro assets? A key function within Mercury, the Turnaround Planner is responsible for ensuring that these major turnarounds are adequately resourced and deliver safe and effective outcomes that protect the integrity of generating assets.

The planner will proactively adopt maintenance best practice in the planning of major plant shutdowns, turnarounds and outage activities and fully utilize the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS, i.e. Maximo) to deliver high quality multi discipline work packages. In delivering this role, the planner will ensure that planned turnaround activities comply with all relevant legislation, policies and standards.

The planner is responsible for planning all aspects of the major plant shutdowns, turnarounds and outages, including but not limited to contractor engagement, work package development, safety and pre-task risk assessments and cost management. The planner works closely with site resources throughout the planning process.

Reporting directly the Manager Turnarounds, you will have a supportive and transparent leader and be party of a team of 7 Planners who are dedicated to their roles and enjoy working together, sharing their knowledge.

Mercury operates a flexible working environment providing you with the autonomy and trust to work flexibly from our offices and work from home, recognising the value of this flexibility in the modern world. While this role does require on-site presence during turnarounds, there is the flexibility to work from home and from the office to suit your lifestyle with no set number of days in the office.

This role can be based in Rotorua or Taupo.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Maximo work order planning, includes defining scope, method, resources, time, costs
- Detailing supplementary documents including, procedures, drawings, OEM info, inspection test plans, photos, and standards and check lists
- Assists with work schedule optimisation and works control coordination
- Necessary resource consents are obtained
- Scope control is established utilising defined evaluation criteria, time fence freeze dates, late and emergent work approval processes
- Acts and is recognised as the primary contact between internal and external stakeholders including contractors, suppliers, engineering and site teams for planning purposes

**We are looking for**:

- Engineering degree or advanced trade qualification.
- Certified Associate of Project Management, CAPM qualification would be an advantage.
- Advanced working knowledge of Shut / Project Management principles and practices.
- Advanced working knowledge of maintenance planning principals and computerised maintenance management systems.
- Proven ability to establish strong networks in a multiple team environment.
- Working understanding of financial management systems.
- Maintenance and operations within a power generation environment.
- Five years maintenance experience within a heavy engineering / continuous manufacturing process.

**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
- 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.

**Job Details**:

- Reference #
36980- Posted
03 Oct 2024- Closing
31 Oct 2024 17:00- Location(s)
Rotorua, Taupō- Expertise
Engineering, Geothermal, Maintenance Technicians- Job level(s)
Experienced- Work type(s)
Permanent full time