Reference #- 21669- Posted on- 25 Jan 2024- Closes on- 07 Feb 2024 23:55- Location(s)- Tokaanu- Expertise- Engineering, Electrical, Environmental, Hydrology, Information Technology, Operations- Job level(s)- Experienced- Work type(s)- Fixed term full-timeGenesis Energy is New Zealand's largest energy retailer, supplying electricity, natural gas and LPG to more than half a million customers across the country and providing almost 20% of New Zealand's electricity. We do this by owning and operating a portfolio of thermal and renewable generation assets, giving us significant operating flexibility, while driving innovation, to put control in our customers' hands. Join us today as we empower New Zealand's sustainable future and grow the next generation of energy leaders.

**About the role**:
Based out of our Tokaanu site at the southern end of Lake Taupo, you will be operating our renewable energy assets located in the Tongariro, Waikaremoana, Tekapo and Waipipi power schemes remotely from the Renewable Energy Control Room. You'll be joining a team of passionate professionals responsible for safely, reliably, and efficiently operating renewable generation assets, ensuring optimised operations, while meeting trading/market requirements. As a Generation Controller you will ensure the safety of people and compliance with resource consents, adhering to safety and electricity regulation policy requirements while considering plant constraints and maximising generation.

**Responsibilities**:

- Remote operation of multiple hydro generation assets ensuring safe, compliant and optimised operations considering plant constraints.
- Optimising generation with the Trading and Wholesale teams through regular communication.
- Monitor, observe and respond to deviations ensuring generation and market requirements.
- Report, log and prioritise all plant related defects to ensure effective reliability, availability, and utilisation within the Asset Management framework.
- Incident Controller responding effectively to emergency situations ensuring the protection of people, environment, and plant.
- Actively support operational and maintenance planning and co-ordination processes together with driving operational improvement initiatives to enhance business performance.

**About you**:
We'd love to hear from you if you have previous operating experience in a High Hazard Facility and within process safety. A trade or tertiary qualification consistent with the role, for example electrical, mechanical or engineering, would give you a great foundation to start your journey in renewable energy production. Previous experience in electricity generation would be an advantage but is not essential as our team is set up to support and mentor new starters.

We are looking for someone who can effectively analyse data to derive sound technical and commercial decisions in real-time. You'll be a strong communicator, able to build effective relationships, accurately respond to cues and concisely deliver and act on information.

To ensure your success in the role, you will be put through comprehensive training programme for approximately 12-18 months (working Monday -Friday), before becoming active on the roster and working shifts - including nights, weekends, and holidays.

**The Salary & Benefits**
- Competitive base salary + 4% Kiwisaver match + energy discounts
- Peace of mind for you and your family: we offer income protection and life and health insurance
- $100 a year towards your health & wellbeing, which means free gym visits
- The opportunity to give back - you'll receive 1 day of paid volunteer leave a year
- Excellent development opportunities and a clear progression path within the business

**Our culture**:
Genesis is proud to be an inclusive workplace. We celebrate difference, diversity and aim to empower our employees. If this sounds like you, please