Site Lead

7 days ago


Taupo, New Zealand Mercury Full time

Tiakina te anamata, mā te tūhono i ngā tāngata me ngā wāhi o te inamata.

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.

We're building new renewable generation, shifting the dial to lower New Zealand's carbon emissions and providing more renewable electricity to other sectors, like transport and process heat. We strongly support and play a leading role in New Zealand's successful transition to a low-carbon economy.

**Our Opportunity**:
We have an opportunity to join the Nga Awa Purua and Rotokawa geothermal team. In this role as Site Lead you will take ownership of your sites through leading internal stakeholders to maintain health & safety, budgets, maximise availability and enabling Mercury to be the best electrical generator. You'll work closely with the Central Geo leadership group and members of the wider generation Leadership Team, sharing ideas to improve site operations and maintenance; recommending, supporting and implementing continuous improvement activities. You will be leading a team of 8 direct reports and 10 indirect reports.

**Key responsibilities include**:

- Lead, develop and mentor a collaborative team (both direct reports and indirect), ensuring the wellbeing of all involved on your sites
- Ensure adherence to health & safety (particularly in a Major Hazardous Facility) and environmental compliance
- Lead or contribute to comprehensive asset risk assessments to identify, evaluate, and mitigate potential risks, ensuring the reliability and safety of site operations
- Operational Management and development of site-based budgeting
- Oversee asset management ensuring the units are reliable and available
- Sponsorship and prioritisation of project works
- Manage relationships with key stakeholders, including our joint venture partner, Tauhara North Number 2 Trust

**We are looking for**:

- Bachelor of Engineering or NZCE Electrical or Mechanical (or equivalent)
- Significant experience in plant operations, process control or maintenance in heavy industry
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to inspire and lead a team
- Proficient in maintenance systems and business practices, including budget control

**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 multi-utility 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 #
- 39061
- Posted
- 07 Mar 2025
- Closing
- 21 Mar 2025 17:00
- Location(s)
- Taupō
- Expertise
- Engineering, Geothermal, Health & Safety, Maintenance Technicians, Operations, People Leadership, Plant Management, Team Lead
- Job level(s)
- Experienced, Management
- Work type(s)
- Permanent full time


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