Senior Mechanical Engineer

2 weeks ago

Taupo, New Zealand Contact Energy Full time

Company Description
**Te Tākinatanga | Our Story**
- Ko tā Contact e whakapono nei, ko te taiao tonu te taonga nui katoa o te ao._
- Koinei mātou e whai atu nei kia mahue atu i a mātou tētahi ao hauora ake, tēnā i te ora i kuhu ai mātou._
- He pakihi whakarato hiko, ipurangi mātou, engari arā kē atu anō ā mātou taha._
- Kei te whakawhanake mātou i ā mātou mahi ake, i ngā ara hoki e whai hiko ai a Aotearoa, kei te kōkiri kia tukua te hiko tukurua, ā, kei te whakaputa i tētahi wheako matihiko mō ā mātou kiritaki kāore anō kia kitea i tēnei whenua._
- He tīma kotahi mano mātou nō ngā hau e whā, e ngākau nui ana ki ā mātou mahi, e aroha ana tētahi ki tētahi, e ako ngātahi ana, e whakapono tahi ana ki ā mātou tikanga ārahi: mā te manaaki kia toa, ka mana te katoa._

At Contact, we believe home is the most important place in the world. It's all part of our vision to leave Aotearoa better than we found it. We’re a power and broadband company, but we’re so much more than that. We are transforming the ways we mahi, and how Aotearoa is powered, leading the charge on renewable energy and digitising customer journeys in ways not yet seen here. A team of 1000+ from all walks of life who love what we do, look out for each other, and learn from one another every day, we’re stoked to be guided by our tikanga: _we touch lives to make life better_.

Over our 25-year history we’ve built a flexible and largely renewable portfolio of electricity generation assets. We own and operate 11 power stations, are building two more, and setting wheels in motion to diversify further. Between our Tauhara build, Te Huka expansion, future developments in wind and solar, and more we can’t tell you about just yetthere is a project here you want to be a part of.

**Job Description**:
What is it they say? “Do the mahi, get the treats.” Our Taupō-based engineers enjoy the best of both worlds, fulfilled with epic work by day, epic lifestyle the rest of the time. Nestled in the heart of the North Island ashore sparkling Lake Taupō, whether you’re into snowboarding, mountain biking, fishing, climbing, hiking, skiing, wakeboarding, or simply losing yourself in awe-inspiring scenery, it’s all here - and Taupō has a grand total of two sets of traffic lights, so you’ll get there fast.

The Senior Mechanical Engineer’s role is to lead the mechanical discipline review of the engineering of geothermal steamfield providing geothermal fluid to power plant. The role has a strong emphasis on working with designers to collaboratively deliver the engineering of the steamfield while protecting Contact’s interests both contractually and in achieving reliable, efficient, economic, and safely operating facilities.

**Some of your day to day will include**:

- Provide mechanical discipline reviews of steamfield designs delivered by external parties
- Provide input into the development of mechanical specifications for follow on projects based on the experienced of delivering current projects
- Provide mechanical input into the process of engineering decision making process including with necessary consultation with internal stakeholders to ensure engineering decision making for the steamfield delivers the optimum lifecycle result for Contact
- Contribute to the development of less experienced staff and assist management to plan for the succession needs of the team
- Act as the discipline expert in your area of expertise, advising other engineers and managers
- Liaise with project team members to explain key discipline technical decisions, risks and mitigation strategies

**Qualifications**:
**Ko wai koe | About you**

A clear communicator, you’re comfortable providing candid technical advice to senior leadership, able to convey complex information simply, and can undertake and lead others through complex problem solving. You understand the commercial drivers behind projects and are known for contributing positively to contracting strategy, including technical scope and risk allocation for major projects, as well as being comfortable with change, able to adapt and shift gears as need be.

**What else you'll bring**:
Degree in engineering or equivalent qualifications ideally with recognized professional registration (CPEng, Int PE) with power generation (or similar) as a practice area.
- At least 10 years experience in steam and water systems and associated mechanical equipment (or similar heavy industry).
- A high level of expertise and experience in engineering in your area of expertise, ideally including mechanical equipment, steam and hot water piping and pressure vessel design, venting systems, fluid transmission, or similar disciplines.
- A sound working knowledge, in your discipline, of the legislative framework Contact's Generation sites need to operate under.
- Project management and contract management experience.

Additional Information

This role is for a geothermal project already under

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