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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.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.We are recruiting a Production Technician to work on some of New Zealand's Renewable Baseload Geothermal Generation based at Kawerau Power Station, near Rotorua and Whakatane.The Geothermal Production Technician is an integral member of a dedicated team that maintains, operates, manages, and continuously improves Mercury's Geothermal generation assets.These roles are day work positions, Monday to Friday (0730-1600) where you will be provided with all the training you need to become a subject matter expert at Kawerau.
You will have the opportunity to learn from your peers and widen your expertise across our Geothermal generation sites.The roles are safety sensitive and will require you to work alongside others where you will be responsible for planning and implementing safety measures, preparing and issuing work controls enabling our engineering, maintenance staff and contractors' safe access to generation equipment.
You will also be required to tap into your technical experience and understanding of plant to contribute to defect detection, resolution and elimination.The responsibilities of our operations-based roles include:Ensuring optimal, efficient and safe plant operationsMaintaining a key focus on Health and Safety and risk managementWork control and permit to work planning, issue and managementPlant isolation, application & removal of safety measures and restoration from maintenanceProviding first response in incident and emergency situationsCollection and entering of data for plant performance evaluationWe are looking for:Trade or engineering Qualification (Electrical/mechanical or equivalent) preferredExperience working in heavy industry, with Electricity Generation Industry experience preferredA passion for Renewable Geothermal EnergyOperation of Geothermal Plant and operational systems an advantageExcellent organisational skills coupled with confident communicationAlong with having the skills and experience on paper, we're also looking for people who display all of the interpersonal traits that complement our Mercury Team culture.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 officeA diverse workplace where your unique abilities and talents will be recognised and encouragedAnnual salary reviews with excellent parental leave policy, with the option to purchase additional leaveThe opportunities, career paths and facilities associated with working for one of New Zealand's largest energy providersDiscounted health insurance and free life and income insuranceExcellent well-being programme including up to $100 annual check ups and confidential assistance programmeGender affirmation leave and supportive bereavement leave to be taken when you lose anyone close to you, including your petMercury 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.At Mercury, we believe that having a team of individuals with different backgrounds, experience and capability working together makes us stronger and better as an organisation.
We know that some candidates may only apply for a role if they meet all of the criteria.
If you have a passion for creating Energy Freedom and want to join our team, we encourage you to apply for any role that matches your skills, capabilities and interests, even if you aren't sure if you meet all of the criteria.
If you require assistance or accessibility support from us during the application and selection process, please reach out to ****** full position description is available below.
Applications close 1st April at 5:00pm.
Please note that Mercury retains the right to bring a particularly strong candidate through to interview more quickly.Reference # 39160Posted 14 Mar 2025Closing 01 Apr 2025 17:00Location(s) Rotorua, Tauranga, WhakataneExpertise Engineering, Geothermal, Operations, Plant Management
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