Senior Engineering Officer

**Join us at New Plymouth District Council**

**Tūhono mai ki Te Kaunihera-ā-Rohe o Ngāmotu**

**Who are we? - Ko wai mātou?**

New Plymouth District Council (NPDC) is dedicated to serving our community and enhancing the quality of life for those who live, work, and visit here. We are guided by the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and are committed to fostering partnerships that respect and celebrate our district's rich cultural heritage. Through innovation, sustainability, and collaboration, we aim to deliver exceptional services and initiatives that support our vision of building a thriving, connected, and future-focused district. At NPDC, we pride ourselves on being an inclusive and dynamic organisation that values people, creativity, and progress.

**The opportunity - Te āheinga**

New Plymouth District Council is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Engineering Officer (Electrical and Control Systems) to join our dynamic Three Waters team. This role is pivotal in providing expert electrical and control systems support to the Three Waters service delivery and other operational teams across New Plymouth, South Taranaki, and Stratford District Councils.

**Key responsibilities - Ngā haepapa matua**:
Project manage electrical and control systems for New Plymouth, South Taranaki and Stratford District Councils. Involves providing detailed design, scope of works and advising Project Managers on appropriate equipment.
- Electrical and instrumentation consulting with NPDC Project Managers on electrical design processes; safety in design, risk analysis, attendance in HAZOP meetings, specifying equipment. Responsible for root cause analysis, 5Why and failure mode evaluation analysis
- Program advanced software for automation, supervision and control and alarming management equipment
- Knowledgeable in EIC best practice maintenance procedures and fault finding
- Primarily responsible for reactive maintenance and support
- Commissioning of pump stations and water and wastewater equipment
- Responsible for backup power supply eg. generators UPS and ATS in CC, WW, WTP, STDC
- Electrical drawing design
- Auditing JSEA's and PTW's for contract electricians/instrumentation techs
- Provide and input as-built information for asset data collection.
- Liaise with SCADA Engineer
- Collaboration with E and CS Lead to enable better technical decision making
- Technical support to other 3 Three Waters teams and Council CCO's

**Essential skills and experience - Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako**:

- Electrical Registration as defined by the Electricity Regulations 2007, or NZCE Electrical/Instrumentation
- Expertise in instrumentation, electrical and automated process control systems
- Full clean driver's licence

**Why Taranaki? - He aha ngā hua o te rohe nei?**

Taranaki is a region like no other, offering a perfect balance of career opportunities and lifestyle. Nestled between the stunning Mounga Taranaki and the sparkling Tasman Sea, it's a place where you can explore world-class hiking trails, surf pristine beaches, and enjoy vibrant arts and culture, all within minutes of each other. The region boasts affordable living, excellent schools, and a strong sense of community, making it an ideal place to live, work, and raise a family. Whether you're seeking adventure, tranquillity, or a bit of both, Taranaki provides an unparalleled quality of life that will make every day feel extraordinary.

**What we offer - Ngā ratonga**

At New Plymouth District Council, we aim to create and sustain a truly rewarding workplace environment for our staff.

**This includes the following**:

- Solid career pathways
- Learning and development opportunities
- Personal and professional growth
- 'Our Peoples Package' that spans wellbeing, development, benefits, culture and recognition

You can expect to start in this permanent, full-time role with a salary of between $103,138 and 111,159.

**Why join us? - Ngā hua o tō hono mai?**

We value the wellbeing of our team and provide an inclusive workplace that recognises and rewards your contributions. Together, we're building a better New Plymouth - one step at a time.

**Applications close on Sunday, 2 March 2025.**

Be part of a council that values people, culture, and opportunity.

**Me tūhono mai koe kia tautoko I te Ngāmotu o āpōpō