Geothermal Controller

Tiakina te anamata, mā te tūhono i ngā tāngata me ngā wāhi o te inamata. Taking care of tomorrow: connecting people and place today. Mercury is a bold future-focused organisation, providing energy and telecommunications to more Kiwi than anyone else, leading the way with renewable energy and working toward a sustainable future. At the heart is our purpose which pushes us to do all we can to create a better future for our people, our communities, and Aotearoa New Zealand.

**Our Opportunity**:
This role will support the Geothermal Centralised Operations Project working out of the Kawerau Power Station. Once the project is complete, you'll be based at our Ngā Awa Purua generation site, 15 minutes from Taupō.

You'll join a team of 12 Geothermal Controllers on 24/7 operations of our generation assets: Ngā Awa Purua, Rotokawa, Kawerau and Ngā Tamariki. In this role, you'll be joining a team that's passionate about producing New Zealand's renewable energy.You will operate, manage and continuously improve Mercury's geothermal generation assets to ensure that Mercury and our partners meet business objectives in accordance with technical, quality, safety and environmental policies and requirements. As our assets require operating 24/7, you'll be working on a shift basis, and can enjoy the lifestyle of a roster-based system. You will be working alongside other Geothermal Controllers while on shift to collaborate and share knowledge and ideas, plus have access to integrated support teams.This role provides training and development opportunities and can be the start of longer term career opportunities in the company.

**Key responsibilities include**:

- Maximising generation through safe operation of the plant within operating envelopes
- Identifying process issues and opportunities for improvement
- Ensuring compliance with statutory legislation
- Providing support to the Production Technician as required

**We are looking for**:

- Engineering or National Certificate in Energy and Chemical Plant (Process Operation) Level 4
- Preferable to have some if not all the following experience:

- Operational plant experience
- Experience working on a High Hazard Facility and within Process Safety
- Experience in electricity generation, geothermal a further advantage 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
- Flexible working policy - The autonomy and trust to work flexibly from our purpose-built premises and from home, recognising the value of this flexibility in the modern world
- 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 #
- 39022
- Posted
- 24 Feb 2025
- Closing
- 10 Mar 2025 17:00
- Location(s)
- Rotorua, Taupō
- Expertise
- Continuous Improvement, Geothermal, Operations
- Job level(s)
- Entry & Apprenticeships, Graduate, Experienced
- Work type(s)
- Permanent full time