Generator Test Manager

**Generator Test Manager - Christchurch, NZ**

The energy transition is vital to our future and here at PSC, we are compelled to make a difference. We are specialist consultants to the energy industry, an independent firm with global operations. Our teams have been tackling the thorniest problems for some of the most prominent industry players for over 25 years. We provide critical project consulting support for large energy clients, renewable developers, sustainable energy initiatives, and everything in between. Our vision is to empower people to transform the energy industry so that, together we will power a more sustainable world. We do the right thing, we foster bright ideas, we invest in the future and we celebrate success.

**About us**
- Thrive in a culture where people are our greatest asset and we truly celebrate and value the individual.
- Have an entrepreneurial spirit, love new ideas and are always looking to improve.
- Understand that everyone has a personal life and provide a flexible work environment.
- Provide amazing growth and leadership opportunities in an autonomous role.
- Are a highly collaborative worldwide team of professionals defining the future of this industry.

Offer competitive compensation, benefits, and development.

**About the Role**

Reporting to the General Manager of PSC New Zealand, the role covers **four main areas** of responsibility:

- Business development and sales;
- Consulting services;
- People management including site Health and Safety; and
- Business unit management.

**_ Business Development and sales_**
- Achieve revenue and sales targets for the Generator Test team;
- Identify and develop opportunities within PSC’s existing and potential client base;
- Work with other PSC entities to develop joint proposals using resources across multiple countries
- Develop and review consulting proposals and their components

**_ Consulting services;_**
- Engage with key technical people within client organizations to ensure PSC Generator Test services are meeting client expectations;
- Complete complex consulting projects that fall within the Generator Test service offering which are often combined with the system studies team;
- Act as or nominate technical lead and/or reviewer for consulting engagements within the service offering;
- Coordinate and finalize the delivery of complex engineering consulting advice requiring multiple consultants and/or groups from within the PSC Group;
**_ People management_**
- Achieve team utilization targets;
- Conduct annual and quarterly performance reviews and updates with direct reports;
- Provide ongoing technical and professional guidance and mentorship to individual team members;
- Define recruitment needs for ongoing work load;
- Management of multiple client site Health and Safety requirements with the team members;
**_Business Unit Management_**
- Contribute to preparation of annual business development and operational team budget as part of the Power Networks business;
- Prepare monthly report of team activities;
- Prepare monthly report of BD budget expenditure;
- Prepare end-of-year performance report;
- Contribute to weekly sales and operations reports;
**About you**:

- Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent is highly desirable
- Ideally with 7+ years of relevant industry experience
- Ability to work to deadlines and exceed client expectations
- At least 2 years of managing technical staff
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Legally authorised to work in New Zealand
- Ability to work to deadlines and exceed client expectations
- Registered professional engineer in New Zealand is preferred
- Based in Christchurch.
- Excellent presentation skills to represent PSC New Zealand in industry forums, working groups and conferences
- Ability to travel, occasionally working evenings and weekends as needed for business development and consultancy work

**What’s on offer?**
- Excellent company and team culture
- Employee Assistance Program to support our employees and their family’s overall wellbeing
- Attractive Remuneration package
- Wellness Reimbursement
- Novated leases
- Annual performance bonus

PSC is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. PSC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.