Asset Engineer

Flexi-time, flexi-days, we do it all
- Fully subsidised medical and life insurance
- Great career development and long-term career opportunities.

**Asset Engineer - Overhead Assets**

**New Plymouth, Palmerston North or Tauranga**

At Powerco, we’re powering the future of New Zealand’s electricity. If you’re passionate about innovation, resilience, and making a difference in the lives of thousands, this is your opportunity to take on a **meaningful role in the electrical industry**.

As an **Overhead Asset Engineer**, you’ll be part of a team shaping a smarter, safer, and more resilient electricity network. This is more than just a job—it’s your opportunity to engage with meaningful change, tackle exciting challenges, and be part of an organisation that’s driving the future of power in Aotearoa. **This role is based in New Plymouth due to the proximity of the asset management which is covered by this role.**

**Why This Role Stands Out**
- ** Impactful Work**: Your plans and strategies will directly influence how Powerco delivers safe, reliable electricity to communities across New Zealand.
- ** Future-Ready Focus**: Work on projects that prepare our network for the impacts of climate change and evolving energy needs.
- ** Cutting-Edge Challenges**: Dive into data-driven asset management, resilience planning, and standards development that set industry benchmarks.
- ** Meaningful Contribution**: Every decision you make will enhance the safety, reliability, and sustainability of the electricity infrastructure New Zealand depends on.

**What You’ll Be Doing**
- ** Strategic Vision**: Develop and deliver short-term (2-year) and long-term (10-year) investment plans for our overhead network assets.
- ** Innovative Leadership**: Collaborate across teams to drive projects from concept to completion, ensuring customer, operational, and planning needs are met.
- ** Future-Proofing**: Ensure network resilience through proactive planning for climate change impacts.
- ** Data-Driven Insights**: Assess asset health and performance, using advanced tools to model risks and guide investment decisions.
- ** Standards Development**: Lead reviews of equipment standards, investigate failures, and contribute to the adoption of new technologies and materials.

**Why You’re Perfect for This Role**
- ** Qualifications**: You hold a BE or NZCE qualification (or equivalent) or bring at least 12 years of experience in electrical distribution systems, particularly in overhead line design, maintenance, or construction.
- ** Expertise**:

- Deep knowledge of overhead line design, equipment, and materials.
- A solid understanding of asset lifecycles, risks, and health modelling.
- ** Skills**:

- Exceptional problem-solving and analytical abilities.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills to lead cross-functional initiatives.
- A commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.

**Why Powerco Is the Place to Be**
- ** Industry Leader**: Join one of New Zealand’s top energy companies, committed to innovation and sustainability.
- ** Exciting Challenges**: Tackle the most impactful projects in the industry, ensuring a legacy of safe, reliable, and forward-thinking electricity solutions.
- ** Collaborative Culture**: Work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry in a team that values diversity, passion, and excellence.
- ** Growth and Development**: Enjoy opportunities for professional development and career progression in a company that invests in its people.

**Take the Lead in Powering New Zealand’s Future**

**Powerco - Shaping the Future of Energy in New Zealand.**

**Applications close: Friday 31 January 2025