Company Description
Te Tākinatanga | Our Story
Contact Energy's geothermal plants are a cornerstone of New Zealand's renewable energy landscape. With plants ranging from our iconic Wairākei site (received its gold card for 65+ years in service), to our brand new Tauhara plant, Contact harnesses the Earth's natural heat to generate clean, reliable electricity. These plants collectively contribute significantly to the national grid, powering hundreds of thousands of Kiwi homes.
The geothermal process involves tapping into underground reservoirs of steam and hot water, which are then used to drive turbines and produce electricity. This method not only reduces carbon emissions but also ensures a steady supply of energy, regardless of weather conditions
The operators at these geothermal plants play a vital role in maintaining their efficiency and safety. These skilled professionals monitor plant equipment, adjust controls to optimise performance, and troubleshoot any issues that arise. They are well-versed in the latest geothermal technologies and adhere strictly to safety protocols and environmental regulations. Their dedication ensures that the plants run smoothly, providing sustainable energy to keep the lights on across Aotearoa!
We're now looking to fill multiple positions across the team to work on both the existing plants and the new ones that we continue to bring on.
Job Description
Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity
Are you a skilled engineer or tradie looking for an exciting opportunity to make a real impact? Join our incredible team of operators where you'll play a crucial role in operating our plant safely, efficiently, and within operational guidelines. Your mahi will involve monitoring plant performance, maintaining efficiency, and preventing failures. You'll also ensure compliance with all industry safety rules and environmental regulations, contributing to a safer and more sustainable future.
In this role, you'll be part of a dynamic team, working closely with maintenance staff, contractors, and external organisations to meet daily operational requirements. Your expertise will help us continuously improve our systems and processes, driving Contact Energy's business strategy forward. If you're passionate about making a difference and have a strong commitment to health and safety, we want to hear from you. Nau mai, haere mai – come join us and be part of something great!
Qualifications
We're more interested in the right person than the right qualifications so we would prefer applications from those with a few years of relevant experience under their belt to slot straight into our team.
Additional Information
There are a bunch of perks to being a permanent Contact kaimahi. Along with great leadership, teammates, development, and growth and progression opportunities, you’ll enjoy flexible working, free health insurance cover, better-than-your-average leave, access to Contact Shares, a ‘Good to be Home’ annual payment toward your home set up & wellbeing, a trail-blazing parental leave policy, discounts on Contact Energy products, and more.
Our teams are busy as we are growing our geothermal capability and capacity, which means we want to fill these roles quickly so if this fantastic opportunity sounds like you, apply now!
Please note, only candidates with the right to live and work in New Zealand will be considered for this role.
Research shows that while men apply to jobs where they meet 60% of the criteria, women and those in underrepresented groups tend to only apply if they tick every box. We're not about box ticking, so if you think you have what it takes but don't meet everything stated above, please still get in touch. We'd love to kōrero.
Te Mata Hiko (Contact Energy) does not accept any CVs received from recruitment agencies where a formal engagement has not been confirmed and agreed to with our Talent team. In the event that unsolicited CVs are submitted by recruitment agencies, Te Mata Hiko (Contact Energy) reserves the right to contact these candidates directly and consider them for current/future vacancies without any financial obligation to the recruitment agency in question. This will also apply to any CVs sent directly to line managers.
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What We Do
Contact (contact.co.nz ) is one of New Zealand’s largest energy retailers and generators. We’re committed to building a better New Zealand. We balance our commitment to lowering carbon emissions and producing renewable energy, with maintaining reliable access to energy for our 500,000 customers. We generate electricity from hydro, geothermal and gas and have one of the most flexible generation portfolios in the country.
