Electrical & Instrumentation Lead: Reliability & Maintenance

Abbott; Pokeno; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott in New Zealand is seeking an Electrical and Instrumentation Lead to oversee operations at the Pokeno site. You will ensure equipment safety, reliability, and cost-effective maintenance to meet manufacturing targets, fostering a world-class maintenance culture.

Lead technical and maintenance teams, drive planning and scheduling of maintenance activities, and collaborate across departments to optimize site performance. Abbott values growth, diversity, and a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Mechanical or Electrical NZQA Level 4 trade or equivalent.
• Proficient in CMMS software.
• NZ qualified electrician.
• Arc flash and/or hazardous area qualifications preferred.
• Desirable dairy/engineering qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor maintenance staff to uphold safety and quality.
• Deploy maintenance strategy including preventive and corrective work.
• Collaborate with other Leads, Schedulers and Leads to plan site work.
• Own resource coordination for rapid equipment breakdown resolution.
• Identify and eliminate maintenance-related losses across the facility.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Team leadership

Maintenance planning

Preventive maintenance

Equipment troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Continuous improvement

Education

NZQA Level 4 trade (Mechanical or Electrical)

NZ qualified electrician

NZCE / Diploma in Engineering

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

Abbott in New Zealand is seeking an Electrical and Instrumentation Lead to oversee operations at the Pokeno site. You will ensure equipment safety, reliability, and cost-effective maintenance to meet manufacturing targets, fostering a world-class maintenance culture.

Lead technical and maintenance teams, drive planning and scheduling of maintenance activities, and collaborate across departments to optimize site performance. Abbott values growth, diversity, and a strong safety culture.