Electrical Supervisor

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Southern Cross Healthcare

Enhanced leave provisions

KiwiSaver

Employee share scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Wellbeing programme

Power discount

Job summary

Meridian Energy is seeking an Electrical Supervisor to lead maintenance across Upper Waitaki hydro plants, Ohau A, B and C. You will guide electricians and apprentices, plan maintenance, and ensure safe, reliable operation of critical equipment.

You will champion a strong safety culture, manage documentation, and support remote operation from the Generation Control Centre, with opportunities for relocation as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong electrical maintenance and fault-finding experience.
• Ability to lead, coach and develop others.
• Current Driver’s License.
• Proactive health, safety and continuous improvement approach.
• Experience using maintenance management systems.
• Hydro generation, heavy industrial environments or high-voltage plant experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach Electrical Trades team and apprentices.
• Plan, schedule and supervise maintenance to ensure safety and quality.
• Collaborate with Team Lead and Site Owner to allocate staff.
• Contribute to projects and initiatives with a proactive safety focus.
• Manage documentation and regulatory compliance for plant operations.
• Participate in on-call roster to respond to faults and defects.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Fault-finding

Leadership

Health & safety

Maintenance planning

Maintenance management systems

High-voltage plant

Education

Trade certificate in Electrical Trades

EWRB registration

Tools

Maintenance management system

Job description

From the tail of the fish to the tail of the waka, shines the sun

Thiswhakataukīspeaks to our journey across Aotearoa,one waka, one purpose, powered by the natural forces that sustain us. Meridian is Aotearoa’s largest renewable electricity producer, generating100% of ourenergy from the winds ofTāwhirimātea, the waters of Tangaroa, and the warmth of Tama-nui-te-rā.

Meridian is Aotearoa’s largest renewable electricity producer, generating power from 100% renewable sources—wind, water, and sun!

Job Description

Join a team responsible formaintainingand operating some of Aotearoa's most iconic hydro generation assets. As Electrical Supervisor,primarilybasedatourUpperWaitaki Hydro Power Stations,OhauA,OhauB andOhauC,you'llprovide leadership, technicalexpertiseand hands-on support to ensure our plantoperatessafely,reliablyand efficiently.

In this role,you'll:

• Work closely with the Team Lead andSite Ownerto ensure the right staff are in the right place tomaintainour plantto rightstandard.
• Provide leadership and technical coachingto theElectrical Trades team,as well as training and support for electrical apprentices.
• Plan,scheduleand supervise maintenance activities to ensure work is completed safely, on time and to a high standard.
• Actively contribute to projects and initiatives.
• Champion a strong safety culture and proactively manage hazards and risks.
• Repair,maintainand installelectrical equipmentin accordance withMeridian standards and electrical regulation.
• Achieve andmaintainthe competencies necessary to hold access permits to apply and remove safety isolations andoperateplants under remote supervision from our Generation Control Centre.
• Manage all documentation relevant to the role, ensuringaccurateinformation is recorded and completed on time.
• Participate in the on-call roster asrequired, providing immediate response and resolution to faults and defects.
• Support the reliability and performance of critical renewable energy assets that help power New Zealand.

Meridian is a NZ-wide operation and there may be the requirement of short periods of travel to suit the operational needs of the business.Additionally, the role involves reactive maintenance andmonitoringoutside of normal working hours on a rostered basis once trained.

Relocation for the role is supported.

Qualifications

• ATradeor Advanced Trade CertificateinElectrical Trades.
• A current registration with EWRB.
• Strong electrical maintenance and fault-finding experience.
• The ability to lead, coach and develop others.
• Current Driver’s License.
• A proactive approach to health,safetyand continuous improvement.
• Experience using maintenance management systems.
• Experience in hydro generation, heavy industrial environments or high-voltage plant would be an advantage.

Additional Information

• An attractive and competitive salary packagethat’sreviewed annually, performance-incentive plus discounts froma number ofpartnerships
• Southern Cross Healthcare - Wellbeing one insurance, funded scheme for eligible employees to give you that extra peace of mind
• enhanced leave provisions: three company paid days (over the holiday period), enhanced parentalleaveand options to buy up to 12 daysadditionalleave
• life,traumaand income protection insurance (which we hope youwon’tneed!)
• enhanced KiwiSaver contributions
• access to the Meridian employee share scheme
• excellent learning and development opportunities, we want you to be the best version of yourself and will help you get there!
• award winning wellbeing programme that provides support whenever and wherever you need it
• employee discounts off your power with Meridian, every bit counts

We see energy as mauri the life force that connects people and place. Joining Meridian means contributing tokaitiakitanga, caring for the environment and future generations while empowering communities to flourish.

We’rea team that believes in being in the waka together supporting each other, celebrating our wins, and learning from our challenges.You’llbe encouraged to showtūmaia, to be bold, curious, and authentic in your mahi, and to practice rangatiratanga by leading with integrity and purpose, no matter your role.

At Meridian, we embrace diversity and inclusion and ensure that everyone feels like they belong, are welcomed, feel valued, and feel comfortable to bring their whole selves to work. We want all our people to be the best that they can be, so we make sure that there’s room for everyone to be exactly who they are, and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, including individuals with disabilities, diverse health needs, and those who identify as neurodiverse, because we believe our differences make us stronger. We believe that fun is good for you, and we make sure that our office vibe reflects that. We support each other and celebrate our successes.

Ifyou’vegot any general enquiries, please email [e-mail] .We'recommitted to being accessible and providing support if needed. Please get in touch if there are parts of our process you would likeassistancewith (process found here meridianenergy.co.nz/careers),we’remore than happy to help.

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